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Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Six Anti-Democratic Election Bills, Shuts Down GOP Conspiracy Circus

Latest News Aug 10, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Six Anti-Democratic Election Bills, Shuts Down GOP Conspiracy Circus

Today, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed six Republican-backed bills that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state of Wisconsin and made it more difficult to vote. As Republicans assault their state’s democratic institutions, Gov. Evers is proving once again that Democratic governors are the last line of defense for voting…

As Congress Prepares to Vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Will Mike Gallagher Let Down Wisconsinites Once Again?

Latest News Aug 10, 2021

As Congress Prepares to Vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Will Mike Gallagher Let Down Wisconsinites Once Again?

Congress is preparing to vote on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a historic bipartisan agreement that will make the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure in nearly a century. The infrastructure deal will create millions of good-paying, union jobs, while putting America on a solid path to building a stronger, more sustainable, and more…

Dan Cox’s Campaign Ramps up Maryland’s MAGA Primary as Silent Schulz Continues to Hide

Latest News Aug 10, 2021

Dan Cox’s Campaign Ramps up Maryland’s MAGA Primary as Silent Schulz Continues to Hide

Last week, far-right Delegate Daniel Cox kicked off his campaign in the Maryland GOP primary for governor, which he’s quickly turning into a MAGA primary of Trump loyalty tests given his record of previously bussing far-right extremists to the Trump rally that led to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, since launching…

Iowa Capital Dispatch: “The Reynolds Administration Is the Least Transparent in 30 Years”

Latest News Aug 10, 2021

Iowa Capital Dispatch: “The Reynolds Administration Is the Least Transparent in 30 Years”

Yesterday, well-respected Iowa columnist and journalist Kathie Obradovich from the Iowa Capital Dispatch exposed Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration as the “least transparent in 30 years,” citing a lack of COVID reporting, refusals to respond to records requests, and other efforts to limit transparency. “In my years as a journalist in Iowa, I’ve covered five…

Democratic Governors Continue to Lead the Charge on Advocating for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan

As Congress prepares to vote on the landmark bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Democratic governors across the country are driving support for the bill and laying out how its policies would help working families and small businesses in their states. Here’s just some of what Democratic governors are saying about the historic bipartisan infrastructure…

Politico Highlights How Democratic Governors Are Leading the Way on Touting the American Rescue Plan

New reporting from Politico is detailing how Democratic governors are using funding from the American Rescue Plan to “supercharge their state economies” and build back better. After fighting for the historic relief bill, Democratic governors are now using its funding to make unprecedented investments in key areas that are getting people back to work and growing the economy…

Boston Herald: Trump Reportedly Eager to Back GOP Primary Challenger in Massachusetts

Yesterday, the Boston Herald reported that Donald Trump told Massachusetts GOP Chairman Jim Lyons he’s inclined to back former state representative Geoff Diehl in what could be a divisive and bruising Republican primary if Charlie Baker decides to run again. Lyons said: “I believe that President Trump would travel to Massachusetts to help somebody who’s…

NRCC Chair Tom Emmer Won’t Rule Out Backing GOP Candidates Who Attended the Jan 6th Attack: Will the RGA and Doug Ducey Follow Suit?

In a recent town hall, National Republican Congressional Committee Chair and Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer refused to say whether or not he would decline to support congressional candidates who attended the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol that left 5 people dead. When asked, Emmer not only refused to condemn the mob of Donald Trump supporters…

DGA Statement on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:

The following is a statement from DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. For decades, Richard fought tirelessly as a national champion to ensure workers could earn fair wages in a good job, raise…

As Cases and Hospitalizations in Florida Reach Record Highs, Ron DeSantis Brags: “Our Hospitals Are Open for Business”

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise in Florida and a growing number of Florida hospitals report “having to put emergency room visitors in beds in hallways, Ron DeSantis is demonstrating a stunning lack of leadership. In response to questions about COVID-19 and how hospital beds are filling up with COVID patients, Ron DeSantis continued to…

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Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Six Anti-Democratic Election Bills, Shuts Down GOP Conspiracy Circus

As Congress Prepares to Vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Will Mike Gallagher Let Down Wisconsinites Once Again?

Dan Cox’s Campaign Ramps up Maryland’s MAGA Primary as Silent Schulz Continues to Hide

Iowa Capital Dispatch: “The Reynolds Administration Is the Least Transparent in 30 Years”

Democratic Governors Continue to Lead the Charge on Advocating for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan

Politico Highlights How Democratic Governors Are Leading the Way on Touting the American Rescue Plan

Boston Herald: Trump Reportedly Eager to Back GOP Primary Challenger in Massachusetts

NRCC Chair Tom Emmer Won’t Rule Out Backing GOP Candidates Who Attended the Jan 6th Attack: Will the RGA and Doug Ducey Follow Suit?

DGA Statement on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:

As Cases and Hospitalizations in Florida Reach Record Highs, Ron DeSantis Brags: “Our Hospitals Are Open for Business”