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ICYMI: Three Democratic Governors Respond to Trump Census Manipulation in New York Times Op-Ed

In case you missed it, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to Trump’s Census manipulation in a New York Times op-ed. The governors promised to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to curb participation and highlighted the work in their states to ensure every person…

DGA Statement on Eric Holcomb Re-Election Announcement

Today, the Democratic Governors Association Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement he is running for re-election: “Hoosiers are still waiting for do-nothing Gov. Eric Holcomb to show up for them. When educators needed a pay raise to combat a statewide teacher shortage, Holcomb stiffed them. While Hoosiers…

Is This The Civility You Want, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest?

Bladen County GOP Shares Misogynistic Meme about Sen. Kamala Harris If North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is serious about running on civility in the gubernatorial race, it looks like he’s going to have to battle his own party’s incivility first. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest launched his gubernatorial campaign exploratory calling for more civility. In…

New Jersey Transplant Gianforte’s Failure To Launch With Montana Republicans

After defying the “deep concerns” of Montana Republicans and running for governor, Rep. Greg Gianforte is having even more problems with the party voters and activists. Gianforte is struggling to gain the support of Montana Republican legislators—who are rushing to his opponents in droves. Gianforte promised Montana Republicans he would retain his Congressional seat—then “duped”…

DGA Statement On Chris Sununu Auctioning Off His Veto of Paid Family Leave

VIDEO: Chris Sununu: “Is this legal? I’m selling vetoes. I don’t care.” At a Republican fundraiser in Wolfeboro on July 4, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu was featured as the auctioneer. At the event, Sununu literally auctioned off a copy of his veto of Senate Bill 1—a bill that would have enacted paid family and…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Latest News Jul 09, 2019

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Today, Bluegrass Values, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Taking.” The ad highlights why Andy Beshear is one of the country’s most effective Attorneys General. His record includes fighting for Kentucky families’ healthcare, delivering justice against child predators, ending the rape kit backlog and standing up to Matt…

Reeves Must Denounce Lawsuit Jeopardizing Mississippians’ Health Care Coverage

Latest News Jul 09, 2019

Reeves Must Denounce Lawsuit Jeopardizing Mississippians’ Health Care Coverage

Today, oral arguments begin in New Orleans for a Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant-backed lawsuit that could end protections for Mississippians with a pre-existing condition and jeopardize funding if the state accepts federal dollars for health care. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Mississippi: Insurance companies could refuse to…

Matt Bevin Has The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Kentuckians Of Their Health Care

Latest News Jul 09, 2019

Matt Bevin Has The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Kentuckians Of Their Health Care

Today, oral arguments begin in a Kentucky lawsuit that could end protections for Kentuckians with a pre-existing condition. Matt Bevin supports the end goal of this lawsuit: a full repeal the Affordable Care Act. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Kentucky: 479,600 Kentuckians who have gained coverage through…

Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone Must Denounce Lawsuit That Would Strip Louisianans Of Their Health Care

Latest News Jul 09, 2019

Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone Must Denounce Lawsuit That Would Strip Louisianans Of Their Health Care

Today, oral arguments begin in New Orleans for a lawsuit that could end protections for Louisianans with a pre-existing condition. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Louisiana: 445,800 Louisianans who have gained coverage through Medicaid expansion could become uninsured. Insurance companies could refuse to cover 1.9 million Louisianans…

Govs On Deck – July 9, 2019

Govs on Deck Jul 09, 2019

Govs On Deck – July 9, 2019

Good Tuesday morning – I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th and no one in DC floated away yesterday. 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…

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The Latest

ICYMI: Three Democratic Governors Respond to Trump Census Manipulation in New York Times Op-Ed

DGA Statement on Eric Holcomb Re-Election Announcement

Is This The Civility You Want, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest?

New Jersey Transplant Gianforte’s Failure To Launch With Montana Republicans

DGA Statement On Chris Sununu Auctioning Off His Veto of Paid Family Leave

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Reeves Must Denounce Lawsuit Jeopardizing Mississippians’ Health Care Coverage

Matt Bevin Has The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Kentuckians Of Their Health Care

Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone Must Denounce Lawsuit That Would Strip Louisianans Of Their Health Care

Govs On Deck – July 9, 2019