PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 25 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nearly 16,000 Arizonans have died from COVID-19 since this pandemic took hold a year ago. The virus hasn't just stolen people's lives, it has upended livelihoods. Across our state, the pandemic has exacerbated economic disparities, making it harder for people to make ends meet and provide for their families. With Congress poised to move forward on President Biden's American Rescue Plan, Arizona Democrat more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As Georgia Republicans continue to play partisan politics in opposing the Biden-Harris administration's American Rescue Plan, new polls show that the COVID-19 relief package is more popular than ever among voters across party lines. Though Georgia's Democratic House delegation remains committed to delivering the much-needed relief to struggling Georgians, Republican House members are set on joining t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 23 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following fact sheet entitled "Republicans' Anti-Voting Bill Would Have Affected More Than 2.2 Million Georgians' Votes in 2020-2021 Elections": Last week, Georgia House Republicans hurriedly introduced and held hearings on HB 531, a bill to tear down essential ballot access measures that helped more Georgians than ever before vote in the 2020 general election and 2021 runoff election. The proposal includes legislation that more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2021: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Executive Director Sam Cornale announced several new additions to the Democratic National Committee's senior leadership team. Roger Lau has been named Deputy Executive Director of the DNC. Alana Mounce has been hired as Political Director, and Monica Guardiola will serve as Chief Operations Officer. Clay Middleton has been brought on as Senior Advisor to the  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following fact sheet entitled "Debunking GOP Myths About the Minimum Wage": The Indiana Democratic Party enthusiastically supports the call for the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that would increase the minimum wage gradually to $15.00 an hour. It's an idea that has been supported by Members of Hoosier Democrats both in the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana State Senate. What's missing: support from the Ind more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, and Indiana Stonewall Democrats today celebrated Indiana Congressmen Andre Carson and Frank Mrvan and the entire U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Equality Act, which would usher in full equity for Indiana's 272,000 LGBTQ Hoosiers. If passed by the U.S. Senate and s more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 24 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today condemned the Indiana State Senate and senators like Aaron Freeman for their incessant attacks against working Hoosiers. Senator Freeman and the INGOP supermajority are expected to force through Senate Bill 141 in the Indiana Senate today, which could ultimately derail fu more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today has called on Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston to hold State Representative Jim Lucas and other Members of the Indiana Republican Party accountable for invoking racism against Indiana's Black Legislative Caucus last Thursday. The Indiana Democratic Party views this as a  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today wanted to flag a glaring problem with Indiana's press corps: the Indiana Republican Party's decision to use debunked myths as a way to justify their opposition for increasing the national minimum wage. These disproven myths include the false notions that raising the minim more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Indiana Republican Party for using debunked misinformation to justify their opposition for an increase to the minimum wage. U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Todd Young falsely claimed raising the minimum wage to $15.00 an hour would mean job loss and pain for s more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today brought to light an extended value for raising the national minimum wage to $15.00 an hour: human life. According to a study released in January 2020, raising the minimum wage by as little as one dollar could save about 27,000 lives. Why? Raising the minimum wage prevents more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Indiana Republican Party for what will be remembered as a legislative session where GOP Members of the General Assembly tossed out their Party's "local control, small government" morals in favor of bullying city governments, abusing Indiana's public schools more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today exposed even more hypocrisy by Governor Eric Holcomb as he stubbornly refused to provide teachers access to a COVID-19 vaccine. During yesterday's weekly COVID-19 press conference, Holcomb wouldn't say how many Hoosiers on standby lists were denied a vaccine, he falsely c more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2021: After playing politics to fuel their own agenda for weeks, Republican leaders in the Kansas Legislature were exposed for refusing to support a federal request for funds. Instead of working with Governor Kelly to help the Kansas Department of Labor receive federal funds to fast-track IT modernization projects, prepare Kansas for future crises, and provide relief for our unemployment trust  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Thousands of Michigan Democrats virtually attended the Party's State Spring Convention on Saturday, February 20, including over 1,300 credentialed delegates (voting-eligible members) tasked with electing Michigan Democratic Party's leadership, as well as officers for their respective caucuses and congressional districts. Lavora Barnes was unopposed for MDP Chair and was elected by acclamation at the  