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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.

Latest News Aug 30, 2019

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

Latest News Aug 30, 2019

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…

Govs Get It Done: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Receives Praise for Clean Energy Proposal

Latest News Aug 30, 2019

Govs Get It Done: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Receives Praise for Clean Energy Proposal

“The governor’s commitment and leadership in this area are to be commended, as are the efforts of the professionals at the state Department of Environmental Quality” – Winston-Salem Journal Editorial Board Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is being praised for his leadership in combating climate change. Last year, Gov. Cooper signed an executive order…

DGA Statement on Jim Neely’s Gubernatorial Announcement In Missouri

Latest News Aug 30, 2019

DGA Statement on Jim Neely’s Gubernatorial Announcement In Missouri

Today, Democratic Governors Association Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding state Rep. Jim Neely’s announcement that he is running for governor of Missouri: “Mike Parson earned this primary challenge because of his record serving wealthy special interests instead of working Missourians. The Missouri GOP is deeply divided and will now have to…

DGA Releases Statement on Mississippi GOP Gubernatorial Primary Results, Launches New Website: TateForTate.com

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on the results from Mississippi’s GOP primary election for governor: “Reeves was supposed to skate through the primary but instead he is barely limping out of this runoff. Despite spending millions of dollars and having the top job in the state legislature, Reeves…

ICYMI: WRAL Chastises NC GOP’s Excuses For Delaying Medicaid Expansion As “Cruel” And “Phony”

WRAL Editorial Board: “End the excuses, stop the delays. Discuss and approve Medicaid expansion now.” In case you missed it, WRAL’s Editorial Board chastised North Carolina Republicans for refusing to expand Medicaid, which would cover over 500,000 North Carolinians. Gov. Roy Cooper proposed Medicaid expansion in his budget but for 50 days North Carolina Republicans…

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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

Govs Get It Done: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Receives Praise for Clean Energy Proposal

DGA Statement on Jim Neely’s Gubernatorial Announcement In Missouri

DGA Releases Statement on Mississippi GOP Gubernatorial Primary Results, Launches New Website: TateForTate.com

ICYMI: WRAL Chastises NC GOP’s Excuses For Delaying Medicaid Expansion As “Cruel” And “Phony”