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Every State, Every Vote: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Creates Independent Redistricting Commission

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Monday signed an executive order creating a nonpartisan commission to help draw the state’s legislative maps next year. Wisconsin has one of the most gerrymandered state legislature maps in the country – an advantage that gave Republicans the majority of seats across the state despite losing the majority of votes. …

Richest Member of Congress, Greg Gianforte Donates $250,000 To Fully Cement Role As Creature of the Swamp

Gianforte Has Invested Nearly Five Times More To Elect National Republicans Than He Has In Montana Congress’ richest member and New Jerseyan, Greg Gianforte, today donated a whopping $250,000 to the National Republican Campaign Committee, making clear his priorities lie not with Montana families but with the pay-to-play culture of the D.C. swamp. Gianforte…

On Eve of Right to Life Rally, MO Gov. Mike Parson’s Anti-Choice Record Is Big Liability in Governor’s Campaign

In case you missed it, the Associated Press reported that Missouri’s gubernatorial race is being viewed as increasingly competitive thanks to GOP Gov. Mike Parson’s severe anti-choice record. Gov. Parson will become the first sitting Missouri governor to speak at the Midwest Right to Life Rally on Saturday. In 2019, Gov. Parson signed a bill…

ICYMI: Morning Joe Panel Discusses Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Political Playbook

Last week, Morning Joe discussed what issues led to Gov. Edwards’ successful reelection and how it could be a model for Democrats running in swing states. Gov. Edwards’ campaign pollster Zac McCrary talked about Gov. Edwards’ real record of bipartisan accomplishments that made it possible for him to be the first Democrat reelected as governor…

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Jay Inslee Oversees Record Low Unemployment

Washington State reported 4.3% unemployment, the lowest since 1976 as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that Washington State achieved a record low unemployment rate. At 4.3%, Washington’s unemployment under Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, is the lowest ever recorded by the BLS since 1976. …

DGA Statement on Selection of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Deliver Democratic Response to State of the Union

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today released the following statement on Speaker Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer’s selection of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to deliver the Democratic Response to President Trump’s State of the Union address. The response will be delivered on Tuesday, February 4th. “I am incredibly proud that Governor Whitmer…

Jim Justice Wastes Taxpayer Dollars But Expects State Employees To Come Up With Cost-Cutting Measures

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice wasted taxpayer dollars and gave away millions of dollars benefiting himself while expecting state employees to find new ways to save the state government money. This week, the State Employee Suggestion Award Board rewarded two state employees who found ways to save the state money; one found $13,000 and another…

Every State, Every Vote: Illinois Gov. Pritzker Makes Voting Easier for Students

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker yesterday signed legislation allowing students to leave school to exercise their right to vote. The new law gives students permission to be absent from school for up to two hours to vote in any election, either on the day of or during early voting. The idea for the legislation was…

ICYMI: Missouri GOP Gov. Mike Parson Turns Back on Veterans’ Caregivers

More than 500 caregivers for Missouri’s veterans were left out in the cold last week after Gov. Mike Parson backtracked on the previously promised pay raises for the vital workforce. With nursing assistants making under $25,000 a year, Gov. Parson had promised the Missouri Veterans Commission an additional $3 million in his $30.9 billion budget…

ICYMI: Planned Parenthood “Created To Destroy The Entire Black Race” Says Leading Republican Gubernatorial Candidate In North Carolina

Dan Forest Showcases His Extremist Viewpoints Four Years After North Carolina Voters Rejected Radical Right-Wing Politics On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, North Carolina gubernatorial candidate, reiterated the debunked claim that Planned Parenthood was “created to destroy the entire black race.” The local NAACP strongly condemned his remarks saying “I’m not…

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