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Gov. Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback Program Is “A Game Changer” For Small Business Owners

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Gov. Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback Program Is “A Game Changer” For Small Business Owners

New reporting from Up North News highlights how Gov. Tony Evers’ effort to prioritize small businesses in his COVID response is paying huge dividends for Wisconsin’s small business owners. Gov. Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program offered $10,000 to more than 4,200 local entrepreneurs who opened a new location or expanded operations in a vacant commercial…

DeSantis’ Divisive and Discriminatory Agenda Costs Florida 2,000 New Jobs

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DeSantis’ Divisive and Discriminatory Agenda Costs Florida 2,000 New Jobs

Ron DeSantis has made it difficult for businesses to bring new jobs and workers to Florida by signing discriminatory bills like “Don’t Say Gay,” with a new report from the Orlando Sentinel revealing that Disney is delaying moving 2,000 new jobs to Florida. Ron DeSantis’ war with Disney after they spoke out against his “Don’t…

The One Candidate in GA Refusing to Say No to Tax Increases: Brian Kemp

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The One Candidate in GA Refusing to Say No to Tax Increases: Brian Kemp

As Georgians struggle with rising costs, Brian Kemp is the only candidate for governor who refuses to commit to not raising taxes by not following Stacey Abrams’ call to suspend the state’s gas tax until the end of the year. Abrams would pay for the suspension with funds available thanks to Democrats’ American Rescue Plan,…

Ultra-Conservative Darren Bailey Becomes Clear Front-Runner in GOP Race for Illinois Governor

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Ultra-Conservative Darren Bailey Becomes Clear Front-Runner in GOP Race for Illinois Governor

With less than two weeks until the primary, far-right extremist Darren Bailey has broken into a commanding lead, becoming the clear front-runner in the Republican race for Illinois governor. Today, a new independent poll showed Bailey up by a whopping 18 points — the fourth poll to show him leading the pack in the past couple of weeks. Add that to…

DGA Statement on Joe Lombardo Becoming the Republican Nominee for Governor of Nevada

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DGA Statement on Joe Lombardo Becoming the Republican Nominee for Governor of Nevada

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Joe Lombardo securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Nevada: “Joe Lombardo is a slippery politician who worked tirelessly to have it both ways on key issues — like refusing to say where he stands on abortion — and left Nevadans in the dark just to…

Tim Michels Doubles Down On Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage

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Tim Michels Doubles Down On Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage

Asked if he supports same-sex marriage or believes it should be banned, Trump-endorsed extremist Tim Michels said yesterday in an interview he believes “marriage should be between a man and a woman.” Michels has a long record of out-of-touch policies. He supports banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest and once backed a constitutional…

Far-Right Front-Runner Darren Bailey Campaigns with Former Trump Advisor Steve Cortes, Securing Spot as Conservative Candidate for Governor

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Far-Right Front-Runner Darren Bailey Campaigns with Former Trump Advisor Steve Cortes, Securing Spot as Conservative Candidate for Governor

If Darren Bailey’s stance as the single most conservative candidate for governor was ever in question, this week’s happenings on the campaign trail undoubtedly sealed the deal. After endorsing the far-right extremist on Steve Bannon’s podcast last month, former Trump advisor and self-proclaimed “American nationalist” Steve Cortes this week joined Bailey downstate for his bus tour. At a campaign stop yesterday, Cortes revealed…

ICYMI: Brian Kemp Rakes In Over $50,000 From CEO and Company That Manufactured Uvalde Shooter’s Gun

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ICYMI: Brian Kemp Rakes In Over $50,000 From CEO and Company That Manufactured Uvalde Shooter’s Gun

Donations Include $25,000 Immediately Before Kemp Signed Criminal Carry Bill A new report exposes Brian Kemp for accepting $50,200 in donations from Daniel Defense, the gun manufacturer that made the Uvalde, Texas shooter’s weapon, and the company’s CEO. This comes as Kemp continues to double down on his dangerous criminal carry bill, which makes it…

DGA Statement on Gov. Steve Sisolak Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Nevada

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DGA Statement on Gov. Steve Sisolak Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Nevada

Today, DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued the following statement on Gov. Steve Sisolak securing the Nevada Democratic gubernatorial nomination: “Gov. Steve Sisolak has led the Silver State through one of the fastest economic recoveries in the country while lowering costs for families, keeping Nevada a low tax state, and making historic investments…

DGA Statement on Joe Cunningham Winning the Democratic Nomination for South Carolina Governor

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DGA Statement on Joe Cunningham Winning the Democratic Nomination for South Carolina Governor

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement in response to Rep. Joe Cunningham’s victory in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor: “Joe Cunningham has a strong record of working across the aisle and knows how to win tough fights for South Carolina families. As a congressman, he championed legislation to…

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