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ICYMI – Every State, Every Vote: KC Star Editorial: Will Missouri risk lives and force in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic?

Yesterday, the Kansas City Star Editorial Board urged GOP Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri legislature to implement no-excuse absentee voting for the upcoming August and November elections. The ed board said, “To do anything less will endanger voters and poll workers, who will face possible exposure to the coronavirus at the voting booth.” Even…

Govs On Deck – May 13, 2020

Govs on Deck May 13, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 13, 2020

Good Wednesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all still safe and healthy. 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 let me know what…

Statement from DGA Chair Governor Phil Murphy In Support of the HEROES Act

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act: “The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on state budgets and done untold damage to our economy. I urge Congress to quickly pass the HEROES Act to provide states $500 billion…

Seeing Double: Two Polls Confirm Americans Believe Democratic Governors Are Doing A Better Job Than GOP Governors

Navigator Research and The Washington Post Find Dem Govs Have Higher Approvals Than Republican Govs Today, both Navigator Research and the Washington Post released polls showing Americans approve of Democratic governors’ handling of the coronavirus at higher levels than the Republican governors who are lifting restrictions based on political expediency instead of public health expertise.…

Govs On Deck – May 12, 2020

Govs on Deck May 12, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 12, 2020

Good Tuesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all still safe and healthy. 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 let me know what…

Every State, Every Vote: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Stalls on Vote-By-Mail and Leaves Voters Vulnerable For Upcoming Election

GOP Gov. Phil Scott’s foot-dragging is threatening Vermonters’ constitutional right to vote in a free and fair election. Scott is blocking Vermont’s Democratic Secretary of State from sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters, a measure that is extremely popular among both Republicans and Democrats. In doing so, Scott is forcing Vermonters to decide between…

Every State, Every Vote: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Mailing Every Registered Voter a Ballot For General Election

On Friday, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to mail every registered voter a ballot for the upcoming November election. This measure will protect public health while ensuring Californians have a safe, accessible way to vote from home. California will still have open in-person polling stations for individuals who need access to…

Govs On Deck – May 11, 2020

Govs on Deck May 11, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 11, 2020

Good Monday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all still safe and healthy. 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 let me know what…

ICYMI: Missouri GOP Demands Investigation Into Mike Parson’s Inner Circle

Republican State Rep. Says “Too Many Unanswered Questions” and “Questionable Implementation” Here is a list of things you may want to avoid during an election year: 1) The FBI questioning one of your closest advisers about multi-million dollar contracts and 2) A member of your own party expanding an investigation into your “inner circle” because…

Govs On Deck – May 8, 2020

Govs on Deck May 08, 2020

Govs On Deck – May 8, 2020

Happy Friday, everyone and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all still safe and healthy. 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 let me know what…

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ICYMI – Every State, Every Vote: KC Star Editorial: Will Missouri risk lives and force in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic?

Govs On Deck – May 13, 2020

Statement from DGA Chair Governor Phil Murphy In Support of the HEROES Act

Seeing Double: Two Polls Confirm Americans Believe Democratic Governors Are Doing A Better Job Than GOP Governors

Govs On Deck – May 12, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Stalls on Vote-By-Mail and Leaves Voters Vulnerable For Upcoming Election

Every State, Every Vote: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Mailing Every Registered Voter a Ballot For General Election

Govs On Deck – May 11, 2020

ICYMI: Missouri GOP Demands Investigation Into Mike Parson’s Inner Circle

Govs On Deck – May 8, 2020