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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Today, Bluegrass Values, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released a new TV ad, “Bones.” The ad highlights how Gov. Matt Bevin’s record to undermine health care hurts Kentuckians. When Bevin didn’t get his way to cut health care for 100,000 Kentuckians, he slashed dental and vision care for children. Bevin is…

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Tells United Nations Maine Will Be Carbon Neutral by 2045 in Historic Address

“Maine won’t wait. Will you?” – Gov. Janet Mills Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills became the first sitting Maine governor to address the United Nations when she spoke at the U.N.’s Climate Action Summit yesterday. In her address, Gov. Mills spotlighted the work she has done since taking office to reverse the years of inaction…

Govs On Deck – September 23, 2019

Govs on Deck Sep 23, 2019

Govs On Deck – September 23, 2019

Good Monday morning and happy fall! 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,…

What They’re Saying: Gov. Edwards Shined Over Opponents, Abraham Stumbles, GOP Infighting Continues

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards shined in the first gubernatorial debate last night. He touted his record of turning a $2 billion deficit into a surplus, expanding Medicaid to provide health care to over 450,000 Louisianans, and investments in higher education and transportation. While Edwards touted his record of success, Abraham had trouble landing his…

ICYMI: Louisiana GOP State Senator: Abraham, Rispone off-base on criminal justice reform, at odds with Trump

A Louisiana Republican state senator is calling out Rep. Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone’s off-base criticisms of bipartisan criminal justice reform. In a letter to the editor published today, Sen. Danny Martiny highlights how criminal justice reforms passed because Republicans, Democrats, independents, the faith community, the business community, and law enforcement came together to form…

What They’re Saying: Louisiana Republicans Fight Each Other Before First Debate Tonight

As the first debate begins tonight, the Louisiana Republican Party is reeling from Eddie Rispone’s attack on his fellow Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham. It’s a recipe that divided the LA GOP in 2015, leading many to blame the infighting for Gov. Edwards’ victory. And now they’re at it again just in time for both men…

DGA Releases New Video: “Worst Nightmare”

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

DGA Releases New Video: “Worst Nightmare”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association is releasing a new video, “Worst Nightmare,” highlighting how Louisiana Republicans infighting is the party’s worst nightmare. There’s less than a month left until the jungle primary and Eddie Rispone decided to go after his fellow Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham in a new TV ad. Louisiana Republicans warned Abraham…

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Plan for Free College for New Mexican Students

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Plan for Free College for New Mexican Students

“This program is an absolute game-changer for New Mexico” – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham “[O]ne of the boldest state-led efforts to expand access to higher education” – The New York Times Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced her plan to make college tuition-free for New Mexico’s in-state students. The program, called…

Phil Scott’s Sabotage Of Working Vermonters’ Health Care

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

Phil Scott’s Sabotage Of Working Vermonters’ Health Care

Last week, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott continued his war on affordable health care for Vermonters by saying he opposes increasing Medicaid funding for working families. This isn’t the only way Scott has tried to burden Vermonters with higher health care costs. Older adults and children stand to lose if Scott’s wish list becomes reality. Under…

Then/Now: Moody’s Upgrades Louisiana’s Credit Outlook To “Positive,” Way Up From “Negative” Rating In Jindal Years

Latest News Sep 18, 2019

Then/Now: Moody’s Upgrades Louisiana’s Credit Outlook To “Positive,” Way Up From “Negative” Rating In Jindal Years

Gov. John Bel Edwards has turned Louisiana’s budget crisis around from the failed Jindal era and one credit agency is taking notice. During the Jindal years, Louisiana had a $2 billion budget deficit and its credit outlook slipped from “stable” to “negative.” Thanks to Gov. Edwards’ bipartisan leadership that turned Jindal’s deficit into a surplus,…

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DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

Govs Get It Done: Gov. Janet Mills Tells United Nations Maine Will Be Carbon Neutral by 2045 in Historic Address

Govs On Deck – September 23, 2019

What They’re Saying: Gov. Edwards Shined Over Opponents, Abraham Stumbles, GOP Infighting Continues

ICYMI: Louisiana GOP State Senator: Abraham, Rispone off-base on criminal justice reform, at odds with Trump

What They’re Saying: Louisiana Republicans Fight Each Other Before First Debate Tonight

DGA Releases New Video: “Worst Nightmare”

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Plan for Free College for New Mexican Students

Phil Scott’s Sabotage Of Working Vermonters’ Health Care

Then/Now: Moody’s Upgrades Louisiana’s Credit Outlook To “Positive,” Way Up From “Negative” Rating In Jindal Years