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Daily Beast: In Wake of Mass Shootings, Republican Governors Double Down on Dangerous Gun Policies

A new report from the Daily Beast singled out Republican governors — including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu — for signing dangerous gun laws and stalling commonsense violence prevention measures despite a recent string of devastating mass shootings. “In the last month,…

Doug Mastriano’s Election Lies & Plot to Throw Out Pennsylvanians’ Votes Called Out Again In Jan. 6 Committee Hearing

This week, Doug Mastriano’s dangerous MAGA record meant he came up in the bipartisan January 6th hearing, as the committee played footage of a hearing organized by Mastriano and his associates in an attempt to pressure Pennsylvania officials into throwing out votes on behalf of Donald Trump’s Big Lie. The footage included the infamous Gettysburg…

Bailey Leads, Irvin Flails, Others Struggle to Break Through in GOP Primary Home Stretch

Latest News Jun 21, 2022

Bailey Leads, Irvin Flails, Others Struggle to Break Through in GOP Primary Home Stretch

With just one week to go until the primary, the Republican field for Illinois governor is shaking out with far-right extremist Darren Bailey leading, one-time frontrunner Richard Irvin flailing, and others struggling to break through the noise. Four separate polls have solidified Bailey’s commanding lead — and with endorsements from ultra-conservative Congresswoman Mary Miller, famed Trump strategist Steve Bannon, and former Trump…

Gov. Dan McKee Takes Bold Action to Strengthen Gun Safety Laws

Latest News Jun 21, 2022

Gov. Dan McKee Takes Bold Action to Strengthen Gun Safety Laws

Today, Gov. Dan McKee took swift action to reduce gun violence by signing a legislative package strengthening commonsense gun safety laws. “Here in Rhode Island, we’re taking meaningful action to address the scourge of gun violence and keep our residents safe,” said Gov. McKee. “These measures will help save lives.” One of the laws will…

Mike DeWine Wants To “Go As Far As We Can” To Ban Abortion

Latest News Jun 21, 2022

Mike DeWine Wants To “Go As Far As We Can” To Ban Abortion

On a Friday call with the group Ohio Right to Life, Mike DeWine said he plans to “go as far as we can” to completely ban abortion with no exceptions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. DeWine has already signed a dangerous law banning “most abortions” with no exceptions for rape or…

Debate-Dodging Kelly Schulz Is Mad the DGA Has Sent 8 Press Releases Mentioning Her — Here’s #9

Latest News Jun 21, 2022

Debate-Dodging Kelly Schulz Is Mad the DGA Has Sent 8 Press Releases Mentioning Her — Here’s #9

While Kelly Schulz is locked in a tight race with Trump-endorsed Dan Cox, she’s doubling down on her plan to hide her record for Maryland families by dodging debates — and now she’s even complaining about DGA press releases. In a desperate memo with typos, Schulz’s campaign advisor lashed out against polls showing her locked…

Scott Jensen Brags He’ll Fire the Doctors Investigating His Own Medical License if Elected Governor

Latest News Jun 21, 2022

Scott Jensen Brags He’ll Fire the Doctors Investigating His Own Medical License if Elected Governor

“We’ll Take Care of That Juggernaut.” Scott Jensen is openly threatening political retaliation against Minnesota’s Board of Medical Practice, a board of doctors investigating whether Jensen, a rampant COVID denier and anti-vax conspiracy theorist, is actually qualified to be a licensed doctor. At a campaign event, Jensen bragged to supporters that he’d fire the doctors…

Gov. Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback Program Is “A Game Changer” For Small Business Owners

New reporting from Up North News highlights how Gov. Tony Evers’ effort to prioritize small businesses in his COVID response is paying huge dividends for Wisconsin’s small business owners. Gov. Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program offered $10,000 to more than 4,200 local entrepreneurs who opened a new location or expanded operations in a vacant commercial…

DeSantis’ Divisive and Discriminatory Agenda Costs Florida 2,000 New Jobs

Ron DeSantis has made it difficult for businesses to bring new jobs and workers to Florida by signing discriminatory bills like “Don’t Say Gay,” with a new report from the Orlando Sentinel revealing that Disney is delaying moving 2,000 new jobs to Florida. Ron DeSantis’ war with Disney after they spoke out against his “Don’t…

The One Candidate in GA Refusing to Say No to Tax Increases: Brian Kemp

As Georgians struggle with rising costs, Brian Kemp is the only candidate for governor who refuses to commit to not raising taxes by not following Stacey Abrams’ call to suspend the state’s gas tax until the end of the year. Abrams would pay for the suspension with funds available thanks to Democrats’ American Rescue Plan,…

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Daily Beast: In Wake of Mass Shootings, Republican Governors Double Down on Dangerous Gun Policies

Doug Mastriano’s Election Lies & Plot to Throw Out Pennsylvanians’ Votes Called Out Again In Jan. 6 Committee Hearing

Bailey Leads, Irvin Flails, Others Struggle to Break Through in GOP Primary Home Stretch

Gov. Dan McKee Takes Bold Action to Strengthen Gun Safety Laws

Mike DeWine Wants To “Go As Far As We Can” To Ban Abortion

Debate-Dodging Kelly Schulz Is Mad the DGA Has Sent 8 Press Releases Mentioning Her — Here’s #9

Scott Jensen Brags He’ll Fire the Doctors Investigating His Own Medical License if Elected Governor

Gov. Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback Program Is “A Game Changer” For Small Business Owners

DeSantis’ Divisive and Discriminatory Agenda Costs Florida 2,000 New Jobs

The One Candidate in GA Refusing to Say No to Tax Increases: Brian Kemp