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DGA Statement on Derek Schmidt Entering Kansas Governor Race

Today, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced he would pursue the Republican nomination for governor of Kansas. DGA Executive Director Noam Lee issued the following statement: “Derek Schmidt’s ultra-partisan agenda has been nothing but a disaster for Kansas. Schmidt has spent his career trying to rip health care away from Kansans and arguing against policies…

DGA Statement on Jeff Colyer Announcing His Campaign to Drag Kansas Back to the Failed Brownback Era

The Democratic Governor Association is calling out Jeff Colyer’s campaign announcement as nothing more than an attempt to try to drag Kansas back to the failed and deeply unpopular Brownback era. Before losing a Republican primary to national embarrassment Kris Kobach, Colyer was former Governor Sam Brownback’s right-hand man. The Brownback/Colyer administration was deeply unpopular for its…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Democratic Governors Urge Congress to Fund Improvements to Unemployment Systems

This week, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged Congressional leadership to fast track funding for IT modernization. Increased federal funding would assist states in responding to the COVID-19 crisis and help them be prepared for future economic downturns. The governors’ request to Congress includes creating a state-led…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Bill to Expand Medicaid and Aid Kansas’ COVID-19 Recovery

Today, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly announced a renewed push for Medicaid expansion, introducing a proposal that includes legalizing marijuana to cover the state’s share of the cost. Despite pushback from Republicans in the legislature, Gov. Kelly has never stopped fighting for affordable, accessible health care. Last year, she reached a bipartisan deal with Republican Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, but…

ICYMI: DGA Panel on Women Governors’ Bold Leadership

Gov. Raimondo: “If we had more women running this country, we would be in much better shape.” On Wednesday, the Democratic Governors Association hosted a panel featuring the six women Democratic governors representing Kansas, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, and Rhode Island, who have emerged as trusted figures in an uncertain time. Oregon Gov. Kate…

DGA Statement on Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma

Yesterday, voters in Oklahoma approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid in their state. Oklahoma was one of 14 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and has the second-highest uninsured rate in the country. DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement: “Yesterday’s victory on Medicaid expansion is…

ICYMI: The Kansas City Star Editorial: Tale of 2 governors: Kansas’ Kelly rises to pandemic crisis. Missouri’s Parson in denial

Today, the editorial board of the Kansas City Star called on Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to follow the lead of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on the COVID-19 pandemic. Parson is letting his state fall dangerously behind on the fight against the virus with his inaction and lack of communication. He has dismissed the need to…

ICYMI: Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly Working to Expand Accessible Health Care to 150,000 Kansans

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is urging the Kansas legislature to pass her Medicaid expansion plan by appearing with community leaders across the state this week. If the bill passes, it will expand health care access to 150,000 residents in the state. Kelly reached a bipartisan compromise on Medicaid expansion with the legislature in January,…

Govs Get It Done: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Deal To Expand Medicaid, Would Cover 130,000 Kansans And Not Raise Taxes

Today, Gov. Laura Kelly announced a deal to expand Medicaid to an estimated 130,000 Kansans. If passed, Medicaid expansion would fulfill a key campaign promise for Gov. Kelly. After GOP leadership blocked a bill to expand Medicaid in the 2019 legislative session, Gov. Kelly signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion.…

Govs Get It Done: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Proposal to Expand Health Care to Kansas Families

“[T]oday, Senator Denning and I are proud to stand together to propose a bipartisan compromise that will expand Medicaid and lower healthcare costs for Kansas families.” Gov. Laura Kelly In case you missed it, Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced a bipartisan agreement with state Senate leadership to expand Medicaid and lower health insurance premiums…

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