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WATCH: On Morning Joe, Women Democratic Governors Talk Making History, Shattering Norms, and Getting Things Done for People in Their States

This morning, six women Democratic governors joined MSNBC Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski to discuss their record of accomplishments, their strength as leaders, and the bonds they’ve built with each other as a historic group of women governors that grows larger with every election. Watch the full interview with women Democratic governors here. Govs.…

Gov. Gavin Newsom Joins DGA Leadership as Policy Chair

Today, DGA Chair Phil Murphy officially welcomed California Gov. Gavin Newsom to DGA leadership. Gov. Newsom will serve as the DGA’s Policy Chair, helping to promote and further the priorities Democratic governors are championing, including protecting fundamental freedoms. “Governor Newsom has delivered real solutions for some of the biggest challenges of our time and I’m…

DGA Chair Gov. Murphy Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Biden outlined a positive vision to continue to grow the economy and make America more competitive, building on the historic success and remarkable progress made under his leadership. “Since the President has…

Tate Reeves Admits He’s Blocked Medicaid Expansion, Forced Mississippi Hospitals to Close For His Own “Personal Political Interest”

A new report details how corrupt and unpopular Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves admitted behind closed doors the real reason he’s refused to expand Medicaid to over 200,000 people in Mississippi, a decision that’s forced rural hospitals across the state to close down and has put 50% of the state’s rural hospitals at risk of closing.…

USA Today Highlights How Democratic Governors Are Delivering Real Results after Big Wins in 2022

New reporting from USA Today highlights how Democratic governors are taking advantage of their historic wins in the midterms to get things done and protect fundamental freedoms like reproductive and voting rights for Americans, writing: “A divided Washington with modest majorities means tough negotiations in Congress and probably gridlock… But among Democratic leaders and progressives…

DGA Statement on Filing Deadline in Mississippi Governor’s Race

After yesterday’s filing deadline, the candidates in the competitive race for Mississippi governor are set and Tate Reeves has never been in more trouble – including facing deep problems with his own party. First, Reeves will have to contend with a Republican primary challenger from Dr. John Witcher – who is known for starting an…

Chris Sununu Leaves New Hampshire Behind for His Own National Vanity Tour

Chris Sununu is saying sayonara to the people of the Granite State to spend his time getting more national attention for himself. While he floats test balloons and focuses on his own political ambitions, Sununu is ignoring his own state as working families in New Hampshire face a long-standing housing crisis and electric bills that…

New Poll Shows Gov. Beshear’s Approval on the Rise

A new poll from Mason-Dixon today shows Gov. Andy Beshear’s approval with Kentuckians across party lines is on the rise. The new Mason-Dixon poll shows 61% of all voters approve of Gov. Beshear’s leadership — a bump from this time last year. In addition to his strong overall approval, the poll found over 50% of…

The Hill: “The Political Magic of Democratic Governors”

A new op-ed in The Hill highlights how Democratic governors are today’s best example of leadership and action when it comes to addressing the biggest challenges Americans face, all while Republicans are busy bringing chaos and extremism to a divided federal government. “One of the great untold stories of politics in 2023…is the truly exceptional…

In State of the State Address, Gov. Laura Kelly Outlines Bipartisan Agenda for Kansas: Tax Relief, Better Public Schools, and Health Care

In her first state of the union of her second term in office, Gov. Laura Kelly called for putting politics aside to achieve bipartisan solutions for Kansans — just like she’s done throughout her first term in office. The governor outlined her “Axing Your Taxes” plan to give $500 million tax relief to Kansans over…

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