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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…

DGA Statement on Gov. John Carney Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Delaware

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement on Governor John Carney’s securing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Delaware: “Congratulations to Gov. Carney on securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Delaware. In his first term, Gov. Carney built the largest infrastructure program in Delaware history, fought for clean water and…

Every State, Every Vote: Delaware Gov. John Carney Ensures Vote-By-Mail Option for Primary, General, and Special Election

Carney: “We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to exercise their fundamental right to vote and participate in our democratic process.” Today, Democratic Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a bill allowing Delaware residents to vote by mail in this year’s primary, general, and special elections. This legislation guarantees all Delawareans…

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…

Govs Get It Done: Delaware Governor John Carney Codifies Pre-Existing Conditions Protections and Expands Dental Coverage

The bills would protect 389,000 Delawareans with a pre-existing condition and expand dental coverage to 245,000 Delawareans    Democratic Delaware Gov. John Carney signed two bills yesterday to expand health care coverage for Medicaid recipients and defend protections for patients with pre-existing conditions.   In a ceremony at Westside Family Healthcare, Gov. Carney signed the…

Malloy Statement on John Carney’s Victory in Delaware

Malloy Statement on John Carney’s Victory in Delaware Tonight, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, issued the following statement on Governor-elect John Carney’s victory in Delaware: “Congratulations to Governor-elect John Carney on his victory in Delaware tonight,” Gov. Malloy said. “John Carney’s priorities as governor will ensure Delaware keeps a competitive edge:…

Markell Announces $100 Million Investment in Millsboro, Bringing 700 New Jobs

(DOVER, DE) – Governor Jack Markell, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Alan Levin and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by Harim that it intends to purchase the former Pinnacle Foods plant in Millsboro, invest $100 million and employ an estimated 700 people in a poultry…

Governor Jack Markell's Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address

Governor Markell: Presidents Plan Grows Economy, Strengthens Workforce President Obama outlined his vision for creating jobs and growing the middle class in a State of the Union Address that focused on expanding economic opportunity and improving education, Governor Markell said shortly after the speech. The Presidents focus on making our country a magnet for job…

Governor Jack Markell for Delaware