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Govs On Deck – August 10, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – August 10, 2020

Happy Monday, everyone and welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. 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, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to…

Govs On Deck – August 7, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – August 7, 2020

It’s Friday! Welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. 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, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful,…

ICYMI: Chris Sununu Awards Millions in No-Bid, Government Contracts to Political Allies, Again Using Taxpayer Dollars For Political Kickbacks

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ICYMI: Chris Sununu Awards Millions in No-Bid, Government Contracts to Political Allies, Again Using Taxpayer Dollars For Political Kickbacks

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is at it again – using taxpayer dollars as his own personal slush fund. Sununu appears to be taking his cues from President Trump – who has awarded government contracts and allocated important resources to his own political allies again and again and again. Sununu is clearly proving he is…

Every State, Every Vote: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Expands Vote-By-Mail Access For General Election

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Every State, Every Vote: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Expands Vote-By-Mail Access For General Election

Gov. Bullock: “With this approach we can protect that fundamental right to vote, while easing crowding and pressure on voting on Election Day.” Yesterday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced an executive directive to ensure a safe, fair, and accessible election in November. Gov. Bullock’s directive allows counties to expand vote-from-home and early voting options for…

ICYMI: West Virginia Democratic Candidate Ben Salango Earns United Mine Workers of America Endorsement Over Gov. Jim Justice

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ICYMI: West Virginia Democratic Candidate Ben Salango Earns United Mine Workers of America Endorsement Over Gov. Jim Justice

On Tuesday, the United Mine Workers of America endorsed West Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango – a huge embarrassment for incumbent Gov. Jim Justice, who received the UMWA endorsement just four years ago. Adding insult to injury, the UMWA said that if Salango would have run against Justice in 2016, they would have endorsed…

Every State, Every Vote Statement on the Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

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Every State, Every Vote Statement on the Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Today is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement: “The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 55 years ago today, but there is still so much work to be done. The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013,…

DGA Launches “Greg GianforTAX” Website

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DGA Launches “Greg GianforTAX” Website

Now Montanans Have a One-Stop Shop to See How Much a Gianforte Administration Could Cost Them Montana voters have rejected a statewide sales tax twice, but New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte doesn’t care. He thinks “the fairest tax is the one you pay and I don’t.” Gianforte even lied to Montanans about his support for…

DGA Statement on Trump’s Political Manipulation of National Guard Funding

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DGA Statement on Trump’s Political Manipulation of National Guard Funding

On Monday, President Trump reauthorized funding for the extended deployment of National Guard service members to support COVID-19 relief efforts. However, unlike the previous funding authorizations, Monday’s directive left already cash-strapped states to cover 25 percent of the costs. All states but Texas and Florida, that is.   Without any explanation from the White House for…

ICYMI: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Launches First Bluetooth App to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

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ICYMI: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Launches First Bluetooth App to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Northam: “We must continue to fight COVID-19 from every possible angle.” With a lack of leadership at the national level, Democratic governors are getting creative in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Virginia will be launching an app, COVIDWISE, which will alert users if they have been in contact with…

Govs On Deck – August 5, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – August 5, 2020

Happy Wednesday! Welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck.” As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. 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, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so…

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