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Weekender Mar 10, 2023

The Weekender (3/10/23)

Welcome to the Democratic Governors Association’s Friday newsletter, the Weekender. Let’s get started. Kentucky’s GOP Primary Gets UnBEARably Nasty Kentucky’s already crowded and divisive Republican primary for governor is getting even nastier, as a group backing Kelly Craft is spending over $600,000 on new negative TV ads calling Daniel Cameron a “soft establishment teddy bear.”In…

Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans to Build “Enduring Prosperity” as State Faces “Pivotal Moment”

Last night, in his State of the State address, Gov. Roy Cooper laid out the bright path forward for North Carolina and urged lawmakers to keep funding opportunities for all North Carolinians. The governor presented his top priorities for the state, including investments in K-12 education, mental health services, and public safety. Cooper also praised legislators…

Kentucky’s Crowded GOP Primary Gets UnBEARably Nasty

Kentucky’s already crowded and divisive Republican primary for governor is getting even nastier, as a group backing Kelly Craft is spending over $600,000 on new negative TV ads calling Daniel Cameron a “soft establishment teddy bear.” In a sign that this extreme intraparty battle is just ramping up, the Lexington Herald Leader added that “Though…

North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson Says He’d Ban All Abortions if Elected Governor

North Carolina Lt. Gov, and likely GOP candidate for governor, Mark Robinson said he wants to completely ban all abortions without exceptions for rape, incest, or the mother’s life if he’s elected governor. On a right-wing radio show on Monday, Robinson said “If I had all the power right now, let’s say I was the…

Gov. Murphy Unveils Bold Budget to Help All New Jerseyans Succeed

Yesterday, Gov. Murphy laid out his “Next New Jersey” budget that builds on the successes of the governor’s leadership in office and charts a path of opportunity for all people in the Garden State. Gov. Murphy’s budget centers on affordability, responsibility and opportunity. It would give homeowners direct relief on their property taxes, provide the…

Reeves Loses More Steam: Nonpartisan Analyst Shifts MS Gov in Democrats’ Direction in 2023

Momentum in the Mississippi governor’s race continues to shift away from incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves. In the latest sign of Reeves’ vulnerability and weak standing, as he looks toward reelection, Cook Political Report announced a shift in their race rating from Solid Republican to Likely Republican. Cook Political Report wrote, “there have been some intriguing…

Gov. Janet Mills Presents State Budget with Historic New Investments in Housing, Education, and Health Care — Without Raising Taxes

After strengthening Maine’s economy and building up the state’s Rainy Day Fund to a record high, Gov. Janet Mills unveiled her state budget that makes historic investments in public education, transportation infrastructure and affordable housing. It will also continue the governor’s free community college program and make health care more accessible for Maine residents. Gov.…

Reeves Trails in Mississippi Governor’s Race in New Poll

A new poll shows incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves behind in the Mississippi race for governor — yet another indicator of Reeves’ deep unpopularity and vulnerability as he heads into reelection. The poll shows Reeves down by 4 points and only receiving 43% of the vote in a general election matchup. The poll also found 64%…

WATCH: On Morning Joe, Women Democratic Governors Talk Making History, Shattering Norms, and Getting Things Done for People in Their States

This morning, six women Democratic governors joined MSNBC Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski to discuss their record of accomplishments, their strength as leaders, and the bonds they’ve built with each other as a historic group of women governors that grows larger with every election. Watch the full interview with women Democratic governors here. Govs.…

Gov. Gavin Newsom Joins DGA Leadership as Policy Chair

Today, DGA Chair Phil Murphy officially welcomed California Gov. Gavin Newsom to DGA leadership. Gov. Newsom will serve as the DGA’s Policy Chair, helping to promote and further the priorities Democratic governors are championing, including protecting fundamental freedoms. “Governor Newsom has delivered real solutions for some of the biggest challenges of our time and I’m…

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