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Govs Get It Done: Gov. Gavin Newsom Ends School Lunch-Shaming in California

Law guarantees all students will receive lunch even if their parents or guardians have not paid their meal fees. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed legislation ending the spreading practice of so-called “lunch shaming” where students with unpaid school lunch debt are denied a meal of their choice. Instead, students are often given an…

Eddie Rispone Is Ducking The Runoff Debate

The Louisiana gubernatorial race is down to two, and voters want to know the difference in the candidates’ visions for the state. Gov. Edwards immediately committed to a public debate, but Eddie Rispone is ducking him. It’s been a hallmark of Eddie Rispone’s campaign for governor so far. He’s known for being largely absent from…

Govs On Deck – October 14, 2019

Govs on Deck Oct 14, 2019

Govs On Deck – October 14, 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 Launches New Website Highlighting Rispone’s Failed Record

The DGA is launching a new website, LaGovRunoff.com, to educate voters about Eddie Rispone’s failed record. The website includes a graphic comparing Edwards and Rispone’s records on health care, the budget, education, and the economy. Louisiana has made remarkable progress on all of these issues, while on every measure, Rispone would fumble the ball and…

Memo: Edwards Enters Runoff as the Favorite

Last night in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards convincingly won the primary with 47% of the vote in a field of 6 candidates. Meanwhile, Eddie Rispone barely eked by Congressman Ralph Abraham despite a 10-1 spending advantage. The outcome aligned closely with the public polling in the race, the same polling that shows Gov. Edwards…

DGA Statement On Louisiana Jungle Primary Election Results

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee issued the following statement regarding Gov. Edwards and Eddie Rispone advancing to the November runoff: “Congratulations to Gov. John Bel Edwards for decisively winning the primary. Gov. Edwards turned Bobby Jindal’s $2 billion deficit into a surplus, gave teachers their first pay raise in a decade, and provided health care…

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, “Careers.” The ad highlights Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s efforts to try and undermine public education and to take away benefits from firefighters and police officers. All the while, he gave six-figure salaries to his friends and campaign contributors…

MEMO: Gov. Edwards has clearest path to victory

To: Interested Parties From: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director Date: October 11, 2019 Re: Gov. Edwards has clearest path to victory Gov. John Bel Edwards is well-positioned to win tomorrow or in the runoff next month. Despite more than $7 million in negative ads spent against him, Edwards maintains high job approval and favorability ratings…

Galloway Outraises Parson Despite Special Interests Powering His Campaign

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s campaign is powered by Jefferson City Insiders…but even with all of the help of these special interests, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway outraised Parson by $228,000. Parson is relying on these well-connected special interests to fund his campaign. Last month, the Kansas City Star highlighted Parson’s troublesome relationship with Jefferson City…

Govs Get It Done: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Expands Access to Ballot Box

New law allows for same-day voter registration at every polling location Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Tuesday making same-day voter registration available at every polling location in the state. Same-day registration had previously been available in 2018 at only select voting locations. The law, aimed at increasing voter participation, will go into…

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Govs On Deck – October 14, 2019

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Memo: Edwards Enters Runoff as the Favorite

DGA Statement On Louisiana Jungle Primary Election Results

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad In Kentucky

MEMO: Gov. Edwards has clearest path to victory

Galloway Outraises Parson Despite Special Interests Powering His Campaign

Govs Get It Done: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Expands Access to Ballot Box