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Govs Get It Done: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Protects Health Care for Nearly 100,000 Kentuckians, Fulfills Key Campaign Promise

Newly-elected Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear today fulfilled a key campaign promise by rescinding former GOP Gov. Matt Bevin’s harmful plan to impose work requirements and monthly premiums on some recipients. Under Bevin’s plan, nearly 100,000 Kentuckians would have lost health care coverage. Over 1.3 million people in Kentucky are currently ensured through the state’s…

ICYMI: Indiana Teachers Say Holcomb Is “Kicking The Can Down The Road” On Teacher Pay

Indiana teachers aren’t waiting for Gov. Eric Holcomb to prioritize their long-overdue pay raise. They are taking matters into their own hands. Teachers held a massive “Red For Ed” rally at the Statehouse to protest Holcomb’s anti-teacher agenda. Holcomb was nowhere to be found, instead flying to Boca Raton. Now Holcomb refuses to include a…

Sununu On Thin Ice For Nominating His Family’s Ski Resort For Special Tax Breaks

This week, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu was caught designating Waterville Valley, where his family owns a ski resort, as an “opportunity zone.” This designation gives wealthy investors preferential tax treatment. But for Sununu, is it another way to benefit himself and his family’s business? Waterville Valley has been in a mountain of trouble for…

North Carolina Rep. Grange Thinks “Medicaid Expansion Won’t Work.” Even Republicans Know That Isn’t True.

After trying to position herself as a moderate last week, North Carolina Rep. Grange showed her true colors this morning on a radio show saying, “Medicaid expansion won’t work.” Republican governors in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Arizona, and North Dakota have chosen to expand Medicaid. Maybe Grange could learn something from them. North Carolina Republicans’ partisan…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Beshear Restores The Right To Vote For Over 140,000 Kentuckians

Today, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order automatically restoring the right to vote of former non-violent felons who have served their time. Under the executive order, more than 140,000 Kentuckians will be able to re-engage in the state’s civic process. The executive order reverses a decision by GOP Gov. Matt Bevin that previously…

Holcomb’s Christmas Gift To Teachers And State Vendors: Empty Promises

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his legislative agenda for next year and (you guessed it!) he’s leaving behind teachers and child service workers. But if you’re a close friend of Holcomb, don’t worry he’s got you covered. For months, state vendors for the Department of Child Services (DCS) haven’t been paid for services. One child…

DGA Statement On Gov. Andy Beshear’s Inauguration

Today, DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement regarding Gov. Andy Beshear’s Inauguration in Kentucky: “Congratulations to Andy Beshear on being sworn in as the next governor of Kentucky. Governor Beshear has spent his career creating real pathways to prosperity for children and families. Throughout his campaign, he promised to support public schools,…

‘Twas Filing Week In North Carolina And The Republican Infighting Has Already Begun

The sparks are already flying in the North Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary…and it started during filing week. So much for party unity. State Rep. Holly Grange wasted no time going after Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and said she doesn’t “come from a political family” and that she would “appeal to more moderate Republicans.” Hmm, what’s…

DGA, In Partnership With Fair Fight, Launches “Every State, Every Vote” Initiative Ahead of 2020 Election

Today, the Democratic Governors Association, in partnership with Fair Fight, launched Every State, Every Vote, a new comprehensive initiative to bring together state efforts around voter protection, voting access, redistricting, and the 2020 census. The initiative will be co-chaired by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Founder of Fair Fight Stacey Abrams and will focus on…

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Tim Walz Puts State on Path to Combat Climate Change

“Tackling climate change requires bold thinking and collaboration.” – Gov. Tim Walz This week, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order creating the Climate Change Subcabinet and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Climate Change to help the state implement bold action on climate change. The new subcabinet and advisory council will bring state…

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