Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) violated state hunting regulations when he trapped and shot a collared wolf near Yellowstone National Park in February, Boise State Public Radio reports.
Accuser’s Lawyer Says Cuomo Interfering with Probe
“A lawyer for one of the women who have accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment charged Monday that he is trying to interfere with a state attorney general’s office investigation of the womens’ claims,” CNBC reports.
Ducey Cites Border Drug Busts That Never Happened
“Ahead of his visit to the border, intended to draw attention to what he has called a security problem of increasing immigration, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s office issued a news release Thursday touting drug busts supposedly made by its Border Strike Force,” the Arizona Republic reports.
“However, each of the highlighted seizures appeared to have been made through the solid, and routine, work of troopers patrolling the state’s highways. And none took place near the border.”
How a Recall Could Spell Trouble for Gavin Newsom
Cal Matters: “A run-of-the-mill election for state office in California follows a predictable two-step. First, every candidate crowds onto a single ballot and voters cast their ballots for whomever they like — regardless of party. Next, the top two winners from the first round go head-to-head in a second and final contest.”
“That ‘top-two’ set-up ensures that the candidate who wins will have received more than 50% of the vote. The will of the majority rules, guaranteed.”
“Recall elections offer no such guarantee. Voters are first asked whether they would like to give the incumbent the boot. Then, in a second question, they are asked who ought to be the replacement. Under California law, incumbents can’t run to replace themselves. (So Governor Newsom is not on the ‘replacement’ ballot).”
“If more than 50% of voters opt for a ‘yes’ on the recall question, whoever comes first on the replacement list is immediately hired as the state’s next chief executive.”
Idaho Legislature Halts Session Due to Outbreak
The Idaho Legislature has brought business to halt for the next two weeks amid an outbreak of Covid-19 among lawmakers and staff at the state Capitol, KBOI reports.
Cuomo Accused of Sexual Harassment by Current Aide
Alyssa McGrath described a series of unsettling interactions with Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) telling the New York Times that the governor would “ogle her body, remark on her looks, and make suggestive comments to her and another executive aide.”
“Ms. McGrath, 33, is the first current aide in Mr. Cuomo’s office to speak publicly about allegations of harassment inside the Capitol.”
Retaliation by Cuomo Now Part of Investigation
“The New York state investigation into whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) sexually harassed multiple women is also looking at whether his top officials enabled the behavior, how the administration handled the complaints, and whether it took steps to intimidate his accusers,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“As part of the probe being overseen by state Attorney General Letitia James, investigators have in recent days interviewed at least three former aides to the governor, Charlotte Bennett, Lindsey Boylan and Ana Liss. The women have accused Mr. Cuomo of either sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior while they worked for the state.”
“They and their representatives said that in the interviews, investigators asked about Mr. Cuomo’s behavior, how complaints were handled and about subsequent actions by senior aides in the governor’s administration which some of the women say they saw as retaliation.”
Louisiana Governor Won’t Be Recalled
“Efforts to remove Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards from office because of complaints about his coronavirus restrictions and mask mandate have failed,” the Associated Press reports.
“The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office said Friday that all parishes but one have completed counting signatures on a petition seeking to recall the Democratic governor, and the numbers have fallen far below what is needed to force a recall election.”
Idaho Governor Will Accept Relief Funds
Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) will work with state legislators to accept and spend the nearly $1.2 billion in discretionary funding his state will receive from the American Relief Plan, the Idaho Statesmen reports.
Said Little: “The plan is being mortgaged on our children and grandchildren’s future. They will shoulder the burden to pay off this massive debt. All that said, rejecting the funds is not the right thing to do for Idaho.”
Cuomo’s Support Dips In New York
A new Quinnipiac poll finds that 49% of voters in New York say that Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) should not resign while 43% say he should resign.
Earlier this month voters thought Cuomo should not resign bu 55% to 40%.
