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DGA Statement on the American Rescue Plan

President Joe Biden has signed the sweeping bipartisan American Rescue Plan into law, which includes $350 billion in state aid. Democratic Governors Association Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement: “I’m incredibly grateful to President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats for delivering this desperately needed relief and support package to Americans.…

Flailing Michigan GOP Loses Another Top Potential 2022 Candidate

Latest News Mar 10, 2021

Flailing Michigan GOP Loses Another Top Potential 2022 Candidate

In yet another big recruitment fail for the Michigan GOP, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel announced this morning she will not be running for Michigan governor in 2022. Our condolences to the RGA. This isn’t much of a loss for Michiganders though – McDaniel is just another far-right extremist who openly supported Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020…

ICYMI: Las Vegas Sun Ed Board Praises Gov. Steve Sisolak For Striking the Right Note On Pandemic Response

Latest News Mar 10, 2021

ICYMI: Las Vegas Sun Ed Board Praises Gov. Steve Sisolak For Striking the Right Note On Pandemic Response

“Steady as she goes: That’s the best route back to normal.” The Las Vegas Sun Editorial Board praised Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak for his responsible leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and for staying the course on his science-driven response, unlike Republican governors in nearby states. Gov. Sisolak is leading Nevada through a safe pandemic recovery by championing…

Govs On Deck – March 10, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 10, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 10, 2021

It’s Wednesday, people, and that means it’s time for another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let…

ICYMI: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Is Last Line Of Defense Against Republicans’ Assault on Voting Rights

Latest News Mar 10, 2021

ICYMI: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Is Last Line Of Defense Against Republicans’ Assault on Voting Rights

Ben Wikler: “Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) will likely be the last line of defense against Republicans’ assault on democracy in Wisconsin and, with it, America.” Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler penned an op-ed for Crooked Media this week, explaining how Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is the last line of defense against Republicans trying to strip Wisconsinites of…

ICYMI: Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey Continues to Defend Pushing Conspiracies & Texas GOP’s Reckless Approach to COVID-19

Latest News Mar 10, 2021

ICYMI: Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey Continues to Defend Pushing Conspiracies & Texas GOP’s Reckless Approach to COVID-19

Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey continued his tour of extremist and out-of-touch comments during a radio interview on Monday, tripling down on his lies about the January 6th insurrection and reiterating his defense of Texas’ reckless COVID-19 policies. Shirkey was caught on video last month calling the Capitol riot a “hoax” and insisting “that…

DGA Statement on Scott Jensen’s Entrance to Minnesota Governor’s Race

Today, Scott Jensen announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Minnesota. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Scott Jensen is representative of the pathetic field of gubernatorial candidates the Minnesota GOP is trying to scrape together. Jensen is nothing more than an anti-science, COVID denying has-been politician…

ICYMI: Text Messages Implicate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Chief of Staff In Politically-Motivated Vaccine Scheme

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration continues to come under fire for prioritizing wealthy campaign donors for COVID-19 vaccines. DeSantis has tried to brush off these allegations, but text messages revealed today that vaccine organizers discussed how one of these VIP vaccine clinics could benefit Gov. DeSantis’ re-election: “‘22 is just around the corner.” One such VIP clinic took place…

DGA Statement on Derek Schmidt Entering Kansas Governor Race

Today, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced he would pursue the Republican nomination for governor of Kansas. DGA Executive Director Noam Lee issued the following statement: “Derek Schmidt’s ultra-partisan agenda has been nothing but a disaster for Kansas. Schmidt has spent his career trying to rip health care away from Kansans and arguing against policies…

ICYMI: Republican Governors Continue to Deny Americans Access to Health Care

Even after one of the worst economic and public health crises in our nation’s history, Republican governors are still hell-bent on denying vulnerable Americans access to health care. Right now, an estimated 2.2 million Americans still do not have access to affordable health care because 12 states have refused to expand Medicaid. In three of…

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DGA Statement on the American Rescue Plan

Flailing Michigan GOP Loses Another Top Potential 2022 Candidate

ICYMI: Las Vegas Sun Ed Board Praises Gov. Steve Sisolak For Striking the Right Note On Pandemic Response

Govs On Deck – March 10, 2021

ICYMI: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Is Last Line Of Defense Against Republicans’ Assault on Voting Rights

ICYMI: Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey Continues to Defend Pushing Conspiracies & Texas GOP’s Reckless Approach to COVID-19

DGA Statement on Scott Jensen’s Entrance to Minnesota Governor’s Race

ICYMI: Text Messages Implicate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Chief of Staff In Politically-Motivated Vaccine Scheme

DGA Statement on Derek Schmidt Entering Kansas Governor Race

ICYMI: Republican Governors Continue to Deny Americans Access to Health Care