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Roundup: Dem Govs Lay Out Bold Futures in State of the State Addresses

This week, Democratic governors across the country touted the success of their policy plans focused on expanding health care access, building economies that work for all, and combating climate change. Newly inaugurated Governors Laura Kelly (KS), Steve Sisolak (NV), and Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) laid out bold agendas to build a better future for their…

TODAY: Gov. Tom Wolf Sworn in For Second Term As Governor of Pennsylvania

Today, Tuesday January 15th, Governor Tom Wolf will be sworn in to serve his second term as Governor of Pennsylvania. Over the last four years, Governor Wolf restored funding for schools, expanded health care coverage for over 720,000 Pennsylvanians, and set the national model for Democratic governors unrigging gerrymandered maps. Here are details for today’s…

Democratic Governors Now Represent the Majority of Americans

With Inaugurations in Illinois and Kansas, Dems Now Represent 175 Million Americans The majority of Americans are now led by Democratic governors, following today’s inaugurations of Governors JB Pritzker (IL) and Laura Kelly (KS). Democratic governors now represent 175 million Americans, 54% of the U.S. population. Democrats gained the majority of the population in the…

TOMORROW: Dem Govs Will Represent a Majority of Americans

Tomorrow, Monday, January 14th, three states will swear in Democratic governors: Illinois, Kansas, and Oregon. With the inauguration of Governors-elect JB Pritzker (IL) and Laura Kelly (KS), Democratic governors will represent 175 million people: a majority of Americans. Governor Kate Brown (OR) will also be sworn in to serve her first full term as governor.…

DGA Files Public Records Request Seeking Information About Jim Justice’s Business Dealings and Tax Delinquencies of Affiliated Companies

Justice Announced Re-Election Bid Monday, But Hasn’t Come Clean on Ethics Scandal Today, the Democratic Governors Association sent public information requests for records of emails and communications from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s office pertaining to the scandal surrounding unpaid penalties and tax delinquency of companies affiliated with Governor Justice and his son. In August…

Dem Govs Call for End of Shutdown

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

Dem Govs Call for End of Shutdown

As Day 18 of the government shutdown drags on, hundreds of thousands of federal workers go without a paycheck. Democratic governors across the country are calling upon legislators in Washington, DC to end the shutdown and to get back to working for Americans. DGA Policy Chair New York Governor Andrew Cuomo “We will not allow…

TOMORROW: Connecticut Gov. Elect Ned Lamont To Be Sworn In

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

TOMORROW: Connecticut Gov. Elect Ned Lamont To Be Sworn In

Tomorrow, Wednesday January 9th, Governor-elect Ned Lamont will be sworn in as the 89th Governor of Connecticut. Governor-elect Ned Lamont will succeed Democratic Governor Dan Malloy. Malloy led Connecticut through one of its darkest days, the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Malloy passed significant gun violence prevention laws, led on affordable housing, and enacted major criminal justice reforms.…

ROUNDUP: Five New Democratic Governors Sworn In

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

ROUNDUP: Five New Democratic Governors Sworn In

On Monday and Tuesday, five states celebrated the inaugurations of new Democratic governors. Newly inaugurated Governors Gavin Newsom (CA), Tim Walz (MN) and Jared Polis (CO) succeeded Democratic Governors Jerry Brown (CA), Mark Dayton (MN), and John Hickenlooper (CO). Governor Polis made history as the first openly gay man inaugurated as governor in American history.…

ICYMI: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Has $8.4M In Bank For Re-Election Effort

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

ICYMI: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Has $8.4M In Bank For Re-Election Effort

Today, the Associated Press reported on Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ fundraising efforts going into the 2019 cycle. Governor Edwards has impressive grassroots support, with 87% of his 2018 fundraising from Louisiana donors, and a majority of his donors contributing less than $250. AP: Louisiana governor has $8.4M in bank for re-election effort BATON ROUGE,…

TOMORROW: Colorado Gov. Elect To Be Sworn In

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 8th, Governor-elect Jared Polis will be sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Colorado. Polis won a commanding victory in November, with the most votes ever for a gubernatorial candidate in state history. He will become the first openly gay man inaugurated as governor in American history. Polis takes over from Governor…

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Roundup: Dem Govs Lay Out Bold Futures in State of the State Addresses

TODAY: Gov. Tom Wolf Sworn in For Second Term As Governor of Pennsylvania

Democratic Governors Now Represent the Majority of Americans

TOMORROW: Dem Govs Will Represent a Majority of Americans

DGA Files Public Records Request Seeking Information About Jim Justice’s Business Dealings and Tax Delinquencies of Affiliated Companies

Dem Govs Call for End of Shutdown

TOMORROW: Connecticut Gov. Elect Ned Lamont To Be Sworn In

ROUNDUP: Five New Democratic Governors Sworn In

ICYMI: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Has $8.4M In Bank For Re-Election Effort

TOMORROW: Colorado Gov. Elect To Be Sworn In