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DGA Releases Statement On Dan Forest’s Gubernatorial Announcement, Launches New Video, “The Cost”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released the following statement regarding North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest’s announcement that he is running for governor and launched a new video, “The Cost.” Forest now joins State Rep. Holly Grange in the Republican primary. “Forest can run but he can’t hide from his extreme record as ‘chief architect’…

Bevin’s Lt. Gov. Is Suing Him, Taking Their Feud Into The Courtroom

Today, the feud between Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his handpicked Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton reached a new battleground: the courtroom. Hampton is suing Bevin over the unauthorized firings that have locked their offices into a months-long bitter spat. Last week, Hampton said she never talked to Bevin about the dismissals and that she is…

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…

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The Latest

DGA Releases Statement On Dan Forest’s Gubernatorial Announcement, Launches New Video, “The Cost”

Bevin’s Lt. Gov. Is Suing Him, Taking Their Feud Into The Courtroom

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