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Matt Bevin Insults Teachers, But Stands Silently While West Virginia Gov. Justice Takes Advantage of Kentuckians

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has no problem insulting teachers and working families. But when it comes to standing up to billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies who are stiffing coal country…Bevin is silent. Today, companies tied to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice have been ordered to pay $35 million in damages for defaulting on…

Lexington Herald-Leader Endorses Andy Beshear, Calls Him “Both Temperamentally And Substantively Ready” For Governor’s Office

Today, the Lexington Herald-Leader endorsed Attorney General Andy Beshear for Governor, praising him for his “deep understanding of Kentucky’s most crucial issues.” The paper has the second-largest circulation in Kentucky. The editorial board noted Beshear “understands exactly where Kentucky’s revenue-starved schools need the most help, and he support[sic] pay raises and moral support to overworked…

The Advocate Columnist: Rispone’s Plan To Repeal Medicaid Expansion Shows How Much Of A Phony He Really Is

In case you missed it, The Advocate Columnist Lanny Keller lambasted Eddie Rispone’s plan repeal Medicaid expansion as “morally repugnant” and “completely at odds with the message of Rispone’s bio spot.” Rispone has tried to fashion himself as a rags-to-riches millionaire who hasn’t forgotten where he came from. His plan to freeze Medicaid, which could…

DGA Releases New Video, “Right Thing“

Latest News Oct 24, 2019

DGA Releases New Video, “Right Thing“

Today the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Right Thing.” The video highlights Attorney General Andy Beshear’s latest endorsement from one of Matt Bevin’s primary opponents, William Woods, who said voting for Beshear is the “right thing to do.” Bevin continues to have problems uniting his party behind him. Bevin is feuding with his…

What Phony Eddie Rispone’s Saying: Nothing

Latest News Oct 24, 2019

What Phony Eddie Rispone’s Saying: Nothing

Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone is running into a problem: he’s too toxic to appear on the campaign trail. Eddie Rispone is largely absent from the campaign trail. In August, Rispone skipped “two of the higher-profile events gubernatorial candidates typically attend.” He skipped the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, which is known as a “regular stop”…

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Fights for Overtime Pay for Michigan Workers

Latest News Oct 24, 2019

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Fights for Overtime Pay for Michigan Workers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: “Strengthening paychecks is good for families, good for business, and good for our economy.” Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced that she had directed the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to establish rules to increase the salary threshold under which employers must pay overtime to their workers. Under…

Sununu’s “Blow To The North Country” Causes Biomass Workers To Lose Jobs

Latest News Oct 24, 2019

Sununu’s “Blow To The North Country” Causes Biomass Workers To Lose Jobs

Two biomass plants are shuttering because New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s vetoed a bipartisan bill guaranteeing the plants’ operations for three more years. The industry is an important source of energy for the state and “is the straw that stirs the drink of the North Country economy.” Even Republican state Senator David Starr said…

ICYMI: Chris Sununu Inducted Into Voter Suppression Hall Of Shame

In case you missed it, Let America Vote, a national voting rights organization, inducted Gov. Chris Sununu into the Voter Suppression Hall Of Shame for his aggressive efforts to restrict the right to vote. Sununu has certainly earned this dishonor for trying to rig elections for himself and the Republican party. Sununu signed into…

We Can’t Make This Up…Jim Justice Ditched West Virginians To Defend Himself In Court

According to a new ProPublica/Charleston Gazette-Mail report, Jim Justice ended a press conference early so he could race across town to defend one of his embattled coal businesses in court. It’s clear that Justice remains a part-time governor because he’s only concerned about himself and not West Virginians. Jim Justice previously argued it “doesn’t matter”…

Govs On Deck – October 21, 2019

Govs on Deck Oct 21, 2019

Govs On Deck – October 21, 2019

October 21st, 2019 Good Monday afternoon! Welcome to this week’s edition of “Govs on Deck” – the weekly tip sheet dedicated to keeping you informed about what is happening in Democratic governors’ offices around the country. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner,…

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Matt Bevin Insults Teachers, But Stands Silently While West Virginia Gov. Justice Takes Advantage of Kentuckians

Lexington Herald-Leader Endorses Andy Beshear, Calls Him “Both Temperamentally And Substantively Ready” For Governor’s Office

The Advocate Columnist: Rispone’s Plan To Repeal Medicaid Expansion Shows How Much Of A Phony He Really Is

DGA Releases New Video, “Right Thing“

What Phony Eddie Rispone’s Saying: Nothing

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Fights for Overtime Pay for Michigan Workers

Sununu’s “Blow To The North Country” Causes Biomass Workers To Lose Jobs

ICYMI: Chris Sununu Inducted Into Voter Suppression Hall Of Shame

We Can’t Make This Up…Jim Justice Ditched West Virginians To Defend Himself In Court

Govs On Deck – October 21, 2019