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DGA Statement on Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential Nominee

Today, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced he has selected U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate for the 2020 election. Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued the following statement: “Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris is a watershed moment in American politics that reflects how far our…

ICYMI: Mike Cooney Leads The Charge On Banning A Montana Sales Tax, Striking At Key Vulnerability For GOP Nominee Greg Gianforte

Montanans have twice voted in overwhelming numbers to reject a statewide sales tax and in 2016, it was a key issue that led to Greg Gianforte’s defeat against Gov. Steve Bullock. History looks to be repeating itself in Montana as Gianforte struggles to explain how to square his long support for the sales tax as…

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy In Support of Masks For All Bill

Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that will require the federal government to eliminate all shortages of face masks and distribute masks to the public as soon as possible. The bill is sponsored by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and has over a dozen cosponsors, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Other cosponsers include U.S. Senator…

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy on the Trump Administration’s Failure to Provide Meaningful Relief to Americans

On Saturday, President Trump signed four executive orders falsely promising fiscal relief for the millions of struggling Americans who have been left in the lurch by Republicans’ dereliction of duty. The executive orders and memorandum put forward by the president equate to nothing but a false promise. DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today…

Govs On Deck – August 10, 2020

Govs on Deck Aug 10, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 10, 2020

Happy Monday, everyone and welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. 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…

Govs On Deck – August 7, 2020

Govs on Deck Aug 07, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 7, 2020

It’s Friday! Welcome to another edition of “Govs on Deck!” As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. 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,…

ICYMI: Chris Sununu Awards Millions in No-Bid, Government Contracts to Political Allies, Again Using Taxpayer Dollars For Political Kickbacks

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is at it again – using taxpayer dollars as his own personal slush fund. Sununu appears to be taking his cues from President Trump – who has awarded government contracts and allocated important resources to his own political allies again and again and again. Sununu is clearly proving he is…

Every State, Every Vote: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Expands Vote-By-Mail Access For General Election

Gov. Bullock: “With this approach we can protect that fundamental right to vote, while easing crowding and pressure on voting on Election Day.” Yesterday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced an executive directive to ensure a safe, fair, and accessible election in November. Gov. Bullock’s directive allows counties to expand vote-from-home and early voting options for…

ICYMI: West Virginia Democratic Candidate Ben Salango Earns United Mine Workers of America Endorsement Over Gov. Jim Justice

On Tuesday, the United Mine Workers of America endorsed West Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango – a huge embarrassment for incumbent Gov. Jim Justice, who received the UMWA endorsement just four years ago. Adding insult to injury, the UMWA said that if Salango would have run against Justice in 2016, they would have endorsed…

Every State, Every Vote Statement on the Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Today is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement: “The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 55 years ago today, but there is still so much work to be done. The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013,…

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DGA Statement on Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential Nominee

ICYMI: Mike Cooney Leads The Charge On Banning A Montana Sales Tax, Striking At Key Vulnerability For GOP Nominee Greg Gianforte

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy In Support of Masks For All Bill

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy on the Trump Administration’s Failure to Provide Meaningful Relief to Americans

Govs On Deck – August 10, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 7, 2020

ICYMI: Chris Sununu Awards Millions in No-Bid, Government Contracts to Political Allies, Again Using Taxpayer Dollars For Political Kickbacks

Every State, Every Vote: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Expands Vote-By-Mail Access For General Election

ICYMI: West Virginia Democratic Candidate Ben Salango Earns United Mine Workers of America Endorsement Over Gov. Jim Justice

Every State, Every Vote Statement on the Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act