PHOENIX, Arizona, March 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The United States Senate confirmed President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Labor, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, with the support of both of Arizona's United States Senators. "I'm glad to see someone in there that working people can relate to, who knows our struggles and the importance of labor in our workplaces and in our communities," said USW Retiree Gene Fisher. Walsh began his career as a member o more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement: * * * Georgia House Republicans passed SB 202 following a hasty process in which GOP lawmakers hijacked the two-page bill at the last minute, turning it into a 90-page voter suppression omnibus bill and rushing it to a floor vote before allowing full public scrutiny. Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: "The GOP just won't stop when it  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement: * * * After Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 202 into law following a rushed process in which Republicans inflated a two-page bill into a 95-page voter suppression omnibus bill and rushed it through the House and Senate to avoid full public scrutiny and deliberation, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: "This is a sad day for Geo more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 25 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: Oregon Democrats met virtually this past week to safely and securely cast their ballots to elect our Democratic Party of Oregon officers for the next two years. The DPO State Central Committee (SCC) re-elected Carla "KC" Hanson to another two-year term as Democratic Party of Oregon Chair. After helping Oregon Democrats to big victories up and down the ballot in 2020, Hanson is ready to keep leading the more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement Chair Manny Diaz by on March 24, 2021: * * * Today is the third anniversary of the first March for Our Lives in DC. This comes after a tragic week filled with multiple mass shootings across the country where many innocent people were killed. In response Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement. "Three years ago today a group of brave Florida students, survivors from  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 24 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 23, 2021 by Executive Director Lauren Ganapini: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement after Governor Eric Holcomb announced plans on how the state would handle the remaining months of the COVID-19 pandemic: "From the start of the pandemic, Democrats have been pushing to keep publi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 22, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today continued to celebrate the success of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the $5.8 billion of relief it will bring to the Hoosier State. In fact, ARP is already helping families across Indiana with $1,400 checks for individuals, $2 billion in relief for schools, and a $1 more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 24 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 23, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized U.S. Senator Mike Braun for some pretty tone-deaf opposition to the American Rescue Plan. While struggling Hoosiers are getting some much-needed relief during the pandemic, Braun is upset that households with an income of more than $400,000 - about 25,000 Hoo more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 26 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Kansas Democratic Party is calling on Republican Leadership in the Kansas Legislature to condemn the anti-vaccination bill promoted by Senator Mark Steffen - who has previously claimed face masks are "propaganda," essential oils can protect against COVID-19, and that the common cold is causing false COVID positives. In response to SB212, KDP Chairwoman Vicki Hiatt released the following statement: "E more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 26 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A recent report in The Advocate sheds new light on Attorney General Jeff Landry's attempts to minimize--and possibly even cover-up--blatant, horrifying examples of sexual harassment in his office. Landry issued his former top aide, Pat Magee, a letter declaring his actions, which were the subject of sexual harassment complaints, to be "joking in nature." The investigation ordered by the Attorn more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 24 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Following the Democratic State Committee's vote to support D.C. Statehood, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement. "I applaud the Democratic State Committee's vote in support of statehood for the District of Columbia. The Reconstruction era denial of statehood was rooted in racism. Over the years, it has been upheld by racism and partisanship. Today, it denies a pop more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 26 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Politico highlighted Governor Larry Hogan's rapidly falling approval numbers. A joint poll by Northeastern University, Harvard University, Rutgers University, and Northwestern University showed that Hogan's approval rating has dropped 14 points, and the recent Goucher spring poll showed that 35% of Republicans don't approve of the job he's doing. Hogan's plunging poll numbers are tied to his shrinking bas more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 24, 2021: Despite President Joe Biden winning the general election handily, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey continues to drag around the long-stale false claim that the election was rigged. Today, he's continuing this crusade of conspiracies by pushing a slate of voter suppression bills through his chamber under the guise of "election integrity." This is the latest Hail Mary effort by th more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Governor Cooper unveiled his budget recommendation NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement after Governor Cooper's announcement. "Governor Cooper's budget is a clear statement of values as North Carolina emerges from the pandemic, prioritizing people who have been hit hardest over the past year. People across our state have experienced tremendous loss over the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Democrat Brett Blomme, was recently charged with seven counts of child pornography. But, as the Wisconsin GOP points out, Wisconsin Democrats have remained silent about these horrifying allegations against their political crony, including U.S. Senate hopefuls Alex Lasry and Tom Nelson. Their silence is deafening. Statement from NRSC Spokeswoman Lizzie L more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following joint statement by Chair Bobbie Richardson with Transgender Political Caucus President Angela Bridgman and Ginger Walker, LGBTQ plus democrats of North Carolina auxiliary president: * * * On the anniversary of HB2, Republicans in the North Carolina State House introduced House Bill 358, which targets transgender youth and seeks to ban transgender youth from participating in sports teams and athletics. more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 24 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 23, 2021: NDP Chair Jane Kleeb and Ponca Chairman Larry Wright met with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on Tuesday during his Omaha-area visit as part of the "Help Is Here Tour" to tout the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package recently signed by President Joe Biden. Kleeb, Wright and Emhoff discussed boosting rural broadband, agriculture and clean energy and growing more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 25 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nevada State Democratic Party (NSDP) Statewide Officers, led by Chair Judith Whitmer, released the following statement on Tuesday morning in support of Democrats' Nevada Assembly Joint Resolution 10, a bill which