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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Montana

Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad in Montana, “Understands.” Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney understands what matters to Montanans. The ad grounds Cooney as a fourth-generation Montanan who has spent his career fighting to protect public lands. Cooney also worked with both Democrats and Republicans…

ICYMI: Allegations Of Corruption Continue To Dog Mike Parson’s Re-election Chances

“In the wake of the investigations, the race has become increasingly competitive, according to polls and rating services.” Missouri Gov. Mike Parson just can’t escape the allegations of rampant corruption that benefits well-connected Jefferson City insiders – and they are seriously hindering his chances in the governor’s race this fall. Over the weekend, Parson’s issues…

Govs On Deck – July 27, 2020

Govs on Deck Jul 27, 2020

Govs On Deck – July 27, 2020

Happy Monday, and welcome to “Govs on Deck” – David Turner edition. While I know you all will miss Christina’s wit, I will do my best to fill her shoes. She may be out of the office this week, but we’re still here and we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…

DGA Statement on Expiring COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

Latest News Jul 24, 2020

DGA Statement on Expiring COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

This weekend, the extra $600 unemployment benefit provided to Americans through the CARES Act is set to expire, spelling disaster for the unemployed individuals across the country who have come to rely on the extra support. DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement calling on Congress to take immediate action to…

Chris Sununu Vetoes Minimum Wage Increase Again After Taking $31k In Pay Raises For Himself

Latest News Jul 24, 2020

Chris Sununu Vetoes Minimum Wage Increase Again After Taking $31k In Pay Raises For Himself

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed a minimum wage increase today, refusing to give Granite Staters a pay increase while they are reeling from the health and financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. This is the second time in the last two years “SuNoNo” has denied hard-working Granite Staters a well-deserved pay raise. Sununu is…

DGA Releases New Video “Protect The Last Best Place”

Latest News Jul 24, 2020

DGA Releases New Video “Protect The Last Best Place”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Protect The Last Best Place.” Montana’s public lands are under attack from outsiders like New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte, who sued Montana taxpayers to block access to a fishing spot on the East Gallatin River. But Lt. Gov Mike Cooney is fighting back – he slammed…

Govs On Deck – July 24, 2020

Govs on Deck Jul 24, 2020

Govs On Deck – July 24, 2020

It’s Friday! Welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy. As a reminder, this newsletter is now going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 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…

Mike Cooney Blasts Greg Gianforte For His Anti-Public Lands Agenda In Front Of A Stream Gianforte Tried to Privatize

Latest News Jul 24, 2020

Mike Cooney Blasts Greg Gianforte For His Anti-Public Lands Agenda In Front Of A Stream Gianforte Tried to Privatize

Montana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov Mike Cooney slammed GOP candidate Greg Gianforte for his anti-public lands agenda – in front of a fishing spot on the East Gallatin River, which Gianforte sued Montanans to block access to. New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte has spent his career working to block public access. As Montana’s sole…

Gov. Roy Cooper Was Right

Gov. Cooper made a tough decision, but it was clearly the right call. If the President had been following facts, instead of politics, he would have made the right decision in the first place. In June, Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper refused to cave to President Trump’s demands and insisted an in-person Republican National…

Democratic Governors Promote Mask Wearing While GOP Governors Put American Lives At Risk

In a New York Times op-ed yesterday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Americans to “be smart, be safe and mask up.” It’s an attitude she shares with all Democratic governors, who recognize the importance of mask-wearing and have all now instituted some form of a mask requirement in their states. Democratic governors started instituting mask…

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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Montana

ICYMI: Allegations Of Corruption Continue To Dog Mike Parson’s Re-election Chances

Govs On Deck – July 27, 2020

DGA Statement on Expiring COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

Chris Sununu Vetoes Minimum Wage Increase Again After Taking $31k In Pay Raises For Himself

DGA Releases New Video “Protect The Last Best Place”

Govs On Deck – July 24, 2020

Mike Cooney Blasts Greg Gianforte For His Anti-Public Lands Agenda In Front Of A Stream Gianforte Tried to Privatize

Gov. Roy Cooper Was Right

Democratic Governors Promote Mask Wearing While GOP Governors Put American Lives At Risk