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TheGrio: Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Woody Myers On Running to Become Indiana’s First Black Governor

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Woody Myers sat down with theGrio to discuss his historic run to become Indiana’s first Black governor and how his background as a public health expert and medical doctor make him the best candidate for this moment. When Dr. Myers was appointed as Indiana’s first Black health commissioner, he battled the…

ICYMI: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Urges Congress to Include State Aid in Next COVID-19 Stimulus

“Doing the right thing in the midst of an international pandemic shouldn’t be that hard.” During an MSNBC interview on Wednesday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pleaded with Congress to continue the expanded unemployment benefits and include substantial aid for states in the next COVID-19 relief bill. Senate Republicans’ current proposal includes zero dollars for states…

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Tries to Distract From His Failures on COVID-19 With Political Games

Latest News Jul 30, 2020

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Tries to Distract From His Failures on COVID-19 With Political Games

With COVID-19 Cases Skyrocketing, Parson Makes A Desperate Attempt to Get Missourians to Focus on Other Issues Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is completely out of step with Missouri voters and has lost the faith of his own party. Parson failed at reining in the COVID-19 pandemic, so he’s making a desperate attempt to pivot to…

Greg Gianforte Announces Support For Policies That Could Undermine Nearly 100,000 Montana Jobs

Latest News Jul 30, 2020

Greg Gianforte Announces Support For Policies That Could Undermine Nearly 100,000 Montana Jobs

Over the last few weeks, GOP gubernatorial nominee Greg Gianforte has highlighted his support for policies that could undermine nearly 100,000 Montana jobs — the last thing Montanans need as we are facing the economic fallout from COVID-19. Gianforte supports ending the extended COVID-19 unemployment benefit. Not only would that hurt struggling, unemployed Montanans, it…

Every State Every Vote Responds to the President’s Threats to Delay the Election

Latest News Jul 30, 2020

Every State Every Vote Responds to the President’s Threats to Delay the Election

This morning, President Trump threatened to “Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote.” Trump also falsely stated that universal mail-in voting is “fraudulent.” Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement in response to these absurd comments: “The President does not have the legal authority to…

New Poll Shows Virginians Have Confidence in Gov. Ralph Northam’s Pandemic Response

Latest News Jul 30, 2020

New Poll Shows Virginians Have Confidence in Gov. Ralph Northam’s Pandemic Response

A Hampton University poll released yesterday had two main takeaways: the majority of Virginians approve of the job Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam is doing, and nearly 3 in 4 Virginians disapprove of President Trump. The pollsters found “many Virginians have confidence” in Gov. Northam. The majority of Virginians feel the governor issued his stay at…

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2020

Govs on Deck Jul 29, 2020

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2020

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for “Govs on Deck” with David Turner. That’s right – you’re still stuck with me. Sorry, not sorry. Same Govs on Deck time, same Govs on Deck channel, coming at you Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at turner@dga.net. You…

Every State, Every Vote: Arizona Republicans Urge Supreme Court to Reinstate Discriminatory Voting Restrictions

Today, Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Republicans are making another attempt to disenfranchise minority voters in the state. The group petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate a pair of voting restrictions that will make it more difficult for people of color to vote in the fall. The restrictions were struck down by the 9th Circuit…

Gov. Janet Mills Continues to Receive High Marks from Mainers on Handling of COVID-19

A Colby College poll released yesterday shows Maine Gov. Janet Mills continues to receive high job approvals – 59% of Mainers had a favorable view of the governor. Gov. Mills has significantly outperformed President Trump and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who have both criticized Gov. Mills’ reopening plan. The poll showed the majority of…

Roundup: Democratic Governors Blast Lack of State Aid In Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

Senate Republicans laid out a proposal for the next COVID-19 stimulus package that seeks to slash benefits for unemployed Americans and doesn’t include substantial aid to states and localities. Democratic governors across the country have pushed back on Republicans’ attempts to cut support for unemployed Americans and leave states in the lurch: Connecticut Gov. Ned…

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TheGrio: Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Woody Myers On Running to Become Indiana’s First Black Governor

ICYMI: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Urges Congress to Include State Aid in Next COVID-19 Stimulus

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Tries to Distract From His Failures on COVID-19 With Political Games

Greg Gianforte Announces Support For Policies That Could Undermine Nearly 100,000 Montana Jobs

Every State Every Vote Responds to the President’s Threats to Delay the Election

New Poll Shows Virginians Have Confidence in Gov. Ralph Northam’s Pandemic Response

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Arizona Republicans Urge Supreme Court to Reinstate Discriminatory Voting Restrictions

Gov. Janet Mills Continues to Receive High Marks from Mainers on Handling of COVID-19

Roundup: Democratic Governors Blast Lack of State Aid In Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Bill