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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…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors’ Actions Will Help Ensure a Complete Count in 2020 Census

Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks the controversial citizenship question from appearing on the 2020 U.S. Census. But even with this victory, the fight is far from over. President Trump is already asking if the census can be delayed to give his administration more time to get the question reinstated. And enough…

DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom’s Victory in California

DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) issued the following statement on Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom’s victory in California’s gubernatorial race: “Congratulations to Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom on his well-deserved victory in California. Gavin’s bold vision will drive California forward, as he builds an inclusive economy that will create opportunity for all California families. He will continue to…

DGA Statement on the Primary Election in California

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on the nominations of Democratic Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox for governor in California: “Congratulations to Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom on advancing to the general election. As governor, Gavin Newsom will lead California forward with a commitment to creating…

DGA Congratulates Governor Brown on his Reelection

WASHINGTON, DC – Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement on the reelection of Governor Jerry Brown: “On behalf of Democratic governors across the country, I would like to congratulate Governor Jerry Brown on his re-election victory tonight. Governor Brown turned California’s fiscal crisis around by reducing the…

Obama pitches health care exchanges in Calif. visit

Kelly Kennedy, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — President Obama on Friday highlighted a concentrated, localized strategy to encourage young Americans to enroll in the new health care exchanges. “Competition and choice are pushing down costs in the individual market, just like the law is designed to do,” Obama said during remarks in San Jose, Calif. California is one…

Gov. Jerry Brown is poised for a big victory

June 02, 2013 | George Skelton | Capitol Journal SACRAMENTO — California is close to making the most sweeping change in how it spends money on schools since Ronald Reagan was governor four decades ago. And Gov. Jerry Brown is on the verge of a monumental personal triumph — a legacy builder, for better or worse. Nobody really…

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