Governors - Page 187

April 28, 2021

California gov hopeful Kevin Faulconer teases announcement about lowering tax burden

Republican California gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer teased a big announcement.

April 28, 2021

Govs. Abbott, Ivey, in states with low COVID and no mask mandates, say it's time to 'move forward' on virus

Republican governors in states with no mask mandates and low coronavirus case counts are touting an end to "[e]ndless government mandates" while saying protecting their constituents remains a priority. 

April 27, 2021

Janice Dean reacts to Cuomo leading COVID conference call with governors: ‘I’m not surprised anymore’

Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean reacts to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo leading state governors in coronavirus response.

April 27, 2021

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo leads governors' COVID-19 calls despite nursing home scandal: report

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who faced calls to resign after he placed COVID-19 positive patients in nursing homes at the height of the pandemic, is now reportedly leading COVID-19 conference calls with the nation’s governors.

April 26, 2021

Doug Collins, former Georgia GOP congressman, won't run in upcoming elections

After mulling a run for Senate or governor next year in Georgia, former Republican Rep. Doug Collins has decided to sit on the sidelines during the 2022 election cycle.

April 25, 2021

Florida's Demings addresses reports she may challenge DeSantis or Rubio

Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., is "seriously considering" running for Senate or governor in Florida.

April 24, 2021

Alabama Gov. Ivey signs ban on transgender athletes

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed legislation restricting transgender students from participating in K-12 sports, making Alabama the latest conservative state to ban transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.

April 24, 2021

Bill Maher mocks Caitlyn Jenner's California governor bid: Taking the 'sack out of Sacramento'

"Real Time" host Bill Maher had some fun Friday night at the expense of Caitlyn Jenner, who announced earlier in the day that she is running for governor in California amid the recall effort aimed at Democrat Gavin Newsom. 

April 23, 2021

Cuomo avoids questions on resignation calls, says he's waiting for AG findings on misconduct allegations

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declined to reveal whether he’d resign if the state attorney general’s investigation found he had committed sexual harassment, saying Friday he would speak further on the matter after the review was complete. 

April 22, 2021

North Dakota Gov. Burgum vetoes transgender sports ban, following similar veto by South Dakota's Noem

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would ban transgender girls from playing in girls' sports following a similar move earlier this year by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.