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ICYMI: Whitmer Playbook Shows How Democrats Win Michigan In 2020

Whitmer: Voters want “solutions not positions” In case you missed it, The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty profiled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decisive victory in 2018 and asked what lessons 2020 Democratic presidential candidates can draw from her victory in this critical swing state. Gov. Whitmer discusses how her laser-like focus on kitchen table issues, including…

Govs Get It Done: Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Earned Paid Leave Plan Sets Potential Model for Country

Paul Pellman, CEO of Kazoo: “Maine’s new sick leave policy for workers sets a precedent other states may follow” Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is earning national praise for the bipartisan earned paid leave bill she signed into law in May. In an article published last week on CNBC, Paul Pellman, CEO of Kazoo, called…

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2019

Govs on Deck Jul 29, 2019

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2019

Good Monday morning! 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, @CEAmestoy, and @MichBeyer.…

DGA-Backed Group Launches Two New Ads In Kentucky

Today, Bluegrass Values, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released two new TV ads, “Safety” and “Justice.” The ads highlight why Andy Beshear is one of the country’s most effective attorneys general. The first ad highlights Beshear’s record of keeping Kentucky children safe by taking on child predators. The second ad highlights…

HAPPENING NOW: Dem Govs Holding Press Conference Highlighting Health Care Innovation at the State Level

Dem Govs are expanding access to health care amid Republican sabotage at federal level Click here to watch live Right now, July 25th at 3:15 PM MDT, Democratic governors are holding a press conference at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting. As health care remains a top issue for many Americans, Democratic governors will discuss…

With Two Weeks Before the Republican Primary, Reeves Lowers Expectations

Reeves: “It’s hard to get to 50.” Before he even steps on the debate stage tonight, Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves has set a new low bar for himself: for the first time he is publicly floating the possibility of a runoff in two weeks. Who can blame Reeves for lowering expectations? He is battling…

Abraham Files For Congress…While Running For Governor

In a real show of confidence in his floundering run for Louisiana governor, Rep. Ralph Abraham filed paperwork yesterday to run for Congress in 2020. Umm…..what? To be fair, his gubernatorial campaign hasn’t been smooth sailing. Stories of Abraham stiffing veterans and children with cancer overshadowed his campaign launch. Abraham was boasting about Trump’s visit…

Govs On Deck – July 22, 2019

Govs on Deck Jul 22, 2019

Govs On Deck – July 22, 2019

Good Monday morning! 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, @CEAmestoy, and @MichBeyer.…

July 19, 2019: The Day One Of The RGA’s Favorite Louisiana Talking Points Was Laid To Rest

In case you missed it (looking at you, RGA), Louisiana’s unemployment rate saw the biggest drop among the states in the past year and is its lowest in 11 years. Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.3 percent, the lowest it has been since January 2008. “R.I.P. to one of the RGA’s favorite talking points,”…

DGA Releases New Video, “Bayou Boom“

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Bayou Boom,” highlighting how Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is bringing huge economic development wins to the Pelican State. Under Gov. Edwards’ tenure, Louisiana has seen significant economic wins. The state has its lowest unemployment rate in a decade. Louisiana has seen a new wave of…

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ICYMI: Whitmer Playbook Shows How Democrats Win Michigan In 2020

Govs Get It Done: Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Earned Paid Leave Plan Sets Potential Model for Country

Govs On Deck – July 29, 2019

DGA-Backed Group Launches Two New Ads In Kentucky

HAPPENING NOW: Dem Govs Holding Press Conference Highlighting Health Care Innovation at the State Level

With Two Weeks Before the Republican Primary, Reeves Lowers Expectations

Abraham Files For Congress…While Running For Governor

Govs On Deck – July 22, 2019

July 19, 2019: The Day One Of The RGA’s Favorite Louisiana Talking Points Was Laid To Rest

DGA Releases New Video, “Bayou Boom“