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DGA Statement on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s Inauguration

DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement regarding Gov. Jay Inslee’s inauguration in Washington: “Congratulations to Gov. Jay Inslee on his inauguration. Under Gov. Inslee’s leadership, Washington state has had one of the country’s strongest economies and was consistently ranked one of the best states for working families. He has been…

DGA Statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s Victory in Washington

Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s victory in Washington’s gubernatorial race: “Congratulations to Governor Jay Inslee on his commanding victory in Washington. Governor Inslee has been a national leader in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, saving countless lives by following science to enact public…

Gov. Jay Inslee Highlights Steady Leadership As Republican Loren Culp Flounders In Gubernatorial Debate

In last night’s Washington State gubernatorial debate, Gov. Jay Inslee made the clear case for his re-election citing his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic keeping families safe and providing assistance to working families and businesses. Republican challenger Loren Culp, best known for refusing to enforce a common-sense gun safety measure overwhelmingly passed by nearly 60%…

ICYMI: Two Major Washington Papers Endorse Gov. Jay Inslee’s Candidacy

“One of the Nation’s Best Economies”; “Strong Leadership” Two of Washington State’s Editorial Boards have endorsed Gov. Jay Inslee’s re-election bid citing his “strong leadership” during the pandemic as well as his work to make Washington State “one of the nation’s best economies.” The Union Bulletin, which has twice endorsed Gov. Inslee’s Republican challengers, was…

ICYMI: 12 Democratic Governors Vow to Count Every Vote and Protect Democracy

“Any efforts to throw out ballots or refuse a peaceful transfer of power are nothing less than an assault on American democracy.” On Wednesday, a group of twelve Democratic governors issued a joint statement vowing to protect the integrity of the 2020 general election and assuring Americans that every ballot in their states will be…

In Letter, Democratic Governors Call On President Trump and Mitch McConnell to End Attacks on United States Postal Service

Today, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on them to end their attacks on the United States Postal Service. The governors also urge Congress to deliver an additional $25 billion in funding…

Under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Leadership, Washington State Ranked Best State For Working Families

Under Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee’s leadership, Washington state has been ranked the best state for working families during COVID-19 by Oxfam. Washington earned this ranking based on its unemployment benefits, worker protections and health care system during the pandemic. Gov. Inslee’s paid family and medical leave program provides some of the most progressive benefits in…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Kate Brown and Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Call on Federal Government to Restore the Census Deadline

Brown: “The decennial census is the foundation of our democracy and tells the story of who we are and where we are going as a nation.” Yesterday, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called on U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Willbur Ross Jr. and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham to restore…

DGA Statement on Washington Primary Runner-Up, Republican Loren Culp

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee issued the following statement regarding Washington State’s runner up in the gubernatorial primary, Republican Loren Culp: “Loren Culp is an extremist who only represents the far-right faction of the Republican Party. Culp is a known anti-vaxxer who has insulted public health experts and Gov. Jay Inslee as they implemented necessary…

DGA Statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s Victory in Washington Primary

DGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today issued the following statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s primary victory in Washington: “Congratulations to Gov. Inslee on his primary victory tonight. The governor’s focus on expanding economic opportunity and protecting working families puts Washington State in a better position as they bounce back from the effects of…

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