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Democratic Governors Slam Trump Administration For Lying About Vaccine Stockpile

Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced that the Trump administration would release all available vaccine doses from the federal stockpile. But it turns out that no such reserve of vaccines existed, blindsiding state and health officials who had anticipated additional vaccines. Democratic governors have been working tirelessly to ramp up vaccine distribution and get…

ICYMI: 12 Democratic Governors Vow to Count Every Vote and Protect Democracy

“Any efforts to throw out ballots or refuse a peaceful transfer of power are nothing less than an assault on American democracy.” On Wednesday, a group of twelve Democratic governors issued a joint statement vowing to protect the integrity of the 2020 general election and assuring Americans that every ballot in their states will be…

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On President Trump and Mitch McConnell to End Attacks on United States Postal Service

Today, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on them to end their attacks on the United States Postal Service. The governors also urge Congress to deliver an additional $25 billion in funding…

Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Governors Pledge to Protect Voting Rights In Upcoming Elections

“Now more than ever, it is critical that American voices be heard as the country responds to this generational crisis and begins to rebuild the economy in its wake.” In response to unprecedented attacks on the United States Postal Service and mail-in voting, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and seven other…

Every State, Every Vote: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Continues to Ensure Access to Fair and Secure Elections

On Wednesday, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to ensure access to safe in-person voting options ahead of the upcoming November election. The measure instructs counties to extend early voting to three days before Election Day and make ballot drop-box locations available between October 6 and November 3. Gov. Newsom’s order is…

Every State, Every Vote: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Mailing Every Registered Voter a Ballot For General Election

On Friday, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to mail every registered voter a ballot for the upcoming November election. This measure will protect public health while ensuring Californians have a safe, accessible way to vote from home. California will still have open in-person polling stations for individuals who need access to…

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Gavin Newsom Ends School Lunch-Shaming in California

Law guarantees all students will receive lunch even if their parents or guardians have not paid their meal fees. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed legislation ending the spreading practice of so-called “lunch shaming” where students with unpaid school lunch debt are denied a meal of their choice. Instead, students are often given an…

Govs Get It Done: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Expands Access to Ballot Box

New law allows for same-day voter registration at every polling location Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Tuesday making same-day voter registration available at every polling location in the state. Same-day registration had previously been available in 2018 at only select voting locations. The law, aimed at increasing voter participation, will go into…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors Call on Trump, McConnell to Pass National Gun Reforms

12 Democratic governors have signed on to a letter calling for the president to work with Congress to pass national gun reforms Today, 12 Democratic governors sent a letter to President Trump and Senate Majority Leader McConnell calling for action on national gun safety reforms. The letter, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was signed by…

ICYMI: Three Democratic Governors Respond to Trump Census Manipulation in New York Times Op-Ed

In case you missed it, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to Trump’s Census manipulation in a New York Times op-ed. The governors promised to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to curb participation and highlighted the work in their states to ensure every person…

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