Governors - Page 131

July 13, 2022

PA Republicans blast governor’s veto of bill protecting girls’ sports: ‘tilts the playing field against women'

Pennsylvania Republicans torched Democrat Governor Tom Wolf's veto of a high-profile bill that would have barred transgender biological male athletes from competing in women's sports.

July 12, 2022

Trump, Hogan trade fire in Maryland GOP gubernatorial primary

Gov. Larry Hogan trades fire with Trump in the Maryland GOP gubernatorial primary race, as the former president calls the incumbent governor a "RINO"

July 12, 2022

Evers raises $10.1 million in Wisconsin governor's race

Gov. Tony Evers has reportedly raised $10.1 million as he prepares to face a tough reelection bid in the battleground state of Wisconsin.

July 12, 2022

California spent $500M on DEI initiatives, including $50K on 'racial equity' fish dept trainings: Nonprofit

The Center for Organizational Research and Education (CORE) estimates that California has spent northward of $1 billion on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

July 11, 2022

Texas showdown: Beto O’Rourke to hold 70 campaign events in 49 days as he challenges GOP Gov. Greg Abbott

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O’Rourke next week will launch an ambitious 49-day campaign swing across Texas, as he challenges two-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

July 8, 2022

Wisconsin GOP candidate is endorsed by former Gov. Tommy Thompson

Construction company co-owner Tim Michels has been endorsed by former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson for his campaign to be the next state governor.

July 8, 2022

Oklahoma governor calls for audit of Tulsa Public Schools for potentially mishandling funds, teaching CRT

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt demands audit of Tulsa schools for potential misuse of funds and suspicion that the school district violated state law to teach critical race theory.

July 7, 2022

Arizona governor signed the most expansive school choice legislation in the nation into law

Arizona on July 7th passed a school choice-related bill that would be the most expansive education savings account program in the United States, covering all 1.1 million K-12 students.

July 7, 2022

Arizona showdown: Gov. Ducey backs rival to Trump-endorsed candidate in next month’s GOP primary

Republican Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona once again splits with former President Donald Trump, backing the non-Trump endorsed candidate in the GOP primary for governor

July 6, 2022

Georgia gubernatorial showdown: Kemp hauls in nearly $7 million in battle against Abrams

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia hauled in nearly $7 million in fundraising the past two months as he runs for reelection this year against Democrat Stacey Abrams