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Republican Ag Commissioner Slams Abbott’s “Catastrophic” Policy Which Forces Food to Rot At the Border As Texans Struggle to Afford Groceries

Yesterday, Texas Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller slammed Gov. Greg Abbott for his “catastrophic” and “misguided” policy of pulling over and inspecting commercial vehicles coming from Mexico. In a letter calling on Abbott to end the practice, Miller said the policy will force Texans to pay extremely high prices for groceries — if there’s food…

ICYMI: Richard Irvin’s Campaign Continues to Be “A Well-Funded Exercise in Pure Projection”

Richard Irvin is being called out for hypocrisy once again after his campaign sent a mailer slamming GOP opponent Jesse Sullivan as a liberal who supported “open borders” — despite Irvin’s own work as Mayor to make Aurora a sanctuary city. “The Irvin campaign is a well-funded exercise in pure projection,” wrote Capitol Fax’s Rich…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Dan McKee Announces Historic Rehabilitation of Providence’s Superman Building

Latest News Apr 12, 2022

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Dan McKee Announces Historic Rehabilitation of Providence’s Superman Building

Today, Gov. Dan McKee announced a historic rehabilitation of Providence’s Industrial Trust Building, also known as the “Superman Building.” The $220 million plan will create almost 1,600 construction jobs and convert the vacant tower into 285 residential apartments. “As Rhode Island continues to lead the region in our economic recovery,” said Gov. McKee, “this project…

Vice: “The Colorado GOP Just Went All In on Election Conspiracies”

Latest News Apr 12, 2022

Vice: “The Colorado GOP Just Went All In on Election Conspiracies”

New Reporting Highlights How the GOP Gubernatorial Primary “Will Be Crowded with Candidates Who Insist the 2020 Election Was Stolen” TLDR: The Colorado GOP candidates for governor are right-wing conspiracy theorists and people are taking notice. New reporting from Vice is exposing how the Colorado GOP’s primary ballot will be filled with far-right extremists — starting with…

Gov. Andy Beshear Vetoes Pay Raise For Himself, KY Legislators in Fight for Higher Teacher Pay

Latest News Apr 12, 2022

Gov. Andy Beshear Vetoes Pay Raise For Himself, KY Legislators in Fight for Higher Teacher Pay

Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear delivered a major pay raise for many state workers like state troopers and social workers but vetoed a pay raise for himself and Kentucky legislators as part of his ongoing fight to increase pay for K-12 teachers and public school staff. Gov. Beshear said: “I vetoed pay increases for lawmakers and…

As Kemp’s Set to Sign Criminal Carry Bill, Here’s 5 Times Georgia Law Enforcement Officials Opposed It

Latest News Apr 12, 2022

As Kemp’s Set to Sign Criminal Carry Bill, Here’s 5 Times Georgia Law Enforcement Officials Opposed It

Today, Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to sign a dangerous criminal carry bill that would allow Georgians to carry concealed handguns without a permit or license, making it easier for criminals and abusers to carry guns and Georgia families less safe. Both Kemp and his GOP rival David Perdue are pushing the legislation, although 70%…

Stefanowski Refuses To Condemn Ads From Right-Wing Extremist

Latest News Apr 12, 2022

Stefanowski Refuses To Condemn Ads From Right-Wing Extremist

Stefanowski’s Silence on Divisive Ad Shows What Side He’s Really On Bob Stefanowski is staying silent as a far-right extremist pours millions in PAC money into hateful, divisive ads to support Stefanowski in the race for governor. The ads are being funded by Sean Fieler, a Stefanowski donor and well-known anti-choice, anti-gay marriage, Trump-supporting extremist.…

DGA Statement on Trump Not Endorsing Bill McSwain

Latest News Apr 12, 2022

DGA Statement on Trump Not Endorsing Bill McSwain

After Bill McSwain went to great lengths to court Donald Trump’s endorsement, including a bizarre and false letter repeating election conspiracies that led even Bill Barr to attack him, DGA Deputy Communications Director Sam Newton is releasing the following statement on Trump’s anti-endorsement of McSwain: “Sorry, Bill. You’re fired.” ###

Washington Post Column Highlights Democratic Governors As Last Line of Defense For Abortion Rights

“As abortion foes…grow more emboldened to push restrictive measures…[Democratic] governors have increasingly become the biggest obstacle standing in their way.” While national threats to Roe v. Wade and access to a safe and legal abortion continue, a new column from the Washington Post is detailing how Democratic governors are taking action to protect abortion access…

Florida Housing Crisis Getting Worse, While DeSantis Spends Time Dividing People

New reporting is highlighting how Florida’s housing crisis is spiraling out of control “with no end in sight,” as residents are struggling to afford skyrocketing rents. But instead of helping people, Ron DeSantis “wallowed in culture-warrior legislation while the state’s real crisis of affordable housing went unaddressed this legislative session,” according to a Palm Beach…

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Republican Ag Commissioner Slams Abbott’s “Catastrophic” Policy Which Forces Food to Rot At the Border As Texans Struggle to Afford Groceries

ICYMI: Richard Irvin’s Campaign Continues to Be “A Well-Funded Exercise in Pure Projection”

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Dan McKee Announces Historic Rehabilitation of Providence’s Superman Building

Vice: “The Colorado GOP Just Went All In on Election Conspiracies”

Gov. Andy Beshear Vetoes Pay Raise For Himself, KY Legislators in Fight for Higher Teacher Pay

As Kemp’s Set to Sign Criminal Carry Bill, Here’s 5 Times Georgia Law Enforcement Officials Opposed It

Stefanowski Refuses To Condemn Ads From Right-Wing Extremist

DGA Statement on Trump Not Endorsing Bill McSwain

Washington Post Column Highlights Democratic Governors As Last Line of Defense For Abortion Rights

Florida Housing Crisis Getting Worse, While DeSantis Spends Time Dividing People