Governors - Page 111

January 9, 2023

Vulnerable Democrat governor faces crowded field of challengers, including two well-known Republicans

Vulnerable Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is facing a crowded field of GOP primary hopefuls, including two well-known Republicans: Daniel Cameron and Kelly Craft.

January 9, 2023

Former GOP governor punks reporters, walks out of state Capitol after speech teasing re-election run

Former Republican Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin teased another run for governor in a speech at the state Capitol, but then walked out and drove away without filing to run.

January 7, 2023

Kristi Noem demands answers after US government leaks Social Security numbers of her and family

Gov. Kristi Noem is seeking answers on how federal agencies allowed her personal information to become public as a side-effect of record releases from the Jan. 6 committee.

January 7, 2023

Noem touts South Dakota’s conservative successes ‘can bring hope to the rest of the country’

Ahead of her inauguration for a second term steering South Dakota, Republican Gov. Kristi Noem says her state’s conservative successes "can bring hope to the rest of the country."

January 6, 2023

Nebraska swears in Jim Pillen as its 41st governor

Jim Pillen was sworn in as Nebraska's 41st governor Thursday. Pillen, a Republican, succeeds term-limited Pete Ricketts, who may pursue a vacant Senate seat.

January 6, 2023

Ron DeSantis requiring Florida universities to report spending on diversity

Florida mom Quisha King expresses her support for Gov. DeSantis' decision, saying colleges need to be 'educating, not indoctrinating.'

January 5, 2023

N.H. Gov. Sununu targets ‘woke policy’ but criticizes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ culture war tactics

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu agrees with fellow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis that “we need to push back on woke policy" but criticizes DeSantis‘ culture wars’ tactics against businesses

January 4, 2023

NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to undergo knee replacement surgery in WA

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Washington to undergo knee replacement surgery. The Democratic governor will replace her right knee with an artificial joint.

January 4, 2023

NV Gov. Joe Lombardo calls for unity at inauguration ceremony

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo held his first inaugural address Tuesday. He said some areas were unnecessarily divided when it comes to politics, but people must strive to rise above it.

January 4, 2023

Democratic Katie Hobbs sworn in as AZ’s 24th governor

Katie Hobbs has officially become Arizona’s 24th governor. The Democrat won by a narrow margin against Republican Kari Lake, a former anchor backed by Donald Trump.