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ICYMI: New York Times: How New Mexico Is Beating the Virus

“It has two things missing elsewhere: political leadership and a strong health system.” Today, the opinion section of the New York Times featured an article on the impressive leadership of DGA Vice Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the coronavirus pandemic. The former state health secretary has achieved something “elusive”: a widespread testing…

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Bests Trump By 51 Points For Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic

Majority Institute/Public Policy Polling Shows 62% Approve of Lujan Grisham’s Leadership, Only 40% Approve of Trump The Majority Institute/Public Policy Polling released a new poll that shows 62% of voters approve of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic – just 40% of voters approve of President Trump’s handling. Gov. Lujan…

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Spotlights State’s Plan to Deliver Tuition-Free College

“[W]e’ve seen no action from the federal government. Instead, states are taking it upon themselves to address the crisis, like New Mexico.” – Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC “States are innovators, states are flexible, states are nimble – you can make these investments, and then just get it done. Waiting for the federal government creates more hardship…

Govs Get It Done: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Plan for Free College for New Mexican Students

“This program is an absolute game-changer for New Mexico” – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham “[O]ne of the boldest state-led efforts to expand access to higher education” – The New York Times Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced her plan to make college tuition-free for New Mexico’s in-state students. The program, called…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors Call on Trump, McConnell to Pass National Gun Reforms

12 Democratic governors have signed on to a letter calling for the president to work with Congress to pass national gun reforms Today, 12 Democratic governors sent a letter to President Trump and Senate Majority Leader McConnell calling for action on national gun safety reforms. The letter, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was signed by…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors’ Actions Will Help Ensure a Complete Count in 2020 Census

Today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks the controversial citizenship question from appearing on the 2020 U.S. Census. But even with this victory, the fight is far from over. President Trump is already asking if the census can be delayed to give his administration more time to get the question reinstated. And enough…

Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors Continue to Pass Wide-Sweeping Paid Leave Policies

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak becomes the sixth Democratic governor this year to sign paid leave policies into law Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak became the sixth Democratic governor in 2019 to sign wide-sweeping paid leave policy into law. Nevada’s new law requires all businesses with over 50 employees to guarantee paid leave that can be used…

As GOP’s Sabotage Cause Millions to Lose Health Insurance, Democratic governors are Taking a Stand at the State Level

Across the country, Democratic governors are leading the way by expanding Medicaid and protecting access to care A recent CDC survey reports that, following the GOP’s attacks on America’s health care system, over one million Americans lost health insurance in 2018. But on the state level, Democratic governors are reversing this alarming trend. From expanding…

DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Victory in New Mexico

DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) issued the following statement on Governor-Elect Michelle Lujan Grisham’s historic victory in New Mexico’s gubernatorial race: “Congratulations to Governor-Elect Michelle Lujan Grisham on her historic victory in New Mexico. Governor-Elect Grisham will bring much-needed change to New Mexico, expanding access to quality education for every New Mexico child and…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad on Pearce’s Business Scandals In New Mexico

Today, Stronger New Mexico, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “No Sign.” The ad highlights Republican Congressman Steve Pearce’s latest controversy regarding his shady business practices. Pearce is under fire as law enforcement officials call for an ethics investigation into his conflicts of interests. This controversy isn’t the…

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