Cuomo Accuser Raises New Claims of Harassment
Lindsey Boyland, the first woman to accuse Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, gave an extensive interview to Ronan Farrow in the New Yorker:
“When the dog jumped up and down near her, Boylan said, she reached out to calm him, and then backed away. Cuomo, she said, joked that if he were a dog, he would try to ‘mount’ her as well.”
Interesting detail: Cuomo hung a dartboard with a photo of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on it for entertainment during a pool party at the governor’s mansion.
Who Will Be California’s Next Attorney General?
San Francisco Chronicle: “Lobbying for the attorney general’s job has been intense, with many advocacy groups seeking representation for California’s marginalized communities. Following a rise in anti-Asian American violence during the coronavirus pandemic, officials appealed this week for Newsom to select an Asian American attorney general, such as Democratic Assembly Member Rob Bonta of Alameda, who could pursue policies to combat racial bias and hate crimes.”
“LGBT rights groups have pushed for Equality California executive director Rick Chavez Zbur, who would be California’s first openly gay attorney general. Black officials have rallied behind Diana Becton, Contra Costa County’s district attorney, who is African American. Female lawmakers have asked Newsom to consider a list of women, including state Sen. Anna Caballero (D).”
“Other top contenders include Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, a longtime ally of Newsom’s who has worked closely with the governor on homelessness issues, and Rep. Adam Schiff (D), whose bid has been boosted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.”
FBI Probes Cuomo Deal to Shield Nursing Homes
“FBI investigators probing the Cuomo administration’s handling of nursing homes during the pandemic last spring are seeking information about a state budget provision that gave operators legal immunity,” The City reports.
“In recent weeks, FBI officials have been looking to interview members of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s staff and other state officials about the eleventh-hour addition to the state budget last March… The measure granted nursing homes and hospitals broad legal protections against lawsuits and criminal liability for care provided to residents and patients during the pandemic.”
Cuomo’s Office Conducting Its Own ‘Inquiry’
“Despite the state attorney general’s ongoing investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, senior aides to the governor said they are also conducting their own ‘parallel review’ of a female aide’s recent account of being groped by Cuomo at the Executive Mansion late last year,” the Albany Times Union reports
Get Ready for California Recall to Break the Bank
“Limitless money, a slew of candidates and undivided national attention are about to converge in a battle for California’s future,” Politico reports.
“An effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is highly likely to qualify after supporters submit their last signatures this week. The ensuing campaign will be a melee free from the constraints that inhibit other statewide contests in California. Donation caps don’t apply. Hundreds of millions of dollars are likely to inundate the state as the full might of California’s Democratic establishment vies with a concerted Republican effort to oust a humbled blue state leader.”
Kentucky GOP Moves to Change Law for Senate Vacancies
“The Kentucky legislature has passed a bill that would require a governor to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat with a member of the departed senator’s party in a move sure to spark the political rumor mill around Frankfort,” The Hill reports.
“The bill would require a sitting governor to choose a replacement for a vacant Senate seat from a list of three candidates chosen by the top leadership of the former senator’s political party.”
Gavin Newsom Begins Fight Against Recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) “broke his silence on the California recall with a string of national television appearances this week, pinning the effort on President Donald Trump supporters, anti-immigrant forces and conspiracy-driven opportunists,” Politico reports.
“Heading into Wednesday’s signature deadline, Newsom is trying to frame California’s recall as an extension of the divisive 2020 presidential fight.”
Sacramento Bee: It’s recall deadline day.
DeSantis Won’t Reject Stimulus Funds
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) flatly rejected Sen. Rick Scott’s (R-FL) “call for governors and mayors to return money from the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, creating another fault line with his potential 2024 rival,” Politico reports.
Said DeSantis: “It doesn’t make any sense. If Florida were to send the money back, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is going to send it to Illinois, California, New York or New Jersey. I don’t think that would make sense for Floridians — for us to be giving even more money to the blue states that are already getting such a big windfall in this bill.”
CNN: A year into the pandemic, Florida is booming and DeSantis is taking credit.
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