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Gov. Phil Murphy Announces DGA’s New Senior Staff

From the Chair’s Desk Apr 06, 2023

Gov. Phil Murphy Announces DGA’s New Senior Staff

The Democratic Governors Association is announcing numerous new senior staff hires for the 2023-2024 and 2025-2026 election cycles. “After the DGA’s history-defying cycle in 2022, more than 57% of Americans live in a state with a Democratic governor and now is the time to keep our foot on the gas,” said DGA Chair Gov. Phil…

Chris Sununu Says Being Governor of NH Isn’t a “Real Job”

As Gov. Chris Sununu continues to focus on getting national attention for himself, he said “I’m not saying I’m not running again, but you know… I gotta get a real job.” With a governor who doesn’t think that his job is real, it is crystal clear why the working families of New Hampshire continue to…

DGA Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

From the Chair’s Desk Apr 04, 2023

DGA Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on the results of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race: “Congratulations to Judge Janet Protasiewicz on her win in this deeply important Wisconsin Supreme Court election. This victory is not only a big win for reproductive rights and our democracy, but also a clear message that MAGA…

DGA Chair Phil Murphy Statement Celebrating North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper for Expanding Medicaid

From the Chair’s Desk Mar 28, 2023

DGA Chair Phil Murphy Statement Celebrating North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper for Expanding Medicaid

DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement to celebrate the expansion of Medicaid thanks to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s strong bipartisan leadership. “Thanks to Gov. Roy Cooper, the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina is a major win for working families across the state that will save lives and create thousands of…

Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans to Build “Enduring Prosperity” as State Faces “Pivotal Moment”

Last night, in his State of the State address, Gov. Roy Cooper laid out the bright path forward for North Carolina and urged lawmakers to keep funding opportunities for all North Carolinians. The governor presented his top priorities for the state, including investments in K-12 education, mental health services, and public safety. Cooper also praised legislators…

Kentucky’s Crowded GOP Primary Gets UnBEARably Nasty

Kentucky’s already crowded and divisive Republican primary for governor is getting even nastier, as a group backing Kelly Craft is spending over $600,000 on new negative TV ads calling Daniel Cameron a “soft establishment teddy bear.” In a sign that this extreme intraparty battle is just ramping up, the Lexington Herald Leader added that “Though…

North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson Says He’d Ban All Abortions if Elected Governor

North Carolina Lt. Gov, and likely GOP candidate for governor, Mark Robinson said he wants to completely ban all abortions without exceptions for rape, incest, or the mother’s life if he’s elected governor. On a right-wing radio show on Monday, Robinson said “If I had all the power right now, let’s say I was the…

Gov. Murphy Unveils Bold Budget to Help All New Jerseyans Succeed

Yesterday, Gov. Murphy laid out his “Next New Jersey” budget that builds on the successes of the governor’s leadership in office and charts a path of opportunity for all people in the Garden State. Gov. Murphy’s budget centers on affordability, responsibility and opportunity. It would give homeowners direct relief on their property taxes, provide the…

Reeves Loses More Steam: Nonpartisan Analyst Shifts MS Gov in Democrats’ Direction in 2023

Momentum in the Mississippi governor’s race continues to shift away from incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves. In the latest sign of Reeves’ vulnerability and weak standing, as he looks toward reelection, Cook Political Report announced a shift in their race rating from Solid Republican to Likely Republican. Cook Political Report wrote, “there have been some intriguing…

Gov. Janet Mills Presents State Budget with Historic New Investments in Housing, Education, and Health Care — Without Raising Taxes

After strengthening Maine’s economy and building up the state’s Rainy Day Fund to a record high, Gov. Janet Mills unveiled her state budget that makes historic investments in public education, transportation infrastructure and affordable housing. It will also continue the governor’s free community college program and make health care more accessible for Maine residents. Gov.…

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Gov. Phil Murphy Announces DGA’s New Senior Staff

Chris Sununu Says Being Governor of NH Isn’t a “Real Job”

DGA Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

DGA Chair Phil Murphy Statement Celebrating North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper for Expanding Medicaid

Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans to Build “Enduring Prosperity” as State Faces “Pivotal Moment”

Kentucky’s Crowded GOP Primary Gets UnBEARably Nasty

North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson Says He’d Ban All Abortions if Elected Governor

Gov. Murphy Unveils Bold Budget to Help All New Jerseyans Succeed

Reeves Loses More Steam: Nonpartisan Analyst Shifts MS Gov in Democrats’ Direction in 2023

Gov. Janet Mills Presents State Budget with Historic New Investments in Housing, Education, and Health Care — Without Raising Taxes