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Trump Visits New Hampshire To See Chris Sununu, His #1 New England Fan

New poll shows Trump 26 points underwater in New Hampshire Today, President Trump is visiting New Hampshire to see his #1 fan, Gov. Chris Sununu. Chris Sununu worked hard to earn this trip. He’s traveled to the White House to suck up to Trump even after he called New Hampshire a “drug infested den.” New…

Govs Get It Done: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Executive Directive Strengthening Background Checks

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper today signed a gun safety executive directive that will strengthen background checks on gun sales. Cooper had previously worked to strengthen the state background check system as the state’s former attorney general. The directive further closes crime reporting gaps between state and federal agencies to improve information shared with…

Govs Get It Done: Oregon Governor Kate Brown Signs Paid Family Leave Bill

The new paid leave system will be one of the most progressive and generous in the country Democratic Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a paid family leave bill today, making Oregon one of only 8 states to offer such a system. Oregon’s new bill will provide 12 weeks of paid leave for employees to care…

Govs On Deck – August 12, 2019

Govs on Deck Aug 12, 2019

Govs On Deck – August 12, 2019

August 12th, 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,…

In Louisiana, RGA Stuck With Two C-List Candidates Who Idolize Jindal

After talking a big game, the biggest loser as qualifying ends for governor in Louisiana this week: The GOP. They failed to put up any big names against Gov. Edwards’ in this race. Here’s what happened: First, they tried Rep. Steve Scalise. He passed. Then, Attorney General Jeff Landry passed. Then Sen. John Kennedy passed.…

Chris Sununu Puts Gun Lobby Ahead Of The Safety Of Granite State Families

Today, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed a bill establishing background checks and other common sense gun safety measures. Despite supporting background checks as a candidate for governor in 2016, Chris Sununu made clear his priority isn’t the safety of Granite State children and families. Sununu hasn’t put forward any plan that would ease the…

Sununu Thinks Raises Are Great For Him, Bad For Granite Staters

Sununu gave himself a $20,000 raise Raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour would directly affect 115,000 New Hampshire workers Today, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed a bill that would have raised the state’s minimum wage. When he became governor, Sununu took a $20,000 raise. And he made sure his family and cronies…

Models For Mitch McConnell: Dem Govs Show How To Act To Prevent Gun Violence

D.C. may be stymied in the gun violence prevention debate but Democratic governors are leading on this public safety issue in the states. One person stands in the way of delivering progress nationwide on this issue: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. So we thought we’d give Mitch some models Democratic governors are using to prevent…

Govs Get It Done: Delaware Governor John Carney Codifies Pre-Existing Conditions Protections and Expands Dental Coverage

The bills would protect 389,000 Delawareans with a pre-existing condition and expand dental coverage to 245,000 Delawareans Democratic Delaware Gov. John Carney signed two bills yesterday to expand health care coverage for Medicaid recipients and defend protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. In a ceremony at Westside Family Healthcare, Gov. Carney signed the…

Mississippi Runoff Rumble Update: Reeves Goes After Waller After Ignoring Him The Entire Race

Well that didn’t take long. After ignoring Bill Waller this entire race, Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves decided now that he’s in a runoff it’s time to take the gloves off. Reeves’ campaign gleefully touted the costly potential of Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jim Hood being in a runoff earlier this year…only to…

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Trump Visits New Hampshire To See Chris Sununu, His #1 New England Fan

Govs Get It Done: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Executive Directive Strengthening Background Checks

Govs Get It Done: Oregon Governor Kate Brown Signs Paid Family Leave Bill

Govs On Deck – August 12, 2019

In Louisiana, RGA Stuck With Two C-List Candidates Who Idolize Jindal

Chris Sununu Puts Gun Lobby Ahead Of The Safety Of Granite State Families

Sununu Thinks Raises Are Great For Him, Bad For Granite Staters

Models For Mitch McConnell: Dem Govs Show How To Act To Prevent Gun Violence

Govs Get It Done: Delaware Governor John Carney Codifies Pre-Existing Conditions Protections and Expands Dental Coverage

Mississippi Runoff Rumble Update: Reeves Goes After Waller After Ignoring Him The Entire Race