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Govs On Deck – April 15, 2020

Govs on Deck Apr 15, 2020

Govs On Deck – April 15, 2020

Good Wednesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all 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. A different sort of week: Because of the quickly evolving situation, we…

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Urge Trump Administration to Hold Special Open Enrollment Period During COVID-19 Pandemic

On Monday, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the Trump administration, urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to hold a special enrollment period on the federal health care exchange. The…

Pot, Meet Kettle: Jim Justice, Richest Person in West Virginia, Accuses Primary Challenger of Living Large

West Virginia GOP Gov. Jim Justice’s campaign released a new primary ad, “Lived Large,” accusing Justice’s primary opponent Woody Thrasher of spending big on a state-funded trip to China. This ad isn’t a good look for either candidate – Justice is the richest man in West Virginia and has been accused of using his governorship…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Enacts Sweeping Progressive Reforms

Over the weekend, Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam used his Democratic majority to sign into law sweeping progressive measures to improve Virginians’ quality of life. The new laws include increased access to voting, a commitment to renewable energy, criminal justice reform, improved gun safety, a ban on discriminatory practices against LGBTQ individuals, and the removal…

Govs On Deck – April 14, 2020

Govs on Deck Apr 14, 2020

Govs On Deck – April 14, 2020

Good Tuesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all 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. A different sort of week: Because of the quickly evolving situation, we…

Every State, Every Vote: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Expands Voting Access and Establishes Election Day As A Holiday

Latest News Apr 13, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Expands Voting Access and Establishes Election Day As A Holiday

Yesterday, Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam enacted wide-sweeping reforms to expand access to voting across the state and to give Virginians a new holiday to celebrate – Election Day. Gov. Northam signed multiple pieces of legislation into law that will make it easier for all Virginians to cast their ballots. Measures include removing photo ID…

Govs On Deck – April 13, 2020

Govs on Deck Apr 13, 2020

Govs On Deck – April 13, 2020

Good Monday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all 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. A different sort of week: Because of the quickly evolving situation, we…

ICYMI: Nashua Telegraph Editorial: Testing Should Increase

Latest News Apr 13, 2020

ICYMI: Nashua Telegraph Editorial: Testing Should Increase

“The state’s response to this pandemic has been unacceptable. The governor’s silence is even more so.” Last Thursday, the Nashua Telegraph published an editorial calling out GOP Gov. Chris Sununu for his slow response to Granite Staters’ concerns about COVID-19, saying that New Hampshire “deserves better from its governor” and “ignoring an emergency doesn’t make…

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On Trump Administration To Open Special Enrollment Period

Latest News Apr 13, 2020

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On Trump Administration To Open Special Enrollment Period

Today, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma calling on them to immediately open a special enrollment period on the federal health care exchange to help…

DGA Releases New Video “Confusion”

Latest News Apr 13, 2020

DGA Releases New Video “Confusion”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Confusion”. Chris Sununu has repeatedly ignored expert opinion and sent mixed messages to Granite Staters in the middle of the COVID-19 public health emergency. He has repeatedly downplayed the severity of the crisis saying there was a “very low risk” to New Hampshire as experts were…

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Govs On Deck – April 15, 2020

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Urge Trump Administration to Hold Special Open Enrollment Period During COVID-19 Pandemic

Pot, Meet Kettle: Jim Justice, Richest Person in West Virginia, Accuses Primary Challenger of Living Large

Dem Govs Get It Done: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Enacts Sweeping Progressive Reforms

Govs On Deck – April 14, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Expands Voting Access and Establishes Election Day As A Holiday

Govs On Deck – April 13, 2020

ICYMI: Nashua Telegraph Editorial: Testing Should Increase

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On Trump Administration To Open Special Enrollment Period

DGA Releases New Video “Confusion”