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Feb. 26 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-4) is playing political games with his constituents' lives and livelihoods by campaigning against the widely popular and much-needed American Rescue Plan. "Congressman Mike Johnson continues to put his political ambitions ahead of the people he serves. Johnson's opposition to direct cash payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, and funding for school saf more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2021: The Montana Democratic Party and members of the Montana Democratic Tribal Committees today called on Senator Steve Daines to support the nomination of Congresswoman Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior. Congresswoman Haaland is eminently qualified to lead the Interior Department and will serve as a champion for our public lands and a strong ally for Native communities. Congresswoma more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party is now the first state party in the country to establish a Democratic Tribal Committee. At 11:30 am on February 25th, the Fort Peck Democratic Tribal committee elected Maria Vega and Lance Four Star to its leadership team. With their election, Maria Vega and Lance Four Star become the first ever Chair and Vice-Chair of a Democratic Tribal Committee. "Establishing Democratic  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte and Republicans in the state legislature voted down a Democratic proposal to cut taxes for hardworking Montana families yesterday. In the face of Republican opposition, Montana Democrats continue to advance legislation that would reward the dignity of work and put money back in the pockets of Montana families. Republicans on the House Taxation committee, just an  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Greg Gianforte continues to raise ethical alarm bells as he insists on placing personal profit over the public interest. Governor Gianforte's insistence on using a private plane, which experts have said raises serious questions about ethics and government transparency, is part of a continued pattern -- His first priority is personal profit. While Montana Democrats continue to look out for hard  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Continuing to do the bidding of big corporate meat packing plants, Republicans in the state legislature once again killed a bill that would help Montana's ranchers succeed: HB 324. HB 324 would have supported Montana's ranchers by requiring country of origin labeling on beef products. Country of origin labeling helps Montana's ranchers by empowering consumers across the country to choose the best beef - more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Continuing to do the bidding of big corporate meat packing plants, Republicans in the state legislature once again killed a bill that would help Montana's ranchers succeed: HB 324. HB 324 would have supported Montana's ranchers by requiring country of origin labeling on beef products. Country of origin labeling helps Montana's ranchers by empowering consumers across the country to choose the best beef - more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republicans in the state legislature have spent 53 days pursuing a radical agenda instead of creating jobs for Montanans. Republicans in the state legislature have spent two months pushing a radical social agenda attacking the freedoms of Montana women and children, cutting wages, working against fair prices for producers, undermining worker's rights, and harming Montana's economic future. Blowing a hol more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee killed a Democratic proposal that would have made renting more affordable for working families. For too long, rental applications have been used to line the pockets of some landlords, costing working Montanans their hard-earned money. This Democratic proposal would have ended this predatory practice and kept money where it belongs -- in the pockets of Monta more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2021: Later today Congress is slated to vote on direct payments to Americans, yet Republicans seeking higher office haven't told Nevadans whether they support this critical legislation. Recent polling shows an overwhelming majority of Americans and a majority of Republicans support stimulus checks. As Rep. Mark Amodei plans his bid for governor and failed State Senate candidate April Becker  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2021: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodwin released the following statement after Governor Cooper announced a new executive order this afternoon that would lift the modified state at home order and ease restrictions on businesses like gyms, restaurants, and other venues. "North Carolina has been lucky to have a strong, principled leader like Governor Coope more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Despite two new polls showing wide support for President Biden's American Rescue Plan, including among Independents and Republicans, North Carolina Republicans continue to play political games with urgent pandemic relief instead of listening to their constituents. SHOT: Americans overwhelmingly support Biden's American Rescue Plan, including Independents & Republicans * Morning Consult: "76 per more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Since declaring his candidacy for the North Carolina Senate race, Mark Walker has been running to the far-right, embracing Trump, and shunning Republicans like Senator Burr who took a vote of conscience to impeach Donald Trump. Now, he's slated to speak at CPAC as it is "shaping up to be an event that leans into the 2020 election conspiracy theories rather than rebukes them." In December, Mark Wa more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2021: * * * North Carolina Republicans are poised to reject the most popular piece of major legislation in nearly 15 years by voting to deny direct payments to their own constituents struggling through the pandemic. In response, North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodwin released the following statement. "Americans overwhelmingly support this COVID relief package beca more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican infighting ahead of the North Carolina Senate race continues to draw national spotlight. In a new article, the Washington Post positions North Carolina as a "test" for Republicans in the post-Trump world. In the wake of the Capitol insurrection, "the early jockeying ahead of the 2022 race to replace Burr is exposing the inherent challenges in rebuilding a coalition that can win in close more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 26 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2021: * * * Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Carla "K.C." Hanson released the following statement: "Today, Oregon Republicans walked off the job and refused to show up to work -- again. This marks the third consecutive year that Senate Republicans have walked out. "Let's be clear: When Republicans walk out of the Legislature, they are walking out and turning their backs on Oregonians. At an urgen more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 24 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: After the Oregon Secretary of State and the Chief Clerk of the House were informed that Rep. Diego Hernandez intends to resign from the Oregon House of Representatives effective March 15th, the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO) started work to begin the process of nominating candidates to fill the legislative vacancy in Oregon House District 47. The Precinct Committee Persons representing the precincts i more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2021: Tomorrow, the Lehigh County GOP will host an annual fundraising breakfast. That's a normal thing for a county party to do. What's not normal is to invite a QAnon-supporting freshman Congresswoman from Colorado who live-tweeted Nancy Pelosi's location during the Capitol Insurrection -- but Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-3) will be a "featured speaker" at the event, alongside former Congre more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2021: As Congress prepares to vote on President Biden's COVID relief bill this week, Pennsylvania Republicans continue to stick out like a sore thumb as one of the last remaining groups opposing the American Rescue Plan. Here are some of the lowlights: Sen. Pat Toomey (https://act.padems.com/page/m/5dcd78f2/2d6ba125/39b40f23/474d11b4/15023972/VEsH/?g=YV-DT98pCaBWbRwGXCTykZA) "The econo more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2021: The U.S. House will vote on President Biden's American Rescue Plan, which would provide $1,400 COVID relief direct payments to American citizens. The measure is overwhelmingly popular among the public -- even with Republicans -- yet the vast majority of Republican Congressmen from Pennsylvania already plan to oppose it. "There can be no doubt that Pennsylvania's elected Republican more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2021: * * * As the U.S. House of Representatives votes on the American Rescue Plan, every Texas Republican will have the opportunity to vote for or against providing $1,400 direct relief checks to Americans during this ongoing economic crisis. Ahead of this important vote, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Today, Democrats will vote to put direct re more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 22, 2021: The Texas Democratic Party unveiled our 2020 post-election data analysis delving into what happened in the 2020 election: the trends, numbers, and data behind the results in Texas. Additionally, we're sharing preliminary analysis on how Texas Democrats can continue our ascent as the biggest battleground state in the country and flip the state. To view the full 2020 Texas Election Data Analysis, cli more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state leaders will start an investigation this week into what caused the Texas electrical and utility grids to fail, leaving more than four million people without electricity for four days and half the state without water in freezing temperatures. We already know what happened. Twenty years of Republican leadership and deregulation of Texas' power grid led to this moment. Yet, as sev more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 22, 2021: A bombshell report from the Dallas Morning News showed that Indicted Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton pulled a Ted Cruz and also abandoned the state of Texas during the crisis that hit our state last week. More from the Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2021/02/22/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-traveled-to-utah-during-last-weeks-power-outages/ * "At more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2021: * * * Yesterday, Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Montserrat Garibay was named as the next Senior Advisor for Labor Relations, Office of the Secretary at the Department of Education. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "The Texas Democratic Party applauds Montserrat for her relentless advocacy for worker's rights and commends the Department of Educ more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Members of the board of ERCOT resigned for their failures and Greg Abbott should follow. He is the head of the state. He is responsible for this crisis. Abbott's lack of foresight and inability to manage this crisis is part of a repeated pattern. "He didn't take action when Texans were displaced during Hurricane Harvey, he more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 24 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Bruce Olsson, Chair of the Vermont Democratic Party, released the following statement in response to recent social media attacks on our Democratic community pertaining to the opioid crisis and overdose epidemic: "Our Vermont communities are a better place when we join together in support of our neighbors who need our help most. But during the Covid-19 pandemic, isolation, stress, and economic ha more PR