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Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills’ Proposed Expansion of Nursing Education Could Cut State Shortage

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Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills’ Proposed Expansion of Nursing Education Could Cut State Shortage

Maine Public recently reported that the projected shortage of nurses in Maine has been cut in half thanks to the expansion of nursing education programs. And Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed supplemental budget would invest an additional $2.5 million for community college and nursing programs to double nursing graduate numbers, potentially shrinking the shortage even more.…

NEW POLL: Danielle Neuschwanger Continues to Beat Heidi Ganahl for Frontrunner Status

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NEW POLL: Danielle Neuschwanger Continues to Beat Heidi Ganahl for Frontrunner Status

As Heidi Ganahl continues to flounder, fellow far-right darling Danielle Neuschwanger is growing her status as frontrunner in the GOP primary for Colorado governor. “Ganahl flounders and even underperforms Neuschwanger against Polis,” according to a new poll from the Rocky Mountaineer. “Ganahl remains nearly totally unknown and is underwater among those who know her.” This…

Brian Kemp Forced to Spend Millions on Defense in “No-Holds-Barred Political Fist Fight”

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Brian Kemp Forced to Spend Millions on Defense in “No-Holds-Barred Political Fist Fight”

As the “the divisive tone” of the Georgia Republican primary for governor “has only intensified in recent weeks,” new reports today show that Brian Kemp is being forced to spend $4.2 million on television ads to defend himself from David Perdue’s Trump-backed challenge. This comes as the Hill writes, “Georgia’s hotly contested GOP gubernatorial primary…

ICYMI: Pennsylvania GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Campaign with “Extreme Anti-Government” Group with Ties to January 6 Insurrection

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ICYMI: Pennsylvania GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Campaign with “Extreme Anti-Government” Group with Ties to January 6 Insurrection

Today, a new report from Salon exposed the GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor for campaigning with an extremist hate group whose members were involved in the deadly January 6 Capitol riot. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Berks County Patriots are an “extreme anti-government group.” They called on supporters to travel to Washington…

ICYMI: Gov. Murphy’s Actions to Boost New Jersey’s Finances Secure Credit Rating Upgrade For the First Time in Nearly 20 Years

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ICYMI: Gov. Murphy’s Actions to Boost New Jersey’s Finances Secure Credit Rating Upgrade For the First Time in Nearly 20 Years

Gov. Murphy’s leadership is continuing to drive economic success in New Jersey. For the first time since 2005, New Jersey has received an upgrade to its credit rating from a major credit rating agency. Moody’s Investor Services announced it’s upgrading New Jersey’s credit rating with a “stable” outlook, citing the steps Gov. Murphy’s administration has…

With Geoff Diehl Setting the Pace in the MA Far-Right Primary, Chris Doughty Picks Extreme Anti-LGBTQ, Anti-Choice Running Mate Just To Keep Up

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With Geoff Diehl Setting the Pace in the MA Far-Right Primary, Chris Doughty Picks Extreme Anti-LGBTQ, Anti-Choice Running Mate Just To Keep Up

In another sign of just how far to the right the Massachusetts GOP primary is with Trump-endorsed candidate Geoff Diehl leading the field, GOP candidate Chris Doughty announced a running mate with an extreme right-wing record. Doughty announced he’s choosing former state Rep. Kate Campanale as his running mate. Campanale is well-known for her extreme…

As Walz Nets Record-Breaking Economic Growth for Minnesotans, Opponent Launches Irresponsible Vanity Campaign

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As Walz Nets Record-Breaking Economic Growth for Minnesotans, Opponent Launches Irresponsible Vanity Campaign

Thanks to Gov. Tim Walz’s sound economic policy and fiscally responsible leadership, Minnesota is seeing significant economic growth. The governor just announced that Minnesota’s record-breaking $7.7 billion budget surplus has grown to $9.3 billion. Gov. Walz also proposed investing the unprecedented surplus back into Minnesotans’ pockets, with a record-breaking $2.7 billion bonding bill that will…

DGA Statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address

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DGA Statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address

DGA Chair and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “This evening, President Joe Biden delivered a message directly to the American people of how far we’ve come and how much more we can accomplish together.  “In the face of unprecedented challenges, President Biden…

DGA Statement on Greg Abbott Winning the Texas GOP Primary for Governor

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DGA Statement on Greg Abbott Winning the Texas GOP Primary for Governor

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Greg Abbott winning the GOP primary for governor of Texas: “Gov. Greg Abbott has used his governorship to neglect Texans and boost his national political ambitions. It’s no surprise that Abbott faced primary challengers from within his own party — despite his desperate attempts to…

DGA Statement on Beto O’Rourke’s Primary Victory in Texas

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DGA Statement on Beto O’Rourke’s Primary Victory in Texas

Tonight, DGA Chair and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement on Beto O’Rourke securing the Democratic nomination for governor of Texas: “Congratulations to Beto O’Rourke on winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Texas. When Texas faced times of crisis, Beto stepped up to provide steady, empathetic leadership when the Governor didn’t.…

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