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Every State, Every Vote: Arizona Republicans Urge Supreme Court to Reinstate Discriminatory Voting Restrictions

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Every State, Every Vote: Arizona Republicans Urge Supreme Court to Reinstate Discriminatory Voting Restrictions

Today, Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Republicans are making another attempt to disenfranchise minority voters in the state. The group petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate a pair of voting restrictions that will make it more difficult for people of color to vote in the fall. The restrictions were struck down by the 9th Circuit…

Gov. Janet Mills Continues to Receive High Marks from Mainers on Handling of COVID-19

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Gov. Janet Mills Continues to Receive High Marks from Mainers on Handling of COVID-19

A Colby College poll released yesterday shows Maine Gov. Janet Mills continues to receive high job approvals – 59% of Mainers had a favorable view of the governor. Gov. Mills has significantly outperformed President Trump and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who have both criticized Gov. Mills’ reopening plan. The poll showed the majority of…

Roundup: Democratic Governors Blast Lack of State Aid In Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

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Roundup: Democratic Governors Blast Lack of State Aid In Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

Senate Republicans laid out a proposal for the next COVID-19 stimulus package that seeks to slash benefits for unemployed Americans and doesn’t include substantial aid to states and localities. Democratic governors across the country have pushed back on Republicans’ attempts to cut support for unemployed Americans and leave states in the lurch: Connecticut Gov. Ned…

GOP Civil War: Former Republican Mayor Bashes Greg Gianforte For Lying to Montanans

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GOP Civil War: Former Republican Mayor Bashes Greg Gianforte For Lying to Montanans

Over the weekend, former Republican Mayor of Kalispell Tammi Fisher fanned the flames of the ongoing Montana GOP Civil War. She used her podcast “Montana Values” to bash Republican gubernatorial nominee Greg Gianforte for playing “dirty tricks” and repeatedly lying to Montanans. Fisher rubbed salt in the wounds that haven’t quite healed yet from the…

Every State, Every Vote Responds to the Lack of Election Assistance in the Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Proposal

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Every State, Every Vote Responds to the Lack of Election Assistance in the Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Proposal

Senate Republicans announced their proposal for the next COVID-19 relief bill – and it contains zero dollars in election assistance for states. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “We’ve already appropriated an awful lot of money for election assistance.” Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement regarding the lack of…

ICYMI: North Carolina Voters Agree 2:1 With Gov. Roy Cooper’s Decision to Protect North Carolinians

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ICYMI: North Carolina Voters Agree 2:1 With Gov. Roy Cooper’s Decision to Protect North Carolinians

Last week, we said “Gov. Roy Cooper Was Right” – this week, it turns out the voters agree with us by a 2:1 margin. A new NBC News/Marist poll shows voters overwhelmingly agree with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to follow the advice of public health experts and stand strong against pressure from Republicans.…

ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Blasts Senate Republicans for Leaving States Behind in COVID-19 Aid Package

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ICYMI: DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy Blasts Senate Republicans for Leaving States Behind in COVID-19 Aid Package

“It’s completely irresponsible. I don’t know what country they’re looking at, frankly. This isn’t a blue state issue, it isn’t a legacy state issue, it’s an American issue.” Today, Senate Republicans announced they’ve reached an agreement on an aid package that seeks to slash benefits for unemployed Americans and doesn’t include substantial aid to states…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Montana

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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Montana

Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad in Montana, “Understands.” Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney understands what matters to Montanans. The ad grounds Cooney as a fourth-generation Montanan who has spent his career fighting to protect public lands. Cooney also worked with both Democrats and Republicans…

ICYMI: Allegations Of Corruption Continue To Dog Mike Parson’s Re-election Chances

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ICYMI: Allegations Of Corruption Continue To Dog Mike Parson’s Re-election Chances

“In the wake of the investigations, the race has become increasingly competitive, according to polls and rating services.” Missouri Gov. Mike Parson just can’t escape the allegations of rampant corruption that benefits well-connected Jefferson City insiders  – and they are seriously hindering his chances in the governor’s race this fall. Over the weekend, Parson’s issues…

Govs On Deck – July 27, 2020

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Govs On Deck – July 27, 2020

Happy Monday, and welcome to “Govs on Deck” – David Turner edition. While I know you all will miss Christina’s wit, I will do my best to fill her shoes. She may be out of the office this week, but we’re still here and we are still sending out this newsletter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…

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