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Overridden: Dems Block Scott’s Attempt to Deny Vermonters A Raise

Vermont Democrats scored a historic victory for working families today as the House voted to override Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a minimum wage increase. The bill, which raises the minimum wage to $12.55 by 2022, will likely result in higher wages for 40,000 Vermonters, but out-of-touch Phil Scott has made it clear he…

ICYMI: The Register-Herald Editorial: Justice ought to retire his coach’s whistle

In Sunday’s Register-Herald, the editorial board called on West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to “retire his coach’s whistle, show up at the capitol and get to work.” Justice been accused of being absent during critical moments and scarcely meeting with his Cabinet by both Democrats and Republicans, in addition to running the worst state economy…

ICYMI: North Carolina Sides With Gov. Cooper on Medicaid Expansion, Investing In Education

In the ongoing budget battle between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican North Carolina Legislature, a new poll shows that the majority of North Carolina residents believe Medicaid should be expanded. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said Medicaid should be expanded in North Carolina, compared to only 30 percent who say the program should remain…

Govs Get It Done: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Establishes Climate Initiatives Task Force

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards yesterday announced a $1 billion Coastal Master Plan that establishes an ambitious Climate Initiatives Task Force. The task force will set emissions goals by industry, evaluate new opportunities for technological advancements, and recommend policies to reduce Louisiana’s greenhouse gas emissions while boosting the economy. Gov. Edwards’ historic master plan appoints…

ICYMI: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Talks Caucuses, What Happens In Vegas on MSNBC

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak appeared today on MSNBC to discuss the Democratic presidential caucuses and the issues that matter to voters in Nevada. Gov. Sisolak highlighted the importance of health care, education, and climate change, noting that Reno and Las Vegas are two of the fastest warming cities in America. As Nevada’s first Democratic governor…

Greg Gianforte Silent As National Republicans Put Montana Economy On The Chopping Block, Threatening Nearly 200 Jobs

Gianforte Continues to Put Political Career and Friends in the Swamp Before Montanans The Trump administration has announced it intends to cut $223 million from the Marine Corps F-35 program in order to fund the border wall project which both Gianforte and Trump promised would be paid for by Mexico. The F-35 program is an…

Every State, Every Vote: Federal Court Blocks DeSantis’ Attempts To Disenfranchise Millions

Today, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction that GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to weaken Amendment 4, a constitutional amendment re-enfranchising ex-felons after they have completed their sentence, amounts to an unfair poll tax. The ruling could allow the 1.6 million Florida felons who have completed their prison sentences to regain…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. John Bel Edwards Urges Participation in the 2020 Census

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards yesterday urged Louisiana residents to participate in next year’s census. In 2010, less than half of New Orleans’ population responded to the census survey – leaving thousands of people underrepresented at the state and federal level. Gov. Edwards signed an executive order in December creating the Louisiana Complete Count…

Clown Car: Top Republican Fundraiser Makes Half A Million Dollar Mistake, Somehow Believes He’s Qualified to Manage Washington State Economy

Last week, the Seattle Times reported that leading Republican gubernatorial fundraiser Joshua Freed broke the law by loaning his campaign $500,000 and then taking it back. He also seems to be confused on whether he ever meant to loan himself the money saying at one point that “I put the money in as a loan”…

ICYMI: Parson Doubles Down on Refusal to Expand Medicaid

In case you missed it, GOP Gov. Mike Parson is doubling down on his refusal to expand Medicaid in Missouri. Instead, he argues that the state already has enough individuals covered under the program. Missouri is one of just 14 states in the country that has not expanded Medicaid and the state’s families are paying…

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