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Washington Post Column Highlights Democratic Governors As Last Line of Defense For Abortion Rights

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Washington Post Column Highlights Democratic Governors As Last Line of Defense For Abortion Rights

“As abortion foes…grow more emboldened to push restrictive measures…[Democratic] governors have increasingly become the biggest obstacle standing in their way.” While national threats to Roe v. Wade and access to a safe and legal abortion continue, a new column from the Washington Post is detailing how Democratic governors are taking action to protect abortion access…

Florida Housing Crisis Getting Worse, While DeSantis Spends Time Dividing People

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Florida Housing Crisis Getting Worse, While DeSantis Spends Time Dividing People

New reporting is highlighting how Florida’s housing crisis is spiraling out of control “with no end in sight,” as residents are struggling to afford skyrocketing rents. But instead of helping people, Ron DeSantis “wallowed in culture-warrior legislation while the state’s real crisis of affordable housing went unaddressed this legislative session,” according to a Palm Beach…

With the Colorado GOP Primary Ballot Set, Eventual Nominee Guaranteed to be Unelectable

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With the Colorado GOP Primary Ballot Set, Eventual Nominee Guaranteed to be Unelectable

After spending a messy weekend at the Colorado GOP State Assembly embracing divisive conspiracy theories — including that the 2020 election was stolen — Republicans solidified who will appear on their primary ballot for governor. Surprise, surprise, the candidates are both far-right, far-removed from Colorado values, and completely unproven and unelectable. First on the ballot…

Does Kelly Schulz Agree With Blocking Paid Sick Leave for Families?

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Does Kelly Schulz Agree With Blocking Paid Sick Leave for Families?

Kelly Schulz will have to answer whether she agrees with blocking paid family leave after Gov. Larry Hogan, who endorsed Schulz, recently vetoed a statewide paid family leave insurance program. While the Democrats overrode the veto, the Time to Care Act is set to provide Marylanders up to 24 weeks of paid leave for new…

ICYMI: Donors Invest Big in Governors Races as Battle for Democracy Shifts to the States

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ICYMI: Donors Invest Big in Governors Races as Battle for Democracy Shifts to the States

A new Washington Post opinion column highlights how donors are recognizing the increased importance of electing Democratic governors as Republicans ramp up their assaults on democracy. “There’s been an awakening process,” DGA donor Sheila Markin Nielsen told the Washington Post. “Governors matter more than ever,” said DGA supporter Josh Wachs. In the wake of Republicans’…

Driven by New Donors, DGA Announces Record-Breaking Fundraising in First Quarter of 2022

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Driven by New Donors, DGA Announces Record-Breaking Fundraising in First Quarter of 2022

In the Q1 of the Midterm Election Year, the DGA Raised Over $23 Million The DGA is shattering fundraising records heading into the 2022 midterms, reporting raising a massive $23.25 million in Q1 across all entities — the DGA’s largest first-quarter fundraising in history. After breaking fundraising records in 2021, these numbers solidify a trend…

ICYMI: Desperate for Trump’s Endorsement, WI GOP Primary Field Flocks to Mar-a-Lago

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ICYMI: Desperate for Trump’s Endorsement, WI GOP Primary Field Flocks to Mar-a-Lago

The GOP candidates for Wisconsin governor are all rushing to one place, and it’s not even in Wisconsin — it’s Donald Trump’s Florida resort Mar-a-Lago. “A pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago has become a requisite for Wisconsin Republicans in 2022,” the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported today. The Republican candidates have been too busy scrambling for Trump’s blessing…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Tony Evers Invests $15 Million in Mental Health Resources for Kids

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Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Tony Evers Invests $15 Million in Mental Health Resources for Kids

Gov. Tony Evers is delivering on the “Get Kids Ahead” initiative he announced during his State of the State address — investing $15 million in funding to expand mental health resources in nearly every Wisconsin school district. The funding will provide direct mental health care, mental health first aid, and trauma-based care training. It will…

DGA Statement on the Senate Voting to Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

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DGA Statement on the Senate Voting to Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court: “This week will be a landmark in American history as Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed to be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson has demonstrated…

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. Saves Virgin Islands Retirement System from Collapse

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. Saves Virgin Islands Retirement System from Collapse

In historic news, Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced he’s completed his plan to save the Virgin Islands’ pension system from collapse and ensure its long-term stability. Gov. Bryan announced the news on a visit to Washington D.C., where he also met with officials to discuss issues impacting the Territory. For close to 30…

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