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Dem Govs Get It Done: Maine Gov. Janet Mills Signs Agreement with United Kingdom to Advance Partnership on Clean Energy

Yesterday, Maine Gov. Janet Mills and The United Kingdom’s Minister of State at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy signed an agreement to strengthen a partnership to advance clean energy technologies and achieve carbon-neutrality by mid century. Under the memorandum of understanding, Maine and the UK commit to collaborating and sharing resources to reduce…

ICYMI: Ron DeSantis’ Administration Turns to Physical Intimidation to Hide COVID-19 Data

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration came under fire this week for sending in a team of agents to raid the home of a former state data scientist. DeSantis is so committed to undermining facts and public health that he’s resorting to using physical violence to intimidate scientists. Rebekah Jones, a top scientist who was fired…

Govs On Deck – December 9, 2020

Govs on Deck Dec 09, 2020

Govs On Deck – December 9, 2020

What’s up, Wednesday? Welcome to 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, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what other…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Marks Accomplishment-Filled First Year in Office

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear today marked the completion of his first year in office, one defined by policy successes and life-saving decisions in the face of unprecedented challenges. Just three months after the governor took office, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was announced in the state. Since that first case, Gov. Beshear has taken decisive, life-saving steps to mitigate…

ICYMI: Amanda Chase Mounts Spoiler Independent Run After Being Shoved Out Of VA GOP Nominating Process

In case you missed it, the Virginia Republican Party on Saturday voted to hold a nominating convention rather than a primary this year. Far-right, firebrand candidate Amanda Chase, who had said she would only seek the Republican nomination through a primary, has already announced she will run as an independent, setting up a nasty fight for the…

After Republican Establishment Sticks It To Amanda Chase, Conservative Firebrand Announces Independent Run

GOP now has a mess on their hands Today, the Virginia Republican Party voted to choose their gubernatorial nominee by way of convention, rather than holding a statewide primary. Conservative firebrand and grassroots favorite Amanda Chase promised she would run as an independent if the GOP went this route, and she made good on her promise, saying on Facebook,…

Govs On Deck – December 4, 2020

Govs on Deck Dec 04, 2020

Govs On Deck – December 4, 2020

Happy Friday, folks, and welcome to 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, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know what…

Democratic Governors Select Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham As Next DGA Chair

Gov. Roy Cooper Selected As Vice Chair and Chair-Elect for 2021, Chair in 2022 Gov. Phil Murphy Will Serve as DGA Finance Chair America’s Democratic governors voted today to elect New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to serve as the new Chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2021. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Plans to Provide Zero Dollars In Pandemic Relief to Iowans

While Democratic governors are allocating state funds for pandemic relief, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is refusing to help her constituents. Reynolds announced that she is not planning to use any state funds for pandemic relief – hoarding $305.5 million in the state’s general fund and more than $770 million in cash reserves. Throughout the pandemic,…

Govs On Deck – December 2, 2020

Govs on Deck Dec 02, 2020

Govs On Deck – December 2, 2020

And, just like that, it’s December (2nd). Welcome to this Wednesday 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, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so…

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Dem Govs Get It Done: Maine Gov. Janet Mills Signs Agreement with United Kingdom to Advance Partnership on Clean Energy

ICYMI: Ron DeSantis’ Administration Turns to Physical Intimidation to Hide COVID-19 Data

Govs On Deck – December 9, 2020

Dem Govs Get It Done: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Marks Accomplishment-Filled First Year in Office

ICYMI: Amanda Chase Mounts Spoiler Independent Run After Being Shoved Out Of VA GOP Nominating Process

After Republican Establishment Sticks It To Amanda Chase, Conservative Firebrand Announces Independent Run

Govs On Deck – December 4, 2020

Democratic Governors Select Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham As Next DGA Chair

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Plans to Provide Zero Dollars In Pandemic Relief to Iowans

Govs On Deck – December 2, 2020