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Govs On Deck – April 13, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – April 13, 2020

Good Monday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all safe and healthy. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. A different sort of week: Because of the quickly evolving situation, we…

ICYMI: Nashua Telegraph Editorial: Testing Should Increase

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ICYMI: Nashua Telegraph Editorial: Testing Should Increase

“The state’s response to this pandemic has been unacceptable. The governor’s silence is even more so.” Last Thursday, the Nashua Telegraph published an editorial calling out GOP Gov. Chris Sununu for his slow response to Granite Staters’ concerns about COVID-19, saying that New Hampshire “deserves better from its governor” and “ignoring an emergency doesn’t make…

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On Trump Administration To Open Special Enrollment Period

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In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On Trump Administration To Open Special Enrollment Period

Today, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma calling on them to immediately open a special enrollment period on the federal health care exchange to help…

DGA Releases New Video “Confusion”

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DGA Releases New Video “Confusion”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Confusion”.  Chris Sununu has repeatedly ignored expert opinion and sent mixed messages to Granite Staters in the middle of the COVID-19 public health emergency. He has repeatedly downplayed the severity of the crisis saying there was a “very low risk” to New Hampshire as experts were…

DGA Announces Record-Breaking First Quarter Fundraising

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DGA Announces Record-Breaking First Quarter Fundraising

Democratic Governors’ Strong Leadership Showing the Country Why State Elections Matter Today, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) announced the organization raised more than $11.2 million across all entities in the first quarter of 2020, one of the highest amounts ever raised by the organization in the first quarter and the biggest Q1 haul in a…

Parson’s Staunch Opposition to Medicaid Expansion Leaves Vulnerable Missourians In Health Care-Desert As Global Pandemic Closes In

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Parson’s Staunch Opposition to Medicaid Expansion Leaves Vulnerable Missourians In Health Care-Desert As Global Pandemic Closes In

Missouri Fifth In Nation For Rural Hospital Closures Since 2010 Even as critical rural hospitals closed across the state, GOP Gov. Mike Parson has been unwavering in his opposition to Medicaid expansion. Now as coronavirus cases rise, the governor’s failure to save Missouri’s rural hospitals threatens the lives of even more Missourians.  Since 2010, Missouri…

ICYMI: MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Applauds Democratic Governors For Taking Early Action on COVID-19

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ICYMI: MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Applauds Democratic Governors For Taking Early Action on COVID-19

On MSNBC Wednesday night, Rachel Maddow praised leaders like Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Gavin Newsom who “grabbed the curve early and decisively and bent it forcefully down.” She said, “They are doing better than they otherwise would have, better than they prepared for.” This preparation has resulted in states that locked down…

Every State, Every Vote: Superior Court Blocks Chris Sununu’s Attempt to Infringe on Granite Staters’ Fundamental Right to Vote

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Every State, Every Vote: Superior Court Blocks Chris Sununu’s Attempt to Infringe on Granite Staters’ Fundamental Right to Vote

On Thursday, a superior court judge ruled against New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s 2017 law that required new voters to present onerous paperwork to prove New Hampshire residency or face penalties saying it would have created confusion, caused long lines at the polls, and particularly burdened low income and young voters.  Judge David Anderson rejected…

Govs On Deck – April 10, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – April 10, 2020

Good Friday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck” – the one thing keeping me aware of what day of the week it is. We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all safe and healthy. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter…

Govs On Deck – April 9, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – April 9, 2020

Good Thursday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck” – the one thing keeping me aware of what day of the week it is. We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all safe and healthy. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter…

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