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Ron DeSantis Signs Dangerous Abortion Ban Without Exemptions for Rape, Incest, or Human Trafficking

Latest News Apr 14, 2022

Ron DeSantis Signs Dangerous Abortion Ban Without Exemptions for Rape, Incest, or Human Trafficking

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a dangerous bill outlawing abortion after 15 weeks — and the law “does not allow for exemptions in cases where pregnancies were caused by rape, incest or human trafficking,” according to the Associated Press. DeSantis signed the bill against widespread pushback and despite several Florida lawmakers recalling their own abortions…

5 Ways Trump Tightened His Stranglehold on the Pennsylvania GOP Gov Primary This Week

Latest News Apr 14, 2022

5 Ways Trump Tightened His Stranglehold on the Pennsylvania GOP Gov Primary This Week

Two New Polls Show Insurrectionist Doug Mastriano, Who Was Subpoenaed for Role in Jan. 6, Leading GOP Field After a particularly chaotic week in the PA Gov GOP primary, it’s more clear than ever that Donald Trump is pulling the strings in the crowded race, reaffirming that all of the Republican candidates care more about…

Mark Ronchetti Admits He Has No Clue What New Mexicans Are Facing

Latest News Apr 14, 2022

Mark Ronchetti Admits He Has No Clue What New Mexicans Are Facing

In Between Bashing Each Other, the GOP Field Says the Quiet Part Out Loud In between attacking his fellow primary candidates, one New Mexico GOP candidate for governor just admitted he has no idea what issues New Mexicans are struggling with. Rather than discussing the issues facing working families in the state, Mark Ronchetti admitted…

ICYMI: Trump “Plowing Cash” Into Fight Against Brian Kemp

Latest News Apr 14, 2022

ICYMI: Trump “Plowing Cash” Into Fight Against Brian Kemp

Donald Trump is continuing his all-out war on Brian Kemp, according to new reporting from Politico. His Save America PAC has given $500,000 to a super PAC focused on unseating Kemp — with plans to give more. It’s “an indication that he’s willing to dig into his massive war chest to defeat his foes,” Politico…

Minnesotans Overwhelmingly Support Gov. Walz’s Plan to Provide Families Direct Economic Relief

A new poll is showing just how popular Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to provide direct economic relief to working families is among people in the state. The plan, which gives $500 in direct “Walz Checks” payments to Minnesota taxpayers, received support from 68% of Minnesotans, according to the poll from KSTP/Survey USA. Gov. Walz’s…

Republican Ag Commissioner Slams Abbott’s “Catastrophic” Policy Which Forces Food to Rot At the Border As Texans Struggle to Afford Groceries

Yesterday, Texas Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller slammed Gov. Greg Abbott for his “catastrophic” and “misguided” policy of pulling over and inspecting commercial vehicles coming from Mexico. In a letter calling on Abbott to end the practice, Miller said the policy will force Texans to pay extremely high prices for groceries — if there’s food…

ICYMI: Richard Irvin’s Campaign Continues to Be “A Well-Funded Exercise in Pure Projection”

Richard Irvin is being called out for hypocrisy once again after his campaign sent a mailer slamming GOP opponent Jesse Sullivan as a liberal who supported “open borders” — despite Irvin’s own work as Mayor to make Aurora a sanctuary city. “The Irvin campaign is a well-funded exercise in pure projection,” wrote Capitol Fax’s Rich…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Dan McKee Announces Historic Rehabilitation of Providence’s Superman Building

Today, Gov. Dan McKee announced a historic rehabilitation of Providence’s Industrial Trust Building, also known as the “Superman Building.” The $220 million plan will create almost 1,600 construction jobs and convert the vacant tower into 285 residential apartments. “As Rhode Island continues to lead the region in our economic recovery,” said Gov. McKee, “this project…

Vice: “The Colorado GOP Just Went All In on Election Conspiracies”

New Reporting Highlights How the GOP Gubernatorial Primary “Will Be Crowded with Candidates Who Insist the 2020 Election Was Stolen” TLDR: The Colorado GOP candidates for governor are right-wing conspiracy theorists and people are taking notice. New reporting from Vice is exposing how the Colorado GOP’s primary ballot will be filled with far-right extremists — starting with…

Gov. Andy Beshear Vetoes Pay Raise For Himself, KY Legislators in Fight for Higher Teacher Pay

Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear delivered a major pay raise for many state workers like state troopers and social workers but vetoed a pay raise for himself and Kentucky legislators as part of his ongoing fight to increase pay for K-12 teachers and public school staff. Gov. Beshear said: “I vetoed pay increases for lawmakers and…

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Ron DeSantis Signs Dangerous Abortion Ban Without Exemptions for Rape, Incest, or Human Trafficking

5 Ways Trump Tightened His Stranglehold on the Pennsylvania GOP Gov Primary This Week

Mark Ronchetti Admits He Has No Clue What New Mexicans Are Facing

ICYMI: Trump “Plowing Cash” Into Fight Against Brian Kemp

Minnesotans Overwhelmingly Support Gov. Walz’s Plan to Provide Families Direct Economic Relief

Republican Ag Commissioner Slams Abbott’s “Catastrophic” Policy Which Forces Food to Rot At the Border As Texans Struggle to Afford Groceries

ICYMI: Richard Irvin’s Campaign Continues to Be “A Well-Funded Exercise in Pure Projection”

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Dan McKee Announces Historic Rehabilitation of Providence’s Superman Building

Vice: “The Colorado GOP Just Went All In on Election Conspiracies”

Gov. Andy Beshear Vetoes Pay Raise For Himself, KY Legislators in Fight for Higher Teacher Pay