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DGA Launches “Greg GianforTAX” Website

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DGA Launches “Greg GianforTAX” Website

Now Montanans Have a One-Stop Shop to See How Much a Gianforte Administration Could Cost Them Montana voters have rejected a statewide sales tax twice, but New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte doesn’t care. He thinks “the fairest tax is the one you pay and I don’t.” Gianforte even lied to Montanans about his support for…

DGA Statement on Trump’s Political Manipulation of National Guard Funding

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DGA Statement on Trump’s Political Manipulation of National Guard Funding

On Monday, President Trump reauthorized funding for the extended deployment of National Guard service members to support COVID-19 relief efforts. However, unlike the previous funding authorizations, Monday’s directive left already cash-strapped states to cover 25 percent of the costs. All states but Texas and Florida, that is.   Without any explanation from the White House for…

ICYMI: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Launches First Bluetooth App to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

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ICYMI: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Launches First Bluetooth App to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Northam: “We must continue to fight COVID-19 from every possible angle.” With a lack of leadership at the national level, Democratic governors are getting creative in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Virginia will be launching an app, COVIDWISE, which will alert users if they have been in contact with…

Govs On Deck – August 5, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – August 5, 2020

Happy Wednesday! 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, so…

“It Will Be A Lot More Of This”: Lt. Gov. Dan Forest Plans to Continue Endangering Public Health By Holding Large In-Person Events

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“It Will Be A Lot More Of This”: Lt. Gov. Dan Forest Plans to Continue Endangering Public Health By Holding Large In-Person Events

Forest: “We Shake As Many Hands as We Can.” Today, Gov. Roy Cooper’s campaign launched a new ad highlighting GOP nominee Dan Forest’s disregard for public safety measures, holding at least sixteen indoor crowd events with no masks and no social distancing observed. Just this past weekend, Forest held another in-person fundraiser with over 100…

Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Governors Condemn Trump Administration For Attempting to Suppress A Complete Census Count

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Every State, Every Vote: Democratic Governors Condemn Trump Administration For Attempting to Suppress A Complete Census Count

The Trump administration is attempting to stifle a complete count on the 2020 Census and suppress historically undercounted groups. Last week, President Trump announced he would exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted, and this week, the Census Bureau announced it will be cutting short its counting efforts by 30 days. These last-minute changes could significantly…

DGA Statement on Washington Primary Runner-Up, Republican Loren Culp

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DGA Statement on Washington Primary Runner-Up, Republican Loren Culp

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee issued the following statement regarding Washington State’s runner up in the gubernatorial primary, Republican Loren Culp: “Loren Culp is an extremist who only represents the far-right faction of the Republican Party. Culp is a known anti-vaxxer who has insulted public health experts and Gov. Jay Inslee as they implemented necessary…

DGA Statement on Medicaid Expansion in Missouri

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DGA Statement on Medicaid Expansion in Missouri

Yesterday, voters in Missouri approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid in their state, despite numerous efforts from Republican Gov. Mike Parson to block it. Missouri was one of 13 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.  DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement: “Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s…

DGA Statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s Victory in Washington Primary

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DGA Statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s Victory in Washington Primary

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s primary victory in Washington:  “Congratulations to Gov. Inslee on his primary victory tonight. The governor’s focus on expanding economic opportunity and protecting working families puts Washington State in a better position as they bounce back from the effects of…

DGA Statement on Nicole Galloway’s Victory in Missouri Primary

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DGA Statement on Nicole Galloway’s Victory in Missouri Primary

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement on State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s primary victory in Missouri: “Congratulations to Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway on her primary victory tonight. A native Missourian, Nicole has spent her career protecting the hardworking families of Missouri and fighting for transparency and fairness. One of…

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