governors
Why my fellow California Republicans should consider a celebrity Democrat for governor — no joke!
February 26, 2025 | 1:12pmA popular meme making the rounds on social media shows an anguished citizen, outraged at California’s incompetent ruling Democrats Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Attorney General Rob...
Trump-backed rep, NY native announces plans to run for Florida governor
February 25, 2025 | 11:36pmRep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., announced plans to run for Florida governor next year during an interview on Fox News' "Hannity" Tuesday night.
Andrew Cuomo's biggest challenge in a mayoral run will be getting past himself – and facing his many lows head-on
February 25, 2025 | 10:27pmNow that Andrew Cuomo is getting close to announcing he’s running for mayor, he needs a campaign slogan.
First lady Melania Trump makes glamorous return to White House as Donald pays tribute to her
February 23, 2025 | 11:53am"She worked hard on making sure everything was very beautiful. She's very good at that," Trump said.
Govs divulge what it was like when Trump clashed with Maine's state leader over trans athletes
February 22, 2025 | 6:15pmMaine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ public dust-up with President Donald Trump during a White House meeting with most of America's state leaders didn’t live up to governors’ collective goal of "disagree[ing] better."
Ex-Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel tapped to be state's lieutenant governor
February 10, 2025 | 1:40pmThey don't call it the Buckeye State for nothing.
Casey DeSantis eyes bid to replace husband as Florida gov when his term runs out: sources
February 7, 2025 | 9:26amShe’s as ambitious as he is,'' a source close to Casey DeSantis's camp said.
Chicago officials walk back claim repeated by gov that ICE raided school -- reveal what really happened
January 27, 2025 | 6:53pmDemocratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago public school officials falsely claimed last week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at an elementary school.
Vivek Ramaswamy snaps up JD Vance aides for Ohio gov campaign
January 27, 2025 | 12:04pmRamaswamy, 39, is expected to try and succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Mike DeWine in 2026.
Hochul's insane $252 billion state budget sets fire to taxpayer money
January 21, 2025 | 6:14pmKathy Hochul's planned budget is a whopping $252 billion for fiscal year 2026.
Hochul touts 'affordability' but won't fix unfair NYC property taxes
January 15, 2025 | 4:39pmNYC's property taxes are so unjust, esoteric and opaque that it feels intentional — but only the state legislature in Albany can make changes and bring fairness to the system.
Trump repeatedly warned Newsom about 'terrible' wildfire prevention in wake of deadly Palisades fire
January 8, 2025 | 5:47pm'Get your act together Governor. You don’t see close to the level of burn in other states,' Trump said in 2019.
Illinois guv blasts Chicago mayor's team for skipping scheduled calls, being reclusive amid hemp bill battle
January 7, 2025 | 6:43pmReeling from a recent defeat on hemp legislation, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at his fellow Democrat, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson who had publicly pushed to tank the bill.
Nebraska governor hospitalized after getting bucked off horse
December 23, 2024 | 1:28amPillen, a first-term Republican, was with his family when he was thrown off a new horse and injured, according to the governor's office.
Matt Gaetz teases big plans for future after hasty withdrawal from AG nomination
November 23, 2024 | 7:47pmEx-Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz suggested Saturday that he might run for governor of Sunshine State, days after he withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general pick amid allegations...
M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78
November 21, 2024 | 12:21pmFormer Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who took over the office to become the second female governor in state history after her predecessor resigned amid a corruption scandal, has died....
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces bid for New Jersey governor, faces crowded field
November 18, 2024 | 11:35amThe former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor is the sixth Democrat to join the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
A record 13 female governors to serve next year following historic election cycle
November 11, 2024 | 11:50pmKelly Ayotte's win in New Hampshire, which was called by the Associated Press on Monday, toppled the previous high as the Republican is set to become the next governor of...
Scandal-plagued Republican candidate loses North Carolina governor's race
November 5, 2024 | 8:56pmNorth Carolina voters rejected scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.
Ex-head chef reveals powerful NY pols' quirky private meals — Cuomo won't even eat his mom's lasagna
October 24, 2024 | 5:51pmHe’s the ultimate political tastemaker! The longtime head chef of the Executive Mansion in Albany is dishing about what the powerful politicians eat in private — ranging from a quirky...