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Democratic Governors Want to Expand Health Care to Over 700k People But GOP Lawmakers Thwart Efforts

Democratic governors in North Carolina, Kansas, and Wisconsin are trying to expand health care access to over 700,000 people but have been blocked at every turn by GOP legislators. In North Carolina, recent studies show that Gov. Roy Cooper’s Medicaid expansion plan would cover an additional 500,000 North Carolinians. But GOP lawmakers refuse to consider…

ICYMI: Absent Abraham’s Excuse for Skipping His Job: Jindal Did It Too

In case you missed it, the Associated Press put out a new article highlighting how Rep. Ralph Abraham has shirked his job responsibilities in order to campaign for governor. His defense? Bobby Jindal did it too. Abraham has cast fewer votes than nearly all of his colleagues to serve his own personal ambition. This news…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors’ Actions Will Help Ensure a Complete Count in 2020 Census

Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks the controversial citizenship question from appearing on the 2020 U.S. Census. But even with this victory, the fight is far from over. President Trump is already asking if the census can be delayed to give his administration more time to get the question reinstated. And enough…

DGA Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gina Raimondo released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause: “Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court underscores the importance of Democratic governors in protecting fair elections and representation. Democratic governors are now the strongest line of defense against repressive partisan gerrymandering. The…

MEMO: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success

To: Interested Parties From: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director Date: June 26, 2019 Re: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success Today, Democratic presidential candidates take the debate stage for the first time to woo primary and general voters alike. The same critical issues that resonated in 2018 are continuing to define the 2020…

DGA Releases New Video: “Making News“

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Making News,” highlighting how Matt Bevin is making news for all the wrong reasons. Over the past month, Bevin’s feud with his own lieutenant governor, Jenean Hampton, has escalated. At first, Bevin said he “doesn’t know anything” about the circumstances leading to the firing of Hampton’s…

ICYMI: Waller Listened To Mississippians On The Trail, Ramps Up Attacks on Reeves

In case you missed it, Mississippi Today profiled Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Waller, who changed his campaign strategy to directly go after Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves after listening to Misssissippians on the campaign trail. This was supposed to be an easy primary for Reeves. But he’s had to spend money on TV, navigate a base…

Govs On Deck – June 24, 2019

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Govs On Deck – June 24, 2019

Good Monday morning and 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. Coming up this week: Today, NEW JERSEY Gov. Phil MURPHY will visit…

ICYMI: West Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Fires County Party Chair in Retaliation for ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Jim Justice

County Party Chair Cornelius Orchestrated ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Justice Cornelius: I have chosen to “stand against a crooked governor and a dishonest party chair whose loyalty was purchased last summer” In case you missed it, the infighting in West Virginia’s Republican Party reached a new level this week after Melody Potter, the party’s chairwoman,…

Shot/Chaser: Bevin ‘Doesn’t Know Anything’ About Hampton Staffer’s Dismissal

SHOT: “Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin says he doesn’t know anything about the circumstances that led to the dismissal of his lieutenant governor’s deputy chief of staff.” [AP, 6/3/19] CHASER: “Gov. Matt Bevin’s chief of staff: I fired Jenean Hampton’s aide. Here’s why.” [Courier Journal, 6/15/19]

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Democratic Governors Want to Expand Health Care to Over 700k People But GOP Lawmakers Thwart Efforts

ICYMI: Absent Abraham’s Excuse for Skipping His Job: Jindal Did It Too

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors’ Actions Will Help Ensure a Complete Count in 2020 Census

DGA Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause

MEMO: DGA and DemGovs Show Roadmap for 2020 Success

DGA Releases New Video: “Making News“

ICYMI: Waller Listened To Mississippians On The Trail, Ramps Up Attacks on Reeves

Govs On Deck – June 24, 2019

ICYMI: West Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Fires County Party Chair in Retaliation for ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Jim Justice

Shot/Chaser: Bevin ‘Doesn’t Know Anything’ About Hampton Staffer’s Dismissal