governors

Politics & Government

Biden is looking at options for the border. But he's running into legal issues

3:52pm February 23, 2024

President Biden told governors that he's looking for ways to take executive action to reduce the number of migrants crossing the southern border — but he's limited by laws and lack of funding.

Students walk to and from classes on the Indiana University campus, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana will tax student debt relief as income, reflecting similar policies in other U.S. states following the Biden administration's announcement of a forgiveness plan in August 2022.

Almost half of U.S. governors ask Joe Biden to cut student loan forgiveness plan

2:34am September 13, 2022

by Ayana Archie

In a letter to Biden, Republican governors say they support "making higher education more affordable" but don't want to "force American taxpayers to pay off the student loan debt of an elite few."

A member of the National Guard assisting at a COVID-19 mobile testing location looks out of a tent used for drive-thru tests earlier this month in Auburn, Maine.

How Is Each State Responding To COVID-19?

3:02pm December 04, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

State leaders implemented sweeping measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Here's how changes in case numbers are affecting their reopening plans.

US President Trump leaves the White House on foot to go to St John's Episcopal church across Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. Monday.

Governors Push Back On Trump's Threat To Deploy Federal Troops To Quell Unrest

12:19pm June 02, 2020

by Scott Neuman

In a Rose Garden address and on a conference call with governors on Monday, the president threatened to send troops to states that didn't crack down sufficiently on demonstrations.

A protester waves a placard during a car protest against the stay-at-home order issued by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to stem the spread of the new coronavirus on April 19 in Denver.

National

Frustration Mounts With Stay-At-Home Orders As Weeks Turn To Months

1:16pm April 20, 2020

by Joel Rose

Frustrated protesters have been rallying, demanding that governors reopen state economies. Health officials worry that a premature opening could make economic and health problems even worse.

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With President Trump at his side, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during a rally in Mosinee, Wis., on Oct. 24.

Democrats Gain In Governors' Races, But Miss Chance At History

10:08am November 07, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Democrats made modest inroads on the GOP's commanding lead in governors' offices around the country. But did not fare well in marquee races in Florida and Georgia.

President Trump speaks during a meeting with the members of the National Governors Association at the White House on Monday.

Renewing Call To Arm Teachers, Trump Tells Governors The NRA Is 'On Our Side'

3:37pm February 26, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The president also criticized law enforcement for not doing enough to prevent the high school shooting in Parkland, Fla., and suggested he would have been more aggressive in engaging the gunman.

Ben Jealous was the NAACP's youngest president and one of Bernie Sanders' earliest supporters. Jealous then became a venture capitalist investing in startups. Now he is seeking office in Maryland.

The Left-Wing Tech Investor Running For Governor

5:48pm November 25, 2017

by Aarti Shahani

A man with an eclectic career — youngest president of the NAACP, Silicon Valley tech investor — wants to be the governor of Maryland. NPR spent two days with him on the campaign trail.

Governors from left; Bill Haslam of Tennessee, Steve Bullock of Montana, Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, John Hickenlooper of Colorado and Gary Herbert of Utah all testified Thursday about ways t improve the ACA.

Governors Sound Off On How To Fix Health Insurance

10:22pm September 07, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Senators holding hearings this week are looking for quick tweaks that will stabilize the insurance markets and make policies cheaper. Some governors want more federal money and more flexibility.

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After Paris, Governors Say They Will Oppose Efforts To Resettle Refugees

5:47pm November 16, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Despite the growing list of governors stating they will no longer resettle people from Syria, it's not clear whether states have the legal authority to keep the refugees out.