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Gov. Janet Mills Signs Bipartisan Supplemental Budget, Delivering Financial Relief and Commonsense Investments

Today, Gov. Janet Mills signed her supplemental budget proposal, which passed the Maine Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan approval. The budget provides direct inflation relief checks to most Mainers, offers two years of free community college for graduates impacted by the pandemic, and increases wages for childcare workers. “Maine people are our greatest asset, and this…

National Journal: “Abortion Access Could Depend Entirely on Where a Woman Lives”

A new article from the National Journal is highlighting how Democratic governors are standing in defense of the right to choose as Roe v. Wade is threatened like never before. With Democratic governors fighting to protect reproductive rights as the Supreme Court plans to rule on a direct challenge to Roe this summer, “abortion battles…

It’s Official for Michigan GOP: Record Number of Candidates Pile Onto “Disaster” Republican Primary Ballot

A record number of candidates have officially filed petitions to appear on the Michigan GOP primary ballot, locking in a crowded and expensive race that will leave behind a divisive Republican nominee with a dangerous agenda for the general election. “It’s not good news for a Michigan Republican Party that had hoped to unite early…

CLIP: James Craig Pleads, “Please Don’t Frame This As the Campaign Is Falling Apart” As His Campaign Continues to Stumble

Latest News Apr 19, 2022

CLIP: James Craig Pleads, “Please Don’t Frame This As the Campaign Is Falling Apart” As His Campaign Continues to Stumble

James Craig’s campaign has been such a disaster from start to finish, his top message during his lackluster signature submission that has taken nearly a year was: “There wasn’t a sense of urgency, so please don’t frame this as the campaign is falling apart.”Craig’s response was to a question about how numerous staffers have left…

Day Two: DeSantis Still Won’t Name the 40% of Math Textbooks He Banned in Florida Classrooms

Latest News Apr 19, 2022

Day Two: DeSantis Still Won’t Name the 40% of Math Textbooks He Banned in Florida Classrooms

Ron DeSantis’ divisive and dangerous plan to ban 40% of proposed math textbooks in Florida schools is being criticized all across the state. Yet, DeSantis still won’t say which books are being banned. Yesterday, the DGA called on DeSantis to release the names of the textbooks, as DeSantis’ silence makes it clear it’s just another…

Kelly Schulz Offers Empty Rhetoric On Infrastructure But Stays Silent on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Latest News Apr 19, 2022

Kelly Schulz Offers Empty Rhetoric On Infrastructure But Stays Silent on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

In a recent interview with WBAL-TV, Kelly Schulz offered more empty rhetoric about Maryland’s crumbling infrastructure but once again stayed completely silent on whether she supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Schulz has been predictably silent about the legislation providing an estimated $4 billion in funding to improve roads and bridges in Maryland, even though Schulz…

DGA Calls on Ron DeSantis to Release the Names of the 40% of Math Textbooks He Banned from Florida Schools

Latest News Apr 19, 2022

DGA Calls on Ron DeSantis to Release the Names of the 40% of Math Textbooks He Banned from Florida Schools

Ron DeSantis’ Administration is banning 40% of all math textbooks proposed in Florida public schools, saying they’re responsible for “indoctrinating” students. However, DeSantis refused to identify what books he banned, with NPR reporting “The names of the rejected books were not included.” DeSantis’ silence on the specifics of his divisive and dangerous book ban makes…

Richard Irvin Slams GOP Opponents Over Questions He Won’t Answer Himself

Radio Silent Richard Irvin still hasn’t answered who he voted for in 2020, but that hasn’t stopped him from slamming opponents for their voting history. In a new ad, Irvin casts GOP primary opponent Darren Bailey as a supporter of President Joe Biden, even though Irvin himself has failed to answer who he voted for…

What They Are Saying: Gov. Steve Sisolak Launches Largest Affordable Housing Investment in Nevada History

Yesterday, Gov. Steve Sisolak launched the $500M “Home Means Nevada” affordable housing initiative — the largest single affordable housing investment in Nevada history. The plan, which complements other state and local investments, will lower the cost of housing, help people stay in their homes, help seniors make repairs and accessibility retrofits, and create good-paying construction…

RGA Forced to Spend Big To Defend Mike DeWine in Ugly GOP Primary

The RGA has once again been forced to spend big to defend one of their own sitting GOP governors from a primary that has been encouraged by Donald Trump, new reporting shows. As Mike DeWine scrambles to fend off an escalating attack from Republican challenger Jim Renacci, the RGA gave over $1 million in the…

The Latest

Gov. Janet Mills Signs Bipartisan Supplemental Budget, Delivering Financial Relief and Commonsense Investments

National Journal: “Abortion Access Could Depend Entirely on Where a Woman Lives”

It’s Official for Michigan GOP: Record Number of Candidates Pile Onto “Disaster” Republican Primary Ballot

CLIP: James Craig Pleads, “Please Don’t Frame This As the Campaign Is Falling Apart” As His Campaign Continues to Stumble

Day Two: DeSantis Still Won’t Name the 40% of Math Textbooks He Banned in Florida Classrooms

Kelly Schulz Offers Empty Rhetoric On Infrastructure But Stays Silent on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

DGA Calls on Ron DeSantis to Release the Names of the 40% of Math Textbooks He Banned from Florida Schools

Richard Irvin Slams GOP Opponents Over Questions He Won’t Answer Himself

What They Are Saying: Gov. Steve Sisolak Launches Largest Affordable Housing Investment in Nevada History

RGA Forced to Spend Big To Defend Mike DeWine in Ugly GOP Primary