would amend the Ordinance of the Nevada Constituion and the Nevada Constitution to remove language authorizing the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishment: "The NV Dem more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: On this day eleven years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, providing health care to over 133 million Americans, including those with pre-existing conditions. The ACA also provides states the option to expand Medicaid -- a tool that Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly have blocked for years. But the American Rescue Plan opens the door for expansion by giving states l more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on March 23, 2021: Today's Redistricting and Elections Committee hearing in the State Senate is nothing more than an opportunity for Republicans to continue perpetuating conspiracies of election fraud in an attempt to weaken democracy, undermine elections, and lay the groundwork for more voter suppression bills. But they are at odds with members of their own party, including Rep. Madison Cawthorn more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, after a clerical error cast doubt on the future of a ballot initiative to allow sex abuse survivors to revive their cases in court, Harrisburg Republicans were handed an opportunity to right the ship and ensure justice for victims. Instead, they did what they always do when given a problem to solve: absolutely nothing. There were multiple paths to fix the mistake, including an emergenc more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Dr. Rachel Levine was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Health by a bipartisan Senate vote. She will be the highest-ranking openly transgender government official in the history of the United States. Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement: "We congratulate Dr. Rachel Levine on her official confirmation as Assistant Secretary for more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 22, 2021: The Pennsylvania Democratic Party announced the launch of a massive digital and on-the-ground organizing program to register 125,000 voters by May of 2022. With new hires in digital and traditional organizing, the state party's organizing team will be larger than it has ever been in a non-presidential year. These organizers will primarily focus on engaging marginalized communiti more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 23 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: It didn't take long for Derek Schmidt to go back on his phony campaign promise. In fact, instead of prioritizing Kansas's recovery from COVID-19, Schmidt is focused on lining the pockets of the wealthiest Kansans with the same money that would otherwise fund Kansas teachers, support small businesses, and help Kansans pay their utility bills. SHOT: Schmidt says he wouldn't bring back the Brownback era, sa more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 24 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on March 23, 2021: Thanks to a procedural move to delay Senate Bill 7, Democrats in Texas' State Senate have fended off the most recent Republican assault on the voting rights of Texans, for now. Early Monday morning, Democratic State Senators Royce West (SD-23), Jose Menendez (SD-26), Beverly Powell (SD-10), Sarah Eckhardt (SD-14), and Roland Gutierrez (SD-19) made a procedural move to delay a hearing planned for  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 24 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 23, 2021: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on yesterday's mass shooting in Boulder: "My heart goes out to all those affected by yesterday's horrific events in Boulder. My thoughts are with all those grieving the loss of a loved one, and I send wishes for a full, fast recovery for those injured during this horrifying attack. "In a country still reeli more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued a statement following the announcement by Filemon Vela (TX-34) that he will be retiring from the House of Representatives at the end of this congressional term while continuing to serve as Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee: "We are enormously grateful for Congressman Vela's service to the people of South Texas and for his strong adv more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: The Biden-Harris administration announced that 100 million COVID-19 relief checks have been distributed to American families, including millions of Texans. The much-needed relief was made possible by Democrats' American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion plan to help struggling families and beat back the pandemic -- no thanks to Texas Republicans in Congress, who universally voted against this relief. After a year of su more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: On the National Day of Action to Stop Anti-AAPI Hate, Texas Democrats hosted a press conference with legislators and advocates to address the spike in anti-Asian violence across the country, fueled in large part by hateful rhetoric used by former President Donald Trump, Texas Republicans like Senator John Cornyn, and far too many members of the GOP during the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilbert more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican leaders, including Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, and Trump supporters across the state surged the southern border Friday to sound the alarms of what they are calling a national crisis. Ironically, Texas is facing two major crises -- the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of a deadly winter storm last month -- that Republicans have not addressed with the same energy or importance that they are  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: The Texas Tribune broke the news that at least 111 people died from the February winter storm crisis -- nearly twice the number health officials reported last week, and a number that, as the Tribune reports, will likely continue to grow. Most of the 111 deaths were due to hypothermia, as Texans froze in their homes during days without power in sub-freezing temperatures. As many have reported, Texas Republicans, le more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Republican State Representative Kyle Biedermann (R-Fredericksburg), who last month filed a bill to have Texas secede from the Union and who once dressed up as "Gay Hitler", has been caught on film standing with the violent mob as they attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, leaving five people dead and 140 people injured. KSAT-12 reports that Rep. Biedermann has been found on a video standing with rioters as they yel more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: In truly a new low, Republicans are trying to distract from their obscene incompetence by attacking a new target: children. Today, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee is set to hear Republicans' Senate Bill 29, a disgusting bill designed to stop trans kids from getting to simply be kids. SB29 would ban trans kids from playing sports on school teams that match their gender identities. This would exclude kids f more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: After Rep. Briscoe Cain, Republican Chair of the House Elections Committee, adjourned a Texas House hearing on House Bill 6 without allowing Texans to give testimony as scheduled, a coalition of voting rights advocates held a citizens' hearing in the Capitol rotunda to help Texans make their voices heard. More than one hundred Texans came to testify at the Capitol, some driving up to ten hours to do so. However, w more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: House Bill 88 -- known as the George Floyd Act -- by state Democratic Rep. Senfronia Thompson (HD-141) is scheduled for a hearing in the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety. Led by the Texas Democratic Legislative Black Caucus, this Democratic bill is a key step forward to combat police brutality and keep Texans safe. Last year, Americans grieved the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, J more PR