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Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 22, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

Good Monday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” We’ve got a long one today. We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Questions or suggestions? Send me a…

DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding DACA Program

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling that blocked the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “Today’s Supreme Court decision isn’t just a win for Dreamers – it’s a win for all Americans. Dreamers grew up here, went to school…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Expands Access to Vote-by-Mail and Ensures Fair, Safe Elections

On Tuesday, Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation to expand vote-by-mail and promote safe participation in the 2020 general election. The new law requires election officials to send vote-by-mail applications to all recent voters in Illinois. The bill also gives local officials the power to implement social distancing policies at in-person polling stations to…

Govs On Deck – June 17, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 17, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 17, 2020

Happy Wednesday and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We are also going to expand our content to the “pandemic plus” model…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad Against Gianforte In Montana

Today, Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released its first TV ad in Montana, “800 THOUSAND.” The ad highlights how GOP gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is only out for himself at Montanans’ expense. As a candidate for Congress, Gianforte praised a bill that would eliminate healthcare coverage for 70,000…

Every State, Every Vote: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Bill Increasing Funding For Absentee Ballot Measures

Cooper: “Making sure elections are safe and secure is more important than ever during this pandemic, and this funding is crucial to that effort.” Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020 into law, ensuring all North Carolina voters will have the opportunity to safely cast their vote during the…

DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Banning Employment Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ workers from employment discrimination. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a major victory in our fight to ensure our nation more closely aligns with our ideals of justice and equality. No…

Govs On Deck – June 15, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 15, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 15, 2020

It’s Monday, peeps. Welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We are also going to expand our content to the “pandemic plus” model…

ICYMI: Cloud of Suspicion Darkens Over Parson’s Ties to Jefferson City Insider Steve Tilley

“It was a rigged game from the beginning” GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s re-election campaign has been overshadowed by investigations into his administration’s rampant corruption. First, the FBI questioned one of his closest advisors regarding multi-million dollar contracts. Then, members of his own party demanded an investigation into Parson’s inner circle surrounding decisions made on…

Govs On Deck – June 12, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 12, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 12, 2020

Happy Friday, everyone and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here and we’re still daily. 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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Govs On Deck – June 22, 2020

DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding DACA Program

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Expands Access to Vote-by-Mail and Ensures Fair, Safe Elections

Govs On Deck – June 17, 2020

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad Against Gianforte In Montana

Every State, Every Vote: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Bill Increasing Funding For Absentee Ballot Measures

DGA Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Banning Employment Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers

Govs On Deck – June 15, 2020

ICYMI: Cloud of Suspicion Darkens Over Parson’s Ties to Jefferson City Insider Steve Tilley

Govs On Deck – June 12, 2020