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Colorado Governor Jared Polis has granted clemency to Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk and election denier, leading to her early release from prison. This decision affects a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, amidst other ongoing news related to Trump's legal battles and public statements.
A Democratic governor is under fire for a significant move against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is seen as testing the limits of their executive authority.
Maine's Democratic Governor vetoed a bill that sought to impose a temporary moratorium on the construction of new data centers in the state. This decision makes Maine the latest state to consider, and ultimately reject, such a ban amidst growing concerns over energy consumption.
Democratic leaders are concerned that Minority Leader Charles Schumer's chosen candidate in Maine, Graham Platner, could imperil their chances of gaining Senate control, despite attacks from the state's Democratic governor.
Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear sharply criticized Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, fueling speculation about potential presidential runs for both politicians in 2028.
Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether to participate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.
Text messages reportedly show a Democratic Governor providing assistance to Jeffrey Epstein months before his 2019 arrest, raising new questions about his connections.
California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom began his book tour in Nashville, Tennessee, using the opportunity to criticize 'red states' while visiting a state that has attracted many Californians seeking a different business and political environment.
Weeks after a new Democratic governor took office in Virginia, Boeing announced it is relocating its defense headquarters from Virginia back to St. Louis.
Virginia's new centrist Democratic Governor, Abigail Spanberger, is facing attacks from the right, which she views as a sign of her early success in office.
Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have restored collective bargaining rights, leading labor leaders to accuse her of betrayal and an about-face from campaign promises.
Oregon's Democratic governor is expected to win re-election, but the primary election for the Republican challenger offers insight into the party's direction post-Trump.
Governors J.B. Pritzker, Wes Moore, and Josh Shapiro are facing 2026 reelection bids that could serve as referendums on the Democratic governing model, potentially paving the way for 2028 presidential campaigns.
Democratic Governor Janet Mills and combat veteran Graham Platner are engaged in an expensive proxy battle within their party for the US Senate primary in Maine, both hoping to unseat Senator Collins.
Democratic governors in blue states are reportedly resisting the implementation of former President Trump's tax-free tips policy, leading to service workers continuing to pay state taxes despite federal relief efforts.
An influential healthcare union in California is advocating for a ballot initiative to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires, forcing Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom to take a stance on the issue.
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and its Democratic governor, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration policy.
Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear is under fire after a report from the state's Republican auditor flagged 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures.
Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear is releasing a book focused on faith, which his publisher states will rebuke how faith has been 'hijacked' by figures like Donald Trump.
Governor Hochul has become the latest Democratic governor to accept a school choice program initiated during the Trump administration.
The Democratic Governor of Illinois is supporting a statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms, a stance that puts him at odds with teachers' unions. This move aims to address distractions and improve the learning environment.
Virginia's upcoming redistricting vote is considered a critical step for the swing state, which recently elected a Democratic governor, as it will determine whether existing voting maps are replaced with ones favoring Democrats.
Wisconsin's outgoing Democratic governor is advocating for a ban on gerrymandering, aiming to move the state in a different direction amidst ongoing redistricting battles across the country.
Democratic governors vow to pursue accountability for Kristi Noem despite her departure from office, promising investigations into immigration enforcement.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and its Democratic Governor, Mikie Sherrill, for 'obstructing' federal immigration policy.
President Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address amidst declining voter approval of his economic policies, with Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger set to deliver the official rebuttal.
Amy Acton, Ohio's former Covid Czar, is exploring a run for Democratic Governor, leveraging her bipartisan credibility from serving under Governor Mike DeWine, despite potential challenges related to her pandemic response.
A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday.