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Every State, Every Vote Statement On Census Bureau Report Warning New Deadline Could Lead to Serious Errors

A leaked internal document from the U.S. Census Bureau warned the agency’s new deadline for collecting responses could sabotage the accuracy of the decennial count and lead to “serious errors.” Last month the Census Bureau, at the direction of President Trump, moved up the census response collection deadline an entire month earlier. The leaked document…

Missouri Ranked One of the Worst Places For Working Families During Pandemic Thanks To Gov. Mike Parson’s Atrocious Policies

Under the feckless leadership of Gov. Mike Parson, Missouri has been ranked by Oxfam as the second-worst state in America for working families during the pandemic. The rankings were based on the state’s worker protections, health care, and unemployment. Missouri scored very poorly in all three policy areas, with Oxfam noting Missouri does not have…

Roundup: GOP Governors Get Called Out For Ignoring White House Recommendations to Slow COVID-19 Spread

GOP governors ignored recommendations from the White House Coronavirus Task Force to curb the spread of COVID-19 – even as cases continue to rise across the country. The White House warned states in the “red zone” should implement mask mandates, but GOP governors including Georgia’s Brian Kemp, Iowa’s Kim Reynolds, Oklahoma’s Kevin Stitt, and Missouri’s…

Under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Leadership, Washington State Ranked Best State For Working Families

Under Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee’s leadership, Washington state has been ranked the best state for working families during COVID-19 by Oxfam. Washington earned this ranking based on its unemployment benefits, worker protections and health care system during the pandemic. Gov. Inslee’s paid family and medical leave program provides some of the most progressive benefits in…

Govs On Deck – September 2, 2020

Govs on Deck Sep 02, 2020

Govs On Deck – September 2, 2020

It’s Wednesday, it’s September, and it’s time for another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 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 let…

GOP Governors Ignore White House Recommendations to Curb Spread of COVID-19

GOP governors are ignoring recommendations from the White House to curb the spread of COVID-19 – even as cases continue to rise across the country. According to White House coronavirus task force reports, states in the “red zone” should have enacted mask orders, but 14 GOP governors ignored the White House’s guidelines and refused to…

DGA-Backed Group Launches First Ad In Missouri

A Stronger Missouri, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released its first TV ad in Missouri, “Gifts.” For years, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson used his position to rack up gifts and perks from lobbyists and special interest groups. For the expenses that lobbyists didn’t cover, Parson charged the taxpayers and got caught.…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Digital Ad Campaign In Montana

Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new digital ad campaign in Montana, “Out For Himself.” New Jersey multimillionaire Greg Gianforte spent his career working to block public land access. As Montana’s sole congressman, Gianforte introduced a pair of bills to strip protections from nearly 700,000 acres of…

Govs On Deck – August 31, 2020

Govs on Deck Aug 31, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 31, 2020

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 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 let us know what…

NEW POLL: Mike Cooney In Statistical Tie With Greg Gianforte

Despite Millions in Spending From Gianforte, Montana Voters Not Buying Republican’s Candidacy A new poll released by Global Strategy Group shows the Montana governor’s race in a statistical tie. Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney has closed the gap on Rep. Greg Gianforte, despite Gianforte investing millions of his own personal fortune and running a barrage of…

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The Latest

Every State, Every Vote Statement On Census Bureau Report Warning New Deadline Could Lead to Serious Errors

Missouri Ranked One of the Worst Places For Working Families During Pandemic Thanks To Gov. Mike Parson’s Atrocious Policies

Roundup: GOP Governors Get Called Out For Ignoring White House Recommendations to Slow COVID-19 Spread

Under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Leadership, Washington State Ranked Best State For Working Families

Govs On Deck – September 2, 2020

GOP Governors Ignore White House Recommendations to Curb Spread of COVID-19

DGA-Backed Group Launches First Ad In Missouri

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Digital Ad Campaign In Montana

Govs On Deck – August 31, 2020

NEW POLL: Mike Cooney In Statistical Tie With Greg Gianforte