Lawmakers and governors around the country were busy this week, particularly dealing with preparing for, and dealing with, Hurricane Ian on the east coast. Additionally, Governor Kim Reynolds in Iowa announced an almost $2 billion budget surplus for FY 2022, and an additional drop in the corporate tax rate, Alabama Governor Ivey announced over $80 million in new funding to improve broadband access, and Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy established a new recreational marijuana task force.
Alabama
Governor Ivey announced over $80 million in new funding to improve broadband access.
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Alaska
Governor Mike Dunleavy established a new recreational marijuana task force.
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Arizona
A new poll is showing Democrat Katie Hobbs and Republican Kari lake in a dead heat in the race to succeed Gov. Doug Ducey as the next governor.
California
Governor Newsom vetoed legislation that would have required companies that involve cryptocurrency to register with the state’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
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Connecticut
Governor Lamont released a statement regarding the state’s 2021 annual crime statistics report.
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Delaware
A federal judge is allowing a lawsuit against Governor John Carney regarding Delaware’s major-party judicial provision to proceed.
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Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis issued an update Monday on the state’s preparedness efforts for Hurricane Ian.
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Georgia
Governor Brian Kemp directed the state’s operations center to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Ian.
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Hawaii
State lawmakers are still considering a special session to address a recent Supreme Court ruling that could impact hundreds of felony cases.
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Illinois
The state Department of Agriculture announced over $13 million in new funding to support conservation planning in the state.
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Indiana
Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority announced new investments in the state’s affordable housing.
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Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds announced an almost $2 billion budget surplus for FY 2022, and an additional drop in the corporate tax rate.
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Louisiana
Governor John Bel Edwards traveled to London this week to discuss Louisiana’s homeowner insurance crisis.
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Maine
Democratic Governor Janet Mills has an advantage over Republican challenger and former Governor Paul LePage, a new poll showed.
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Maryland
Republican candidate for Governor Dan Cox is going to appeal a judge’s decision that would allow mail-in ballots to start being counted on October 1st.
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Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker stated he would most likely veto legislation that would repeal the ban on happy hour drink promotions should it pass the legislature.
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Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a legislative package that will increase the amount of police patrols on roads and officer retention at local departments.
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Missouri
Missouri House leaders were able to save Governor Mike Parson’s agriculture incentives bill during a special legislative session.
Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte made a stop in Helena this week to praise forest mitigation efforts in the wave of droughts hitting the state.
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Nebraska
Governor Pete Ricketts stated his support for a requirement to show a photo ID before voting.
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Nevada
The state Department of Agriculture made their first delivery of the Home Feeds Nevada program this week, which was established in 2021 and purchases and delivers locally grown food for those in need.
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South Dakota
Governor Kristi Noem released a statement praising South Dakota’s AAA credit rating.
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Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee authorized about 1,200 national guard members to assist with hurricane relief efforts in Florida.
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Texas
A new poll is showing a 7 point lead for Governor Greg Abbott ahead of Democrat Beto O’Rourke in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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This Week’s DMGS Posts
Capital and Capitol Happenings: New Positions, Promotions, and More
- Wes Fisher: new Director of Government Affairs, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
- Tyler Ford: new U.S Government Relations Manager, WuXi AppTec
- Brandon Cheung: new Manager, Policy & Legal Communications
- Jon Anzur: new Vice President of Public Affairs, PA Chamber of Business and Industry
- Ashley Lenker White: new Senior Program Director, Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units
- Genevieve Kwan: new Illinois Government Affairs Representative, Environmental Law & Policy Center
- Logan Matthews: new Vice President, Cooley Public Strategies
- Zach Roberts: new Associate Vice President, Political Strategy and Engagement, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Happy Birthdays This Week
- Sharon Seyler: Deputy Director of Government Affairs, DMGS
- Matt Parido: Director of Government Affairs, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
- Christopher Abruzzo: Senior Director of Business Development, PA American Water
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