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Then/Now: Gov. JB Pritzker Wraps “Epic” Legislative Session After Finding Bipartisan Support, Works Session like a “Maestro”

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is earning widespread praise for finding bipartisan support during a wildly successful legislative session that included a bipartisan budget and multibillion-dollar infrastructure plan among other successes. Gov. Pritzker’s ability to build consensus around policies that will help Illinois families is a complete reversal from the damaging years of partisan gridlock under…

Govs On Deck – June 3, 2019

Govs on Deck Jun 04, 2019

Govs On Deck – June 3, 2019

Good Monday morning and welcome to the first 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. Coming up this week: NEVADA’s 80th legislative session will conclude at midnight…

ICYMI: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Wraps “Historic” First Session

Illinois Public Radio: “Observers and participants are calling it one of the most significant sessions in living memory” Chicago Sun Times: “From ‘impasse’ to ‘get it passed,’ Illinois surges with stunning legislative session” In case you missed it, Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s first legislative session is being praised as one of the most significant…

DGA Launches New Website: BevinsBluegrassBlues.com

Digital hub informs Kentuckians about Gov. Matt Bevin’s failed record on jobs, education and health care Today, the Democratic Governors Association launched a new website: BevinsBluegrassBlues.com. The website acts as a digital clearinghouse for Kentuckians to learn about Matt Bevin’s failed record of stagnating economic growth, hurting public schools and decreasing access to health care.…

Govs Get It Done: Maine Governor Janet Mills Signs Conversion Therapy Ban

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills today signed legislation banning the harmful practice of conversion therapy in the state of Maine. The bill earned bipartisan support in the Maine Legislature. The practice of conversion therapy is condemned by the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association. A similar ban was passed in the…

Govs Get It Done: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Signs Bill to Increase Minimum Wage

Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation yesterday raising the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next five years. This historic step comes after a multi-year push to give Connecticut’s workers a raise. The first of the scheduled increases will go into effect this October and the state’s minimum wage will hit…

Govs Get It Done: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Graduated Income Tax Plan Goes to the Voters

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker fulfilled a key campaign promise on Monday when the Illinois House approved a constitutional amendment that changes the state’s income tax structure. The new structure will create a fairer income tax system for Illinois’ middle and working class families. The Fair Tax amendment now goes to the voters as a…

Then/Now: Gov. Janet Mills Is Getting Maine’s Clean Energy Economy Back on Track

Portland Press Herald Editorial: “Our View: Getting offshore wind project back on course” THAT WAS THEN: “Ten years ago, a task force on wind energy saw this moment clearly, when Maine would be in a position to capitalize on its human and natural resources to become players in the burgeoning offshore wind industry. Maine…

ICYMI–Scalise Joins Louisiana Republicans Dissatisfied with Abraham, Rispone

Steve Scalise: “We’ll see what happens.” LAGOP Official: “There is a movement to get another candidate into that race.” In case you missed it, Congressman Steve Scalise refused to endorse either of the two Republicans in the Louisiana governor’s race today, instead saying, “We’ll see what happens.” The Abraham campaign argued they would receive a…

Govs Get It Done: Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Free, Full-Day Kindergarten into Law

Yesterday, Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation delivering free, full-day kindergarten across the state. The law, which is the first of its kind in Colorado, will fully fund universal full-day public kindergarten and will save caregivers up to $500 a month in tuition fees. Universal free, full-day kindergarten was a top campaign pledge of…

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Then/Now: Gov. JB Pritzker Wraps “Epic” Legislative Session After Finding Bipartisan Support, Works Session like a “Maestro”

Govs On Deck – June 3, 2019

ICYMI: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Wraps “Historic” First Session

DGA Launches New Website: BevinsBluegrassBlues.com

Govs Get It Done: Maine Governor Janet Mills Signs Conversion Therapy Ban

Govs Get It Done: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Signs Bill to Increase Minimum Wage

Govs Get It Done: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Graduated Income Tax Plan Goes to the Voters

Then/Now: Gov. Janet Mills Is Getting Maine’s Clean Energy Economy Back on Track

ICYMI–Scalise Joins Louisiana Republicans Dissatisfied with Abraham, Rispone

Govs Get It Done: Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Free, Full-Day Kindergarten into Law