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Govs On Deck – September 16, 2019

Govs on Deck Sep 16, 2019

Govs On Deck – September 16, 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.…

Bevin Tells Taxpayers Out-Of-State Trips On Their Dime Are “None Of Their Business”

A report earlier this week from the Courier-Journal detailed Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s out-of-state trips on a state-owned plane. Bevin refused to disclose the reason for many of these trips. Now Bevin says it’s “none of their business.” He also said, “I have used the plane for personal reasons and used it to speak to…

Edwards Cleaned Up Jindal’s Budget Mess As State Posts $500M Budget Surplus

When Louisiana Gov. Edwards took office, the state’s budget was in a ditch. Former Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal turned the state’s $1 billion surplus into a $2 billion deficit – the worst in 30 years. Higher education and health care were consistently on the chopping block. Louisiana cut more funding from colleges and universities than…

ICYMI: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s Action on Gun Safety Earns National Attention as Congress Refuses to Act

“With Republicans continuing to obstruct gun safety measures at the federal level, some states are stepping up.” – Ali Velshi, MSNBC Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is receiving national attention for the gun safety executive action he signed into law this week. The unique action takes steps to limit New Jersey’s financial ties with…

ICYMI: North Carolina Gov. Cooper On MSNBC: Republicans Failed To Override Veto Through Bullying And Bribing, And Resorted To Lying

Gov. Cooper: “The people of North Carolina lost today. Teachers lost today. Working North Carolinians who don’t have health insurance lost today. And it is wrong.” Yesterday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper appeared on All In With Chris Hayes to discuss state House Republicans’ surprise vote to override his budget veto on 9/11. Gov. Cooper…

NC Republicans Hit A New Low With Today’s Surprise Vote On 9/11

Today, North Carolina Republicans hit a new low. After refusing to come to the table with a counteroffer to Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget, state House Republicans called a surprise vote on the morning of 9/11 to override Gov. Cooper’s budget veto. Knowing they didn’t have the votes if Democratic members were present, House Republicans deliberately…

Govs Get It Done: Uninsured Rate Drops in Louisiana Thanks to Gov. Edwards’ Medicaid Expansion

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Medicaid expansion is lowering the uninsured rate in the state even as the national rate continues to rise. In the last year, an estimated 19,000 Louisiana residents gained health care coverage, dropping the uninsured rate from 8.4 percent to eight percent. Gov. Edwards enacted a Medicaid expansion…

ICYMI: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Highlights Unique Action on Common Sense Gun Reforms on MSNBC

“There are a lot of states who gave up waiting for Congress to do something and took action of their own. New Jersey’s Democratic governor just did something unique.” Chris Jansing In case you missed it, Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy yesterday appeared on MSNBC to talk with Chris Jansing about his recent executive…

Congress Is Back To Work…And Abraham’s Back To Skipping Work

Rep. Abraham had a month off work in August. And now that Congress is back in session, Abraham is skipping work…again. He missed two more votes last night and three votes today, keeping his title of most absent member of Congress this session. This year, Abraham has missed a total of 219 votes. Abraham has…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors Call on Trump, McConnell to Pass National Gun Reforms

12 Democratic governors have signed on to a letter calling for the president to work with Congress to pass national gun reforms Today, 12 Democratic governors sent a letter to President Trump and Senate Majority Leader McConnell calling for action on national gun safety reforms. The letter, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was signed by…

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Govs On Deck – September 16, 2019

Bevin Tells Taxpayers Out-Of-State Trips On Their Dime Are “None Of Their Business”

Edwards Cleaned Up Jindal’s Budget Mess As State Posts $500M Budget Surplus

ICYMI: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s Action on Gun Safety Earns National Attention as Congress Refuses to Act

ICYMI: North Carolina Gov. Cooper On MSNBC: Republicans Failed To Override Veto Through Bullying And Bribing, And Resorted To Lying

NC Republicans Hit A New Low With Today’s Surprise Vote On 9/11

Govs Get It Done: Uninsured Rate Drops in Louisiana Thanks to Gov. Edwards’ Medicaid Expansion

ICYMI: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Highlights Unique Action on Common Sense Gun Reforms on MSNBC

Congress Is Back To Work…And Abraham’s Back To Skipping Work

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors Call on Trump, McConnell to Pass National Gun Reforms