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Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Invests Millions to Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuels, Cut Energy Costs, and Train for Green Jobs

As part of her historic Maine Jobs and Recovery plan, Gov. Janet Mills this week unveiled investments to help Maine people weatherize their homes, reduce their reliance on harmful fossil fuels, and cut their energy costs. The Maine Jobs and Recovery plan will provide $25 million in federal funds to continue Maine’s progress in embracing…

Big Gretch is Delivering Big Savings for Michigan Drivers

Every Michigan driver with auto insurance will be seeing a “financial boon” thanks to efforts by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to lower costs for working families, according to new reporting from the Detroit News. After Gov. Whitmer called on the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to return up to $5 billion in surpluses to Michiganders, the association…

DGA Statement on Gov. Phil Murphy’s Victory in the New Jersey Gubernatorial Election

The following is a statement by DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Gov. Phil Murphy’s win in the New Jersey race for governor: “Congratulations to Gov. Phil Murphy on his re-election as Governor of New Jersey. This win is historic — Gov. Murphy is the first Democratic governor to be reelected in…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Launches Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant Program

Today, Gov. Janet Mills launched the Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant Program to help Maine’s small businesses. The new $20 million program will provide grants to small businesses that need immediate short-term help with expenses stemming from the impacts of COVID-19. “Small businesses are the backbone of Maine’s economy, and my Administration will…

DGA Statement on the Results of the Virginia Gubernatorial Election

The following is a statement by DGA Executive Director Noam Lee on the results of the Virginia governor’s race: “Terry McAuliffe ran a strong, positive campaign focused on the issues that matter most. The central goal of his campaign — to build a better Virginia that works for everyone — resonated with voters, and despite…

Facing a Crowded and Extremist Field, Mark Amodei Dodges Nevada GOP Primary “Where Everybody Just Tries to Bash Their Way to Victory”

After months of criticizing the weak and crowded Nevada GOP primary field, Mark Amodei has announced he won’t run for governor. In his decision, Amodei cited that the race will be highly hostile and bruise the eventual nominee in the general election. “You better have a plan that’s going to make you different than just…

New Report: James Craig Ran Away From Attempted Carjacking, But Now Trying to Cover It Up

In most cases, a carjacker unknowingly selecting the chief of police as his target would be extraordinary bad luck for the carjacker — in most cases. However, when a potential carjacker tried to go after James Craig when he was Detroit Police Chief in 2013, the likely thief got off scot-free when Craig fled the…

Donald Trump is Finally Campaigning for Glenn Youngkin, But Won’t Face Virginians in Person

For Immediate Release: October 29, 2021 Contact: David Turner, 213-840-1464 turner@dga.net Donald Trump is Finally Campaigning for Glenn Youngkin, But Won’t Face Virginians in Person It looks like Glenn Youngkin will finally have his #1 fan Donald Trump campaigning for him next week — but it won’t be in person. Trump has finally scheduled…

DGA Statement on President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework

After Democrats in Congress reached an agreement on President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework, Democratic Governors Association Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement: “The historic agreement reached today by Democrats in Congress on President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda is a long-overdue investment in America’s middle class and its impact…

REPORT: Ron DeSantis Once Backed a Mandatory Vaccine Registry for Kids, Proving His Anti-Vaxx Crusade is Just Political Posturing

A scathing new report from HuffPost exposes Gov. Ron DeSantis for flip-flopping his stance on vaccines for political benefit. Two years before he became the face of Florida’s catastrophic crusade against vaccine mandates, DeSantis signed a law requiring children’s vaccinations to be logged into a statewide database. Now, DeSantis is pushing anti-science and anti-vaccine policies…

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