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Reeves Stumbles into Campaign Kick-off

Campaign Plagued by Tough Primary Fight, Absent Leadership, and Frontage Road Scandal This afternoon, Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will officially kick off his campaign for governor. But a lot has happened since he first announced his candidacy back in January, and now he heads into the event in a far weaker position than he…

Additional No Confidence Votes Destabilize WVGOP, Threaten Justice Re-election

More County Parties Considering No Confidence Votes This Week It looks like the Kanawha County GOP’s vote of no-confidence for West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was just the beginning. Today, News and Sentinel reported that two more Republican executive committees are meeting to potentially pass similar resolutions expressing their distaste for the leader of their…

Mutiny in West Virginia: Kanawha County GOP Votes No Confidence in Justice

Resolution: The “Executive Committee votes to express no confidence in the current Governor of West Virginia, James Justice.” Former GOP Chairwomen: “While we appreciate Governor Justice’s support of President Donald Trump, it is not enough…” West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice has a full blown mutiny on his hands. Last night, the Republican Party in…

Happening in the States: Dem Govs Preserving Health Coverage

While the Trump administration continues to try to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, Democratic governors around the country are rolling up their sleeves and fighting back. Here are a few of the ways that governors have been fighting in their states to expand health coverage, maintain the protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and stabilize…

WATCH: Today Show Highlights Gov Janet Mills’ Fight Against Opioid Crisis

Kate Snow: “Things Are Really Changing In Maine Right Now” Today, NBC’s Today Show profiled Maine’s innovative approach to fighting the opioid crisis. Police forces in the state have adopted a more comprehensive strategy that helps those struggling with addiction access treatment rather than forcing them into the criminal justice system. The profile also highlighted…

Medicaid Expansion Moves Forward in Kansas

Gov. Laura Kelly Making Progress On A Major Legislative Priority Gov. Laura Kelly is now one step closer to expanding Medicaid in Kansas, one of her top legislative priorities. Today, legislators in the House finally got a chance to vote on Kelly’s proposal and passed the legislation out of the chamber. Last year, Gov. Kelly campaigned hard…

Dem Govs Get Results: Janet Mills Preserves ACA Protections in Maine

Protects Mainers With Pre-existing Conditions, Ensures Essential Health Benefits Covered, Prevents Age Discrimination Today, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a new law that codifies the Affordable Care Act’s health care protections into state law. The measure ensures that Mainers will still enjoy the consumer protections instituted by the ACA, regardless of what happens to the…

Raimondo Statement on International Women’s Day

Today, DGA Chair Gov. Gina Raimondo (RI) issued the following statement in celebration of International Women’s Day: “On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the many historic achievements and barriers broken by women on the long path towards equality, inclusion, and progress. At such a pivotal moment in our history, women are making their voices heard,…

REPORT: Jim Justice’s West Virginia Had Worst Economic Growth in the Country

Real GDP Increased in Every State But West Virginia A new report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that every single state in the country experienced economic growth in the third quarter of 2018. Well actually, it was every single state but one: West Virginia. That’s right, the state experienced no economic growth in…

New Dem Govs to Trump Administration: We Will Fight Domestic Gag Rule

Letter to HHS Secretary: “We will do what is necessary to protect the health of our constituents and explore all possible avenues, including legal options, to block it from being implemented.” In a letter today, 10 newly elected Democratic governors urged the Trump administration to reconsider its sweeping changes to the Title X program that would…

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