Governors - Page 72

February 14, 2024

Former Kentucky governor's controversial pardons lead to legislature seeking constitutional limits

Senate Bill 126, introduced by GOP state Sen. Chris McDaniel, seeks to amend Kentucky's constitution to limit a governor's pardoning powers in the final months of office.

February 12, 2024

New Ronald Reagan biography on intellect that outwitted enemies, compassion that lifted lives: 'True leader'

"The Search for Reagan," a new book by Craig Shirley, touts the vast, underrated intellect and compassion of Ronald Reagan, one of the most successful US presidents.

February 9, 2024

MD Gov. Moore commits to using data-driven policies to fight poverty, enhance accountability

MD Gov. Moore will use his background working with data to help guide the policies he focuses on as governor. He says using data to track progress will enhance accountability.

February 7, 2024

CT Gov. Lamont waxes optimistic in State of the State address interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's State of the State address offered a largely positive assessment of Hartford's finances, and carried on despite an interruption by protesters.

February 7, 2024

Maryland Democrat Gov. Moore says state is "leaving too much potential on the table" in address

Democrat Governor Wes Moore delivered his State of the State address in Annapolis Wednesday after his first year in the office. He is the first Black chief executive of the Old Line State.

February 7, 2024

Bank to auction West Virginia Gov. Justice's land to pay off $300M in loans

Carter Bank & Trust will acution off some land owned by West Virginia. Gov. Justice to repay more than $300 million in business loans that he owes the bank.

February 7, 2024

Four West Virginia GOP governor candidates vie for party nomination at debate

AG Patrick Morrisey, ex-state delegate Moore Capito, car dealer Chris Miller, and Secretary of State Mac Warner are running for the Republican nomination for governor of WV.

February 6, 2024

Liberals fume as Utah governor honors Black History Month days after signing anti-DEI bill

Liberals fumed over Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox’s X post honoring Black History Month just days after he signed an anti-DEI bill into law.

February 2, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Gov. Evers' suit against GOP Legislature for blocking 'basic functions'

The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a lawsuit by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, which accuses the Republican-run Legislature of obstructing "basic government functions."

February 1, 2024

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis sending National Guard troops to assist Gov Abbott at southern border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that he is sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the southern border to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts.