PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2021: Yesterday, Democrats introduced long-awaited immigration reform legislation that would offer a pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million immigrants. The legislation also offers Legal Permanent Residence, often referred to as "green cards," to beneficiaries of the DACA program and to thousands of people living under Temporary Protected Status. This legislation complements Presid more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * "In yet another somber moment for our nation, the Arizona Democratic Party calls for the conviction of former President Trump by the United States Senate. "The evidence presented is overwhelming and the facts are beyond damning. Trump is clearly responsible for inciting the violence and death at the U.S. Capitol. Let's be clear about what happened - a sitting U.S. President and his allies used lies more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2021: Arizona Democrats believe that healthcare is a right. Now more than ever, Arizonans need access to affordable, quality healthcare. We are thrilled that starting today and running through May 15th, the Biden-Harris Administration is opening HealthCare.gov for all Americans to have the opportunity to sign up for health insurance. Unlike the previous administration, President Biden is mak more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 15 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2021: * * * In response to the U.S. Senate's vote to acquit Donald Trump, Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Carla "K.C." Hanson released the following statement: "A few years ago, Donald Trump made the flip comment that he could shoot someone on 5th Avenue and get away with it. Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Trump's assertion. "By refusing to hold Trump accountable for his undeniable role in inc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2021: Beginning yesterday, February 15th through May 15, the Biden-Harris Administration is opening HealthCare.gov for all Americans to have the ability to sign up for health insurance. This is an opportunity for every American to be able to explore their options for health insurance, find a plan that works for them, and have one less thing to worry about as we work to overcome the coronavirus pa more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2021: * * * Today during a press conference in Bradenton, FL at a vaccine distribution site Governor Ron DeSantis threatened to divert vaccines from Manatee county to other counties in Florida if Manatee residents were going to continue complaining about the equity of distribution. These comments amount to threatening less vaccine access for counties that complain or point out flaws in the  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2021: Despite historic participation by Florida voters in the 2020 Election, Governor Ron DeSantis suggested that he now wants to implement sweeping reforms to our vote by mail system to disingenuously protect the "integrity of our elections" here in Florida. These remarks come on the heels of a Republican bill that was addressed this week in committee in the State Senate, which aims to purge for more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: In the middle of one of the worst crises in Texas history, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz jetted off to Cancun, Mexico. His constituents in Texas remain trapped in the cold, without clean water, heat, or warm food. 37 of them have died. This is what we've come to expect from Texas Republican leadership. They are self-serving, inept, corrupt politicians who think that being in office entitles them to do whatever  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statements from Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody and Marion County Democratic Party Chair Kate Sweeney Bell in response to the clear disrespect the Indiana Republican Party showed toward the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. According to re more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 19 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kansas is currently in Phase 2 of Governor Laura Kelly's vaccination plan, which prioritizes "individuals age 65 and older, those in congregate settings, and high-contact critical workers." Members of the Kansas legislature have recently politicized vaccinations of those residing in congregate settings, and have demanded "prisoners not receive the vaccination in Phase 2." Data indicates that this logic is  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 17 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2021: * * * Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration opened a special enrollment period on Healthcare.gov until May 15 to provide all Americans an opportunity to sign up for health insurance coverage amid the ongoing pandemic. In response, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement: "From now until May 15, Mainers can sign up for a health care plan on Healthcare.g more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 15 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2021: * * * Following Senate Republicans' vote to acquit Donald Trump of the charge of inciting insurrection following his second impeachment trial, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement: "All senators have a duty to defend and protect our Constitution. Today, Senate Republicans once again put their own self-serving political interests ahead of the health of ou more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Thursday, February 18th, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis released the following statement after Governor Larry Hogan criticized President Biden's American Rescue Plan, and called for Democrats to slash the critical COVID-19 aid package: "Millions of Americans are out of work, and countless Marylanders are struggling to put food on their tables. The American people need a bold, broa more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 18 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2021: Yesterday, Monday, February 15th, President Joe Biden opened HealthCare.gov for a special health insurance enrollment period through May 15th, 2021. "Health care is a right, not a privilege," President Biden said in a statement announcing the new enrollment period -- that's why he's ensuring Americans now have the opportunity to get covered under an affordable, accessible, health care plan. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2021: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. "Less than 30 days into his administration, and President Biden continues to deliver on his campaign promises. "Starting today and running through May 15, the Biden-Harris Administration is opening HeathCare.gov for all Americans to have an opportunity to sign up for health insurance more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2021: The Montana Democratic Party today announced they have hired Daniel Pereira as their new Communications Director. Daniel Pereira joins the Montana Democratic Party after more than eight years working in Democratic politics across the country. Most recently, Pereira worked with the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and the presidential campaign of Senator Cory Booker. In this ro more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following joint statement by Chair Wayne Goodwin and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Caucus President Gracie Galloway denouncing discrimination: * * * The country is seeing a massive spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Stop AAPI Hate, which tracks and responds to incidents of hate and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, b more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair William McCurdy II released the following statement regarding Assembly Bill 126: "Expanding access to the presidential nominating process in Nevada is something NV Dems have worked on for many years and Assembly Bill 126 is a critical next step. Last year, Democrats did incredible work to make our caucuses more accessible by including early voting and introducin more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2021: Today, Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve renaming McCarran International Airport for former Senator Harry Reid. Excerpts from Commissioners' remarks below: Commissioner Tick Segerblom: "I want to address one of the concerns that has been raised about how this will be paid for. Let me be clear, no taxpayer money will be used for this effort. All expenses associated more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2021: Yesterday, the DNC War Room released a new video, "Republicans Leaving Party In Droves," to highlight the tens of thousands of Republicans across the country who are leaving the Republican Party in the aftermath of the Capitol riot. "Republicans across the country are fleeing their party. Furthermore, sizable numbers of Republicans support President Biden's COVID relief package," said D more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican feuding shaping the North Carolina Senate primary made national news last night as CNN detailed the infighting at play in the wake of the Capitol riots, Senator Burr's vote to impeach Donald Trump, and the NC GOP's unanimous vote to censure him: "North Carolina, a battleground state at the center of the fight for the soul of the Republican Party." NCDP Chair Wayne Goodwin said: "The GO more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican leaders have now confirmed that they will be dissolving the Program Evaluation Division (PED), a group of non-partisan experts who work to save taxpayer money by targeting waste and fraud, and replacing them with partisan staff. Eliminating the division is opposed by both Democrats and Republicans, and would "put the state back in the minority of state legislatures without one." Republ more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: This weekend, the Republican primary started to boil over as Senator Richard Burr's impeachment vote sent Mark Walker, the North Carolina Republican Party, and Trump allies into a tailspin, including Lindsey Graham, who went on Fox News to all but endorse Lara Trump for the Republican nomination if she ran. Less than 24 hours later, Mark Walker went on the air to defend himself against a candidate more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: As the state continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives was joined by North Carolinians from across the state to share real stories about how relief funding would benefit small businesses, educators, and communities in North Carolina. "People in North Carolina have come together during these challenging times and are ready to turn the corner on this pandemic, more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: The North Carolina Republican Senate primary boiled over this weekend as Senator Burr's vote to impeach sent the state party, key Trump allies, and declared and potential candidates into a tailspin, the latest sign that the primary will be a race to the far-right and the GOP continues to splinter in the wake of Trump's presidency, the Capitol insurrection, and the second impeachment vote. After S more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: After their unanimous vote to censure Senator Burr for his vote to impeach Donald Trump, the North Carolina Republican Party is visibly fracturing. An editorial from the News & Observer slammed the state party for "demanding blind loyalty" instead of accepting "diversity of thought" as other state parties have. The editorial declares a clear loser from the censure vote -- and it's not Senator Burr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2021: In an unanimous vote Monday night, the North Carolina Republican Party censured Senator Burr for his vote to impeach Donald Trump for his role inciting the insurrection at the Capitol, highlighting "growing fractures" within the party and another "sign that party leadership is still showing fealty to the exiled king." In the wake of the attacks on January 6th, thousands of North  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * NCDP Chair Wayne Goodwin released the following statement after the North Carolina Republic Party voted to censure Senator Richard Burr for his vote to impeach Donald Trump. "The North Carolina Republican Party is in an all out civil war. Today's censure vote against their senior Senator for a vote of conscience in the most bipartisan conviction of a president in history proves this i more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodwin released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted on the second impeachment of Donald Trump. "Despite the courage of his colleague Senator Richard Burr, Senator Thom Tillis still chose Trump and his lies over his oath and obligation to protect our democracy. "Donald Trump led a propaganda campaign of conspiracy theorie more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2021: * * * Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration opened HealthCare.gov for all Americans to have the opportunity to sign up for health insurance. NCDP Chair and former North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin issued the following statement in response: "North Carolina Democrats believe that health care is a right, not a privilege, and applaud President Biden for more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * A new article published in the Texas Tribune begs the question: Do state Republicans, who have had a hands-off approach to slowing down the COVID-19 pandemic, who have botched the state's vaccine distribution, and who have left millions in the dark during deadly winter weather, really know at all what they are doing? Texas Democratic Party Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "For twenty y more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Much like their "hands-off, do-nothing" approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans are to blame for failing to keep millions of Texas households warm and safe during a deadly wave of icy cold conditions to hit the Lone Star State. Abbott on Monday said private energy companies were to blame for the power shortages and the need for "rolling blackouts", but experts say the cause  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * As millions of Texans continue to battle this storm without any power, Greg Abbott and Texas Republican Party leaders are attempting to distract the public while blaming anything and everything they can, like ERCOT and others. Make no mistake. This is a lack of leadership and the fault of Greg Abbott and countless other Republican leaders. Hold them accountable. Don't let them get away with it. Texas D more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Like much of the country, Texas is experiencing unusually bone-chilling temperatures as a polar vortex brought freezing rain that caused road closures across the state. Unlike many of the other states in the country, Texas, led by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, didn't adequately prepare despite knowing these temperatures would lead to unusual cold and power outages across the state. Data shows that at least 2.7 m more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Texans from both parties have criticized Senator Ted Cruz, Governor Greg Abbott, and Republican leaders in Texas for their failed leadership during a deadly crisis. Instead of helping Texans, Senator Cruz abandoned his state for a vacation and Governor Abbott has been lying to try to point fingers and score political points. Texas Democrats blasted Senator Ted Cruz, Governor Greg Abbott and Republican leadership fo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2021: * * * by This Crisis Host Virtual Press Conference Admonishing Failed Republican Leadership Past 20 Years, Crisis We See in Texas Right Now * * * Earlier today, Texas Democrats hosted a press conference assailing Republican leadership that has led Texas into the crisis that we see today. Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is the worst Governor in modern Texas history. Whether it's Hurricane H more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Crisis after crisis, Greg Abbott has failed and passed off blame to somebody else. Texas is in dire straits. Texans are dying. Homes are being destroyed, people are cold and hungry, and we have no idea when things will begin to return to normal because our state government continues to fail. Millions of Texans are without po more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2021: * * * Texas Republician Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn yet again put their subservience to Trump over defending our Constitution and the American people. Their votes, acquitting Donald Trump of his seditious actions that led to the most violent insurrection to take place at the US Capitol in more than 200 years, are not a surprise. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2021: * * * 43 Republican Senators voted to acquit former President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection in the halls of our Capitol despite the abundance of damning evidence presented by the House impeachment managers. Notably, both Senator Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio were among the 43 Republican Senators who failed to protect our democracy and voted to acquit the former Presid more PR