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Every State, Every Vote: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Signs Legislation To Automatically Mail Every Voter a Ballot

“This bill will enable election officials to continue to support the safest, most accessible election possible under these unprecedented circumstances.” On Monday, Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a bill requiring the state to automatically mail a ballot to all active voters for the upcoming general election. This measure will protect the health and safety…

GOP Civil War: Former Republican Lt. Gov. Accuses Gov. Eric Holcomb Of Caving to Pressure From Trump to Block No-Excuse Absentee Voting

“What I see here is pressure from the White House, that is what is going on in the state of Indiana right now.” Hoosiers across the state are calling on Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to enact no-excuse absentee voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a prominent member of his own party. Former Republican Lt. Governor…

On Eve of Primary, Mike Parson and Political Allies Hit for State Ethics Violation

On the eve of his own primary, GOP Gov. Mike Parson has been hit with campaign finance violations and his political allies fined thousands of dollars. The incumbent governor and his PAC have been under investigation since February for violating Missouri’s campaign finance laws. This breaking news is just the latest development in a string…

Another Poll Shows Americans Trust Democratic Governors More Than Republicans To Put Public Health First

A new Navigator Research poll shows Americans give Democratic governors higher approval ratings than Republican governors by 12 points for their handling of COVID-19. Democratic governors have earned Americans’ trust by following facts and science in their COVID-19 responses, while Republican governors have ignored the advice of public health officials and made decisions based on…

DGA Statement on the White House’s Foot-Dragging on National Guard Deployments

States are still waiting on the White House to extend National Guard support for COVID-19. Presently, approximately 46,000 National Guard members are helping governors combat the coronavirus pandemic, including testing and contact tracing. Governors from both parties have requested that the deployments be extended. The White House’s foot-dragging has forced some states to start shifting…

Govs On Deck – August 3, 2020

Govs on Deck Aug 03, 2020

Govs On Deck – August 3, 2020

I’m back! It’s Monday, it’s August, and we are coming at you with another edition of our famed “Govs on Deck” – the newsletter you may be able to live without, but why would you want to? As a reminder, we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Let’s get to it. As always, questions…

All Democratic Governors Have Now Issued Mask Orders While Republicans Continue to Drag Their Feet

Latest News Jul 31, 2020

All Democratic Governors Have Now Issued Mask Orders While Republicans Continue to Drag Their Feet

All Democratic governors have issued a mask order, while the majority of Republican governors are still ignoring public health experts and refusing to implement any mask requirements. Experts predict widespread mask use could save tens of thousands of lives. Presently, 18 Republican governors have no mask requirement in their states, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,…

Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, Building On Strong Economic Track Record, Unveils “Keep Montana Working,” Jobs Plan

Latest News Jul 31, 2020

Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, Building On Strong Economic Track Record, Unveils “Keep Montana Working,” Jobs Plan

Yesterday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney rolled out his plan to keep Montana working. Cooney’s “Keep Montana Working” plan would prioritize Montana businesses in state contracting, allocate resources to both rural and urban economies, continue to invest in apprenticeship and workforce training efforts, and empower Montana women in the workforce. Read the statewide…

TheGrio: Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Woody Myers On Running to Become Indiana’s First Black Governor

Latest News Jul 31, 2020

TheGrio: Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Woody Myers On Running to Become Indiana’s First Black Governor

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Woody Myers sat down with theGrio to discuss his historic run to become Indiana’s first Black governor and how his background as a public health expert and medical doctor make him the best candidate for this moment. When Dr. Myers was appointed as Indiana’s first Black health commissioner, he battled the…

ICYMI: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Urges Congress to Include State Aid in Next COVID-19 Stimulus

Latest News Jul 31, 2020

ICYMI: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Urges Congress to Include State Aid in Next COVID-19 Stimulus

“Doing the right thing in the midst of an international pandemic shouldn’t be that hard.” During an MSNBC interview on Wednesday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pleaded with Congress to continue the expanded unemployment benefits and include substantial aid for states in the next COVID-19 relief bill. Senate Republicans’ current proposal includes zero dollars for states…

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Every State, Every Vote: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Signs Legislation To Automatically Mail Every Voter a Ballot

GOP Civil War: Former Republican Lt. Gov. Accuses Gov. Eric Holcomb Of Caving to Pressure From Trump to Block No-Excuse Absentee Voting

On Eve of Primary, Mike Parson and Political Allies Hit for State Ethics Violation

Another Poll Shows Americans Trust Democratic Governors More Than Republicans To Put Public Health First

DGA Statement on the White House’s Foot-Dragging on National Guard Deployments

Govs On Deck – August 3, 2020

All Democratic Governors Have Now Issued Mask Orders While Republicans Continue to Drag Their Feet

Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, Building On Strong Economic Track Record, Unveils “Keep Montana Working,” Jobs Plan

TheGrio: Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Woody Myers On Running to Become Indiana’s First Black Governor

ICYMI: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Urges Congress to Include State Aid in Next COVID-19 Stimulus