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DGA Releases New Video, “Bayou Boom“

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Bayou Boom,” highlighting how Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is bringing huge economic development wins to the Pelican State. Under Gov. Edwards’ tenure, Louisiana has seen significant economic wins. The state has its lowest unemployment rate in a decade. Louisiana has seen a new wave of…

DGA Statement on Holly Grange Announcement

Today, Democratic Governors Association Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding North Carolina State Representative Holly Grange’s announcement that she is running for governor of North Carolina: “North Carolina Republicans are deeply divided heading into 2020 and now they will have an extensive primary fight. Both candidates will race to court the far-right.…

Why Isn’t Chris Sununu Using His Office To Defend New Hampshire From Trump’s Health Care Sabotage?

Yesterday, former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu cheered on the reckless lawsuit that would gut the Affordable Care Act. Which got us thinking—why isn’t New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joining a bipartisan group of attorneys general and governors who are suing to protect their states from this lawsuit’s devastating effects? Here are some of the…

Abraham, Rispone Find Few Donors Willing To Take Louisiana Back To The Failed Jindal Era

Abraham netted only $330K from the last fundraising period, Rispone lost $575K Meanwhile: Gov. John Bel Edwards breaks record for most COH for an incumbent governor at this point in the cycle Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards was prohibited from raising money during a legally-mandated 90-day fundraising blackout during the legislative session. Instead of using…

Cooper Posts Record-Breaking Fundraising Numbers

Cooper’s campaign raises 3.5 times more than then-Gov. McCrory in 2015 Cooper raises 2 times more than he did in the comparable period in 2015 Yesterday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper reported record-breaking fundraising numbers and raising $4.5 million in the first half of 2019. The Cooper campaign has $5.6 million cash on hand. Cooper…

ICYMI: Unfriendly Fire Rages On For Jim Justice

Kanawha GOP Executive Committee Member: “A complete and total embarrassment” In case you missed it, WV Metro News profiled the intraparty strife West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is causing. The WV GOP is dealing with multiple political fires: the Republican party chair unceremoniously removed members from the Kanawha County GOP Executive Committee vocal against Justice,…

Govs On Deck – July 15, 2019

Govs on Deck Jul 15, 2019

Govs On Deck – July 15, 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. Coming up this week: Today, MAINE Gov. Janet MILLS will convene an opioid…

ICYMI: Gov. Ned Lamont Praised for Increasing Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care

In case you missed it, Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont was praised in a Hartford Courant op-ed for his hard work to advance access to affordable, quality health care. The op-ed, written by Joanna Dornfeld, the senior director of state affairs for United States of Care, called the state’s work on Medicaid expansion and on…

ICYMI: Three Democratic Governors Respond to Trump Census Manipulation in New York Times Op-Ed

In case you missed it, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to Trump’s Census manipulation in a New York Times op-ed. The governors promised to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to curb participation and highlighted the work in their states to ensure every person…

DGA Statement on Eric Holcomb Re-Election Announcement

Today, the Democratic Governors Association Communications Director David Turner released the following statement regarding Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement he is running for re-election: “Hoosiers are still waiting for do-nothing Gov. Eric Holcomb to show up for them. When educators needed a pay raise to combat a statewide teacher shortage, Holcomb stiffed them. While Hoosiers…

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DGA Releases New Video, “Bayou Boom“

DGA Statement on Holly Grange Announcement

Why Isn’t Chris Sununu Using His Office To Defend New Hampshire From Trump’s Health Care Sabotage?

Abraham, Rispone Find Few Donors Willing To Take Louisiana Back To The Failed Jindal Era

Cooper Posts Record-Breaking Fundraising Numbers

ICYMI: Unfriendly Fire Rages On For Jim Justice

Govs On Deck – July 15, 2019

ICYMI: Gov. Ned Lamont Praised for Increasing Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care

ICYMI: Three Democratic Governors Respond to Trump Census Manipulation in New York Times Op-Ed

DGA Statement on Eric Holcomb Re-Election Announcement