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Governors Polis, Stitt Issue Statement on Potential Medicaid Funding Cuts

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
March 6, 2025
Washington, D.C. - On March 6, 2025, National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released the following… Read More

Governor Polis in Washington Pushing Congress to Reject Harmful Medicaid Cuts

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
February 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – While in Washington DC, Colorado Governor Jared Polis spoke with Members of Congress today, urging them to reject the proposed $880 billion dollar proposed cuts to Medicaid… Read More

Education Innovation in Focus at National Governors Association Winter Meeting

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
February 22, 2025
Washington, DC - National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis was joined by ParentData CEO Emily Oster and technology journalist Kara Swisher as Governors explored how to… Read More

Governors Approve Federal Priorities at Winter Meeting

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
February 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC - At the 2025 Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), Governors approved federal priorities to advocate to the 119th Congress and the administration. The priorities… Read More

Governor Mills' Statement on President's Threat to Withhold Education Funding From Maine

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
February 21, 2025
Washington D.C. - Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today regarding the President's threat to withhold Federal education funding from Maine:"If the President attempts to… Read More

Governor Mills' Statement on Notice of Investigation From U.S. Department of Education

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
February 21, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Education notifying the Maine Department of Education that it has been directed to… Read More

Governor Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services Launch Program to Build More Housing, Lower Costs

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
February 20, 2025
Zero interest loans will support the development of housing for middle class Oregonians Washington D.C. – On Feb 20th, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)… Read More

Wyden, Senate Democrats to Hold Senate Floor Ahead of Vote on RFK Jr. Nomination To Lead HHS

February 12, 2025
Democrats to Hold Senate Floor Into the Night to Lay Out Dangerous Views of Nominee to Lead Federal Health Care Policy Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden,… Read More

Watch: Reynolds Called Out for Iowa State Government's Culture of Corruption in Oversight Hearing

February 6, 2025
Governor answered “yes” when asked whether a bill she signed “gutted” Iowa’s taxpayer watchdog WASHINGTON, D.C. - A history of corruption and overspending in Iowa by… Read More

Governor Newsom Announces Suite of New Wildfire Community Hardening Measures

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
February 6, 2025
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he will issue an executive order to harden communities from wind-propelled wildfires that turn into urban firestorms. Washington, D.C.… Read More

Governor Newsom Meets with Bipartisan U.S. House and U.S. Senate Leaders on Disaster Relief for LA Firestorm Survivors

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
February 6, 2025
What you need to know: Building on yesterday’s positive meetings on Capitol Hill and with President Trump, Governor Newsom continued his bipartisan outreach in meetings with House and Senate… Read More

Governor Newsom Meets with President Trump and Members of Congress From Both Sides of the Aisle on Disaster Relief for LA Firestorm Survivors

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
February 5, 2025
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington, DC to meet with President Trump and members of Congress - focusing on securing critical disaster aid for the survivors of the Los… Read More

Governors Urge Preservation of National Guard Authority in NDAA

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
December 9, 2024
Washington, D.C. - National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement regarding provisions on… Read More

In Washington, D.C., Governor Newsom Advocates for Key Initiatives for a More Affordable and Healthier California

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
November 13, 2024
What you need to know: Governor Newsom traveled to Washington, D.C. for a series of meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill to discuss the approval of key initiatives to improve health care,… Read More

Lt. Governor Primavera Honored for Public Policy Work on Cancer by the American Cancer Society

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
September 18, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. - On September 18, 2024, Lt. Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care Dianne Primavera received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award (NDAA), the… Read More