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Gov. Tony Evers Touts Record of Delivering on “Kitchen Table Issues” In State of the State Address

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Gov. Tony Evers Touts Record of Delivering on “Kitchen Table Issues” In State of the State Address

In his annual State of the State address last night, Gov. Tony Evers “focused on the ‘kitchen table issues’ that helped him unseat Walker in 2018,” the Wisconsin State Journal reported. Gov. Evers touted his investments in public schools, infrastructure, workforce development, and high-speed internet and explained how he plans to use the state’s budget…

Hiding Heidi is Missing-In-Action as Danielle Neuschwanger Steals GOP Primary Spotlight

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Hiding Heidi is Missing-In-Action as Danielle Neuschwanger Steals GOP Primary Spotlight

Far-right darling Danielle Neuschwanger has overtaken fellow extremist Heidi Ganahl as the CO GOP’s favorite, winning a straw poll with 57 of 101 votes at the Cañon City GOP forum on Saturday. As Ganahl’s campaign fails to take off, this is the third straw poll Neuschwanger has won. Neuschwanger’s policies “instantly resonated with the crowd”…

Ron DeSantis Backs Plan to Defund Schools

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Ron DeSantis Backs Plan to Defund Schools

Yesterday, Politico reported that Gov. Ron DeSantis supports a measure that would defund schools by prying $200 million in state funding from districts that took commonsense public safety measures to protect Florida children. ​​DeSantis slammed the plan just days ago, saying it could hurt students and teachers. “Let’s not do that,” he said. But —…

“Game-Changer” — Gov. Janet Mills Proposes Two Free Years of Community College

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“Game-Changer” — Gov. Janet Mills Proposes Two Free Years of Community College

In her State of the State address last week, Gov. Janet Mills introduced a proposal offering two years of free community college to help Maine students impacted by the pandemic and strengthen the state’s workforce. Here’s what local media and community members are saying: News Center Maine: “Maine’s workforce shortage has been a growing problem…

Leading Michigan GOP Candidates Supported Illegal Blockade that Cost Auto Industry $300M

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Leading Michigan GOP Candidates Supported Illegal Blockade that Cost Auto Industry $300M

A new report is estimating that the recent illegal blockade of Ambassador Bridge cost Michigan’s economy $300 million, shining a light on how top Michigan GOP candidates for governor like James Craig, Tudor Dixon, Kevin Rinke, and Garrett Soldano all sided against Michigan workers and businesses by supporting the blockade. While Republicans were eager to…

DGA Statement on Gov. Jared Polis’ Reelection Announcement

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DGA Statement on Gov. Jared Polis’ Reelection Announcement

Today, following the announcement that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is running for reelection in 2022, DGA Chair Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement: “Gov. Polis has fought tirelessly for Coloradans every day in office. He’s tackled the largest challenges facing the state head-on with comprehensive plans to create affordable housing opportunities, expand access to…

Campaign Staffers Jump Ship to Escape “Crowded, Unsettled” PA GOP Primary

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Campaign Staffers Jump Ship to Escape “Crowded, Unsettled” PA GOP Primary

In the latest sign of how messy the crowded Pennsylvania Republican primary for governor is going to get, the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that “at least five staffers and advisors have left” the campaign of Jake Corman — who once reportedly bragged that he could clear the crowded field. “The departures show the gap between…

DGA Files FEC Complaint Against Lou Barletta for His Self-Dealing ‘Ethically Questionable’ PAC Spending

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DGA Files FEC Complaint Against Lou Barletta for His Self-Dealing ‘Ethically Questionable’ PAC Spending

The DGA filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission against GOP gubernatorial candidate and former congressman Lou Barletta after he got caught using a political action committee to funnel money to himself, appearing to violate federal campaign law. In a move recent reporting from HuffPost calls “ethically questionable,”  79% of the PAC’s total spending…

ICYMI: Associated Press Highlights Democratic Governors as Crucial “Backstop Against GOP” to Protect Voting Rights

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ICYMI: Associated Press Highlights Democratic Governors as Crucial “Backstop Against GOP” to Protect Voting Rights

Today, the Associated Press reported that Democratic governors in states with Republican legislatures “are the only backstop against a wave of GOP-backed legislation” attacking voting rights. The article highlights Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, who have been the last line of defense against…

New Report Details Michigan GOP in Disarray As Messy Primary Heats Up

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New Report Details Michigan GOP in Disarray As Messy Primary Heats Up

A new report from Gongwer News Service is detailing how Michigan Republicans are panicked that their state party’s failures will ruin their chances in this year’s election, as the crowded GOP primary continues to get messier. Gongwer reported that GOP insiders held an “intervention” conference call to discuss how “problems in state party operations were…

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