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Mississippi GOP Hosts A Unity Event…When Reeves Is Tearing The Party Apart

The Mississippi Republican Party is hosting a unity event. Only problem is…Tate Reeves is tearing the MS GOP apart. After a divisive primary thanks to Reeves, gubernatorial candidate Bill Waller refused to endorse him. Waller disagreed with Reeves on Medicaid reform, teacher pay, and infrastructure. GOP Lt. Gov. nominee Hosemann refused to endorse Reeves. Hosemann…

DGA Statement on Mike Parson’s Decision To Run For Reelection

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement regarding Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s decision to run for reelection: “Mike Parson took an oath to serve the people of Missouri—yet he’s only willing to serve the special interests. Parson’s big-donor buddies are rewarded with government contracts fattening their profits all while Missourians…

ICYMI: Mississippi Republican LG Nominee Bashes Reeves’ Leadership, Refuses To Endorse Him

In case you missed it, Mississippi Today profiled the divisions between Mississippi Republican gubernatorial nominee Tate Reeves and Republican Lt. Gov. nominee Delbert Hosemann. It boils down to policy and stylistic differences. Hosemann and Reeves disagree on increasing teacher pay, expanding Medicaid, and addressing the state’s infrastructure crisis. Hosemann refused to endorse Reeves and…

Govs Get It Done: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Executive Order to Advance Medicaid Expansion Effort After GOP Blocks Legislation

“Governor Laura Kelly says she will do everything in her power to make sure that 2020 is the year that lawmakers finally expand Medicaid in Kansas.” KWCH Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly yesterday signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion. Gov. Kelly fought for Medicaid expansion during the 2019 legislative session…

ICYMI: Republican State Senator: Bevin’s “Shameful Treatment of Jenean Hampton Should Disqualify Him From Reelection”

Sen. Seum: “How can we expect Bevin to solve Kentucky’s problems when he has shown total disregard for the members of his own party?” In case you missed it, Republican state Sen. Dan Seum wrote an op-ed in the Courier-Journal arguing why Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s shameful treatment of Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton is…

ICYMI: Republican State Senator Hosts “Bullied By Bevin” Picnic

In case you missed it, a Republican state senator is hosting a picnic for every person who Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has bullied. It’s certainly going to be well-attended. Teachers, judges, journalists, retirees, union members, schoolchildren, members of his own party, and his hand-picked lieutenant governor are all welcome to the picnic. Insulting all of…

Govs On Deck – September 3, 2019

Govs on Deck Sep 03, 2019

Govs On Deck – September 3, 2019

Good Tuesday morning and happy September! 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,…

ICYMI: Columnist: Hood “Smiling After Mississippi’s GOP Runoff”

In case you missed it, a well-known columnist and political science professor discussed all the reasons why a costly runoff benefits Mississippi Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jim Hood’s campaign. Michael Nelson argues Reeves is a weaker nominee for Hood to face because of his unpopular agenda, unlikability, and Hood’s unique appeal to Mississippi voters. My how…

Sirens For Bevin In Eastern Kentucky: No One Showed Up For His Rally With Donald Trump Jr.

Yesterday Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin held a rally with Donald Trump Jr. in Pikeville…except no one was there. Bevin had a historically poor performance in the primary largely because of his abysmal showing in Eastern Kentucky. Bevin lost Pike County in the Republican primary to a challenger he continues to feud with. He has all…

Govs Get It Done: Oregon Governor Kate Brown Adds $1 Billion to Public School Classrooms

The Student Success Act increases funding for Oregon’s public schools to improve education for every child statewide Democratic Oregon Gov. Kate Brown yesterday ceremonially signed the Student Success Act, adding $1 billion to classrooms every year. The bill, which was decades in the making, was passed by the legislature in May. The Student Success Act…

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Mississippi GOP Hosts A Unity Event…When Reeves Is Tearing The Party Apart

DGA Statement on Mike Parson’s Decision To Run For Reelection

ICYMI: Mississippi Republican LG Nominee Bashes Reeves’ Leadership, Refuses To Endorse Him

Govs Get It Done: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Executive Order to Advance Medicaid Expansion Effort After GOP Blocks Legislation

ICYMI: Republican State Senator: Bevin’s “Shameful Treatment of Jenean Hampton Should Disqualify Him From Reelection”

ICYMI: Republican State Senator Hosts “Bullied By Bevin” Picnic

Govs On Deck – September 3, 2019

ICYMI: Columnist: Hood “Smiling After Mississippi’s GOP Runoff”

Sirens For Bevin In Eastern Kentucky: No One Showed Up For His Rally With Donald Trump Jr.

Govs Get It Done: Oregon Governor Kate Brown Adds $1 Billion to Public School Classrooms