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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…

WATCH: Dem Govs At NGA: “We’re Going to Keep Delivering”

This past weekend at the National Governors Association, Democratic governors committed to keep delivering results for their states. In a press conference on Saturday, DGA Chair Gov. Gina Raimondo (RI) and DGA Vice Chair Phil Murphy (NJ) joined the group of newly elected Democratic governors to highlight the progress already underway since the 2018 elections.…

MEMO: Dem Govs Get to Work

As governors arrive back in D.C. this weekend for the National Governors Association’s winter meetings, a majority of Americans now find themselves under the leadership of a Democratic governor. The DGA’s historic 2018 cycle didn’t just make the gubernatorial map a look a whole lot bluer, it ushered in a wave of new and returning…

SATURDAY at 8:30 AM: Democratic Governors To Highlight Electoral and Policy Successes

This Saturday, Feb. 23rd at 8:30 AM, DGA Chair Gov. Gina Raimondo (RI), Vice Chair Gov. Phil Murphy (NJ) and Democratic governors will hold a press conference at NGA to outline the progress being made by Democratic governors in the states and what it means for the upcoming gubernatorial cycle. Specifically, many of the newly…

DGA Announces Senior Staff

Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced the hiring of its senior staff for the upcoming gubernatorial cycle. Noam Lee was previously announced as the DGA’s executive director in December. “I am excited about the depth and breadth of knowledge each of these individuals brings to the DGA,” said DGA Chair Gina Raimondo. “The majority of…

DGA Statement on President Trump’s Unlawful Emergency Declaration

DGA Chair Gov. Gina Raimondo (RI) and Vice Chair Gov. Phil Murphy (NJ) issued the following statements on President Trump’s unlawful emergency declaration: “In the past few weeks, Democratic governors from border states have been very clear: President Trump’s wall is unwanted and unnecessary,” said Gov. Raimondo. “The only national emergency right now is the President’s attempt to undermine…

WATCH: Bevin Running Mate Scandal Drags Down Reelection Effort

“This isn’t the first time [Alvarado’s] name has come up with some sketchy allegations” “He is the exact example of what you don’t want in politicians.” The brewing scandal around Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s running mate, state Sen. Ralph Alvarado, doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon. The Courier Journal reported earlier this week…

DGA Finishes Record-Setting 2017-18 Cycle with $140 Million Raised

DGA broke previous fundraising record by more than $50M, en route to biggest Democratic gubernatorial pickup since 1982 Over 2017-18 cycle, DGA spent 85% of its resources to win campaigns Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced it finished the 2017-18 campaign cycle with $140.3 million raised across all entities. That marks a more than $52…

Bevin Accuses Kentucky Schoolchildren of “Getting Soft” Because of Cold Weather School Closings

“We’re sending messages to our young people that if life is hard you can curl up in the fetal position.” Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is back in the headlines again for his latest in a long list of bizarre and out-of-touch comments. As communities across the country are hunkered down during a life-threatening cold spell, Bevin’s…

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