PHOENIX, Arizona, May 22 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to this morning's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, Arizona added 11,239 jobs in the month of April. These gains suggest that businesses, boosted by aid from the American Rescue Plan, have resumed hiring as the economy continues to strengthen. Just two months ago, Democrats in Congress passed President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan -- a $1.9 trillion aid package that provided dir more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 22 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: For weeks, the Maricopa County 'audit' has cast a long shadow over the expensive and escalating GOP Senate primary. But today, the stakes have grown as Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene arrive in Mesa, Arizona to host a rally where they will no doubt continue to perpetuate dangerous and wildly inaccurate lies, turning this absurd and controversial 'audit' into a key litmus test in the more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement: * * * In response to the announcement by Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan that he will not seek re-election in 2022, Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: "Lieutenant Governor Duncan's announcement that he will not seek re-election confirms what we already knew - there is no room for common sense or basic truth in the Georgia GOP. "Donal more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement: * * * In response to Brian Kemp rolling out his re-election campaign operation, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: "Brian Kemp has done nothing but take Georgia backwards during his tenure as governor. From our state's bungled COVID-19 response to the racist voter suppression law rammed through the legislature, Brian Kemp has  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement: * * * In response to the news that Georgia Republicans plan to waste even more time and resources pursuing baseless election conspiracies, Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: "This 'audit' is nothing more than an extension of the dangerous, debunked conspiracy theories surrounding our free and fair 2020 presidential election. While Democ more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: In early May, Brian Kemp signed SB 221, a GOP-backed law gutting state limits on political spending and opening the door for special interests to have more say in Georgia politics. With ethics watchdogs sounding the alarm, it's no wonder Governor Kemp signed the bill in secret with no public notification from his office. The law will allow: * Statewide elected Republicans facing tough re-elections n more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 21 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Communities across Georgia are about to start seeing billions of dollars in direct federal aid to fund public schools, boost public health efforts, invest in public infrastructure, and help families recover, thanks to relief secured by Georgia's two Democratic senators. But if the GOP's long list of current and potential U.S. Senate candidates had their way, Georgians wouldn't be seeing a dime. That  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 18 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Failed politician Pat McCrory took to the airwaves this weekend to brag about cutting unemployment benefits for North Carolinians during his time as governor, saying he was "proud of" the fact that he slashed unemployment insurance, leaving North Carolinians with "bottom-of-the-barrel benefits." Splitting with the Trump administration, McCrory even said it was "wrong" to add additional federal emer more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: South Florida Democratic leaders hosted a press conference in Spanish and English to highlight how the American Rescue Plan has helped South Florida and how the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan will build on that progress. Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz: "The American Rescue Plan provided billions of dollars in relief to Florida that has helped us vaccinate more Floridians more  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 20 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Democratic Party released the following statement on Stitt ending pandemic-related unemployment benefits: "It seems not a day goes by that our current governor doesn't make fools of Oklahomans," said Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. "Instead of caring about the people he was elected to serve, he is playing games by trolling PETA with a performative side-of-the more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 19, 2021: * * * Governor Cooper unveiled his proposal for how to spend the $5.7 billion in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan, with a focus on expanding rural broadband and college scholarships for low-income families, investing in clean water and workforce development, increasing housing affordability, and promoting economic recovery for the hardest-hit industries across the more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today bumped up its call for Indiana's Congressional leaders to support President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan because it would help solve the growing childcare crisis happening to Hoosier families across Indiana. As recent reports indicate, childcare has become scarce because employers are un more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 21 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized Republicans in Indiana's Congressional delegation for voting against the creation of a bipartisan commission that would investigate all information about the insurrection against the United States on January 6, 2021. This domestic attack occurred at the U.S. Capitol in an attemp more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 17, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today announced the expansion of key positions within the state Democratic Party as it rebuilds party infrastructure and sets Democrats up to deliver for Hoosier families on some of the most pressing issues facing the state. The appointments made by Chairman Mike Schmuhl reflect more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today continued its commitment of delivering the good news of President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan by equipping all of Indiana's 92 counties with specific information about the Rescue Plan's impact on each county and for Hoosier families who call the state home. Democrats v more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today welcomed Indiana Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray to the conversation about workers' wages after Bray admitted late last week that wages would have to increase in order to get Hoosiers back to work. This stunning admission - factually right and supported by economists (see below) - conflicts wit more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 22 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairwoman Vicki Hiatt: * * * "The April jobs numbers for Kansas show that the American Rescue Plan is working, and Kansans are getting back to work. The data does not support Kansas Republicans' crusade to punish working-class Americans for the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have known that climbing out of the deep economic recession we are in would not be simple -- and while we still ha more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 22 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: The junk-insurance bill being masqueraded by Kansas Republicans as an adequate healthcare plan is reprehensible and does not benefit Kansans who need it most. The Republican sponsor of SB 29, Sen. Beverly Gossage, even admits that her bill wouldn't cover patients with pre-existing conditions, which includes nearly 1.2 million Kansans as of 2019. What's more? Sen. Gossage is an insurance agent and would stan more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 21 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: After troubling news that Missouri could lose a major business due to refusing to expand Medicaid, the KDP is calling on the Kansas Legislature to finally put Kansas's economic recovery first and pass Medicaid expansion. In Kansas, Medicaid expansion is projected to create more than 13,000 new jobs, save Kansas businesses up to $80.6 million annually, and spur over $10 billion in economic output over the n more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 19 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news on May 18, 2021: Tuesday, May 18th, the Maryland Democratic Party welcomes Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris to the state. Emhoff, the first ever second gentleman, visited the Annapