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a message from Gov. Jay Inslee

07/23/2018 Nativegrl77

Friends

The stakes of this November’s elections couldn’t be higher. Now that Trump has nominated right-wing ideologue Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, everything we’ve fought for is at risk. And on issue after issue, the real battle isn’t happening in Congress, it’s happening in state legislatures and capitols across the country.

Unless we elect more Democratic governors this year, Trump and the GOP will have unchecked power to roll back our rights. That’s why we need your help, but first let’s talk about what is really at stake:

ABORTION: The battle to protect a woman’s right to choose is in the states. While Republicans push ever more draconian restrictions on women’s health, Democratic governors like Kate Brown, Gina Raimondo and I have worked to enshrine Roe in state law to protect access to safe, legal abortion no matter what.

VOTING RIGHTS: From discriminatory voter ID laws to extreme gerrymandering, Republicans are working to keep people from exercising their right to vote. But Democratic governors are pushing to expand voting rights, passing automatic voter registration in states like New Jersey and Washington.

HEALTH CARE: While Republicans work to rip health care from people who need it in places like Kentucky, Democratic governors like Ralph Northam are fighting to expand access to affordable health insurance.

LGBTQ RIGHTS: From Mike Pence’s attempt to legalize discrimination against LGBTQ people in Indiana to the bigoted HB2 legislation in North Carolina, Republicans are pushing for bills that discriminate against LGBTQ Americans. Democratic governors are fighting back to ensure equality for LGBTQ people.

ENVIRONMENT: Republicans continue to ignore the reality of climate change and gut regulations that protect our health and our environment. But as governor of Washington, I’m working every day to protect the environment and build a clean energy economy.

If we want to stop Trump and the GOP from dragging our country backward decades, we have to win governors’ races. It’s just that simple. With 36 governors’ races happening this November, we have an unprecedented chance to turn red states blue and stop Trump’s agenda in its tracks – but it won’t happen without your help.

That’s why I’m asking you to give whatever you can spare to help us elect Democratic governors in every corner of this country. We need another 251 donations by midnight to win these races and stop Trump.

Will you give $1 or more now? Your gift will be DOUBLED to invest in critical races across the country.

Very Truly Yours,

Jay Inslee
Chair, Democratic Governors Association

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Gov. Eric Holcomb is definitely NOT pence!!!!

07/23/2018 Nativegrl77

Tony Cook,Chelsea Schneider and Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar

Gov. Eric Holcomb marked his first month in office by announcing several executive actions Here’s a summary:

Keith Cooper pardon: The executive order pardons Cooper for his 1997 felony robbery conviction in Elkhart County. Cooper served nearly 10 years in prison for the crime, but was released early for time served in 2006. All eyewitnesses in the case have recanted their testimony and DNA evidence did not implicate Cooper in the crime. The Indiana Parole Board unanimously recommended that a pardon be issued. “My decision is based on a review of the facts,” Holcomb said. “Keith Cooper has waited long enough and is deserving of a pardon.” The order does not pardon Cooper for a 1997 felony battery charge to which he pleaded guilty. Cooper has said he was defending himself against an inmate in the Elkhart County Jail.

East Chicago lead contamination: The executive order declares a disaster emergency for an area of Northwest Indiana city grappling with lead contamination. The 30-day declaration will allow the state to work with the new federal administration to “petition for greater assistance and more resources” to help move the around 100 residents who still live in the affected area, replace water infrastructure and expedite remediation and demolition efforts, Holcomb said.

Cellphone tower deal: Holcomb announced that he would end contract talks surrounding a cellphone tower deal that Vice President Mike Pence had assured Hoosiers would fund a series of bicentennial projects he launched during his time as governor. Holcomb announced the state is terminating discussions with Ohio-based Agile Networks, and that he’s directed his staff to “develop alternatives that we might pursue,” including rebidding. Holcomb is expected to decide on those alternatives by the end of March. The decision will provide more information on how to handle the bicentennial projects, said Stephanie Wilson, a governor spokeswoman. In September, Pence had announced plans to lease excess space on the state’s 341 cellphone towers to Agile Networks. In turn, the company would have paid $50 million in upfront costs for the building projects. But the tentative deal struck by the Pence administration was much broader than originally intended, prompting concerns from lawmakers and opposition from companies like AT&T and Comcast.

Resource: indystar.com 2/2017

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GOP lawmaker jason lewis comments …is getting exposed -Vote4DEMS

07/23/2018 Nativegrl77

This guy is running for reelection … Please GOTV4DEMS against this guy … We have rule of law in the US and even in this era of trump “protected classes” exist and have rights

Determining Your Protected Class

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 has heavily influenced the way that courts determine the protected groups under discrimination laws. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents discrimination in educational facilities and public workplaces. Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a person may not be discriminated against due to the following:

and there have been updates as well as state protection