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DGA Statement On Jay Inslee’s Announcement He Is Running For Re-Election

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that he is running for re-election: “Gov. Jay Inslee is a tremendous leader and his decision to run for re-election is good news for Washington’s families. He is a national leader on tackling climate change, building…

ICYMI: Conservative Publisher And Columnist Bashes Campaigns Of Abraham, Rispone

Abraham and Rispone “appear to be competing with one another to see which candidate can put the worst commercial on television” In case you missed it, Ouachita Citizen publisher and columnist Sam Hanna Jr. wrote a blistering takedown of Republican Louisiana gubernatorial candidates Rep. Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone. Hanna issues both of them a…

Bevin Kicks Off New School Year By Insulting Teachers

It’s a new school year, and Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin kicked it off by insulting teachers…again. In a radio interview this morning, Bevin suggested that teachers protested his anti-education agenda as a way to get paid time off work. Um… what? This comes just a few days after Bevin’s administration controversially ruled that over 1,000…

SHOT/CHASER: Special Bevin/Hampton Courtroom “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Edition

Friends don’t describe friends as “dark forces” SHOT: A lawyer representing Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin characterized the lawsuit Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton filed against Bevin as a “minor disagreement between two friends.” CHASER: Lt. Gov. Hampton: “My friends don’t treat me this way.”

Govs On Deck – August 19, 2019

Govs on Deck Aug 19, 2019

Govs On Deck – August 19, 2019

Good Monday morning! 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, @CEAmestoy, and @MichBeyer.…

DGA Releases Statement On Dan Forest’s Gubernatorial Announcement, Launches New Video, “The Cost”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released the following statement regarding North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest’s announcement that he is running for governor and launched a new video, “The Cost.” Forest now joins State Rep. Holly Grange in the Republican primary. “Forest can run but he can’t hide from his extreme record as ‘chief architect’…

Bevin’s Lt. Gov. Is Suing Him, Taking Their Feud Into The Courtroom

Today, the feud between Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his handpicked Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton reached a new battleground: the courtroom. Hampton is suing Bevin over the unauthorized firings that have locked their offices into a months-long bitter spat. Last week, Hampton said she never talked to Bevin about the dismissals and that she is…

Trump Visits New Hampshire To See Chris Sununu, His #1 New England Fan

New poll shows Trump 26 points underwater in New Hampshire Today, President Trump is visiting New Hampshire to see his #1 fan, Gov. Chris Sununu. Chris Sununu worked hard to earn this trip. He’s traveled to the White House to suck up to Trump even after he called New Hampshire a “drug infested den.” New…

Govs Get It Done: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Executive Directive Strengthening Background Checks

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper today signed a gun safety executive directive that will strengthen background checks on gun sales. Cooper had previously worked to strengthen the state background check system as the state’s former attorney general. The directive further closes crime reporting gaps between state and federal agencies to improve information shared with…

Govs Get It Done: Oregon Governor Kate Brown Signs Paid Family Leave Bill

The new paid leave system will be one of the most progressive and generous in the country Democratic Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a paid family leave bill today, making Oregon one of only 8 states to offer such a system. Oregon’s new bill will provide 12 weeks of paid leave for employees to care…

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DGA Statement On Jay Inslee’s Announcement He Is Running For Re-Election

ICYMI: Conservative Publisher And Columnist Bashes Campaigns Of Abraham, Rispone

Bevin Kicks Off New School Year By Insulting Teachers

SHOT/CHASER: Special Bevin/Hampton Courtroom “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Edition

Govs On Deck – August 19, 2019

DGA Releases Statement On Dan Forest’s Gubernatorial Announcement, Launches New Video, “The Cost”

Bevin’s Lt. Gov. Is Suing Him, Taking Their Feud Into The Courtroom

Trump Visits New Hampshire To See Chris Sununu, His #1 New England Fan

Govs Get It Done: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Executive Directive Strengthening Background Checks

Govs Get It Done: Oregon Governor Kate Brown Signs Paid Family Leave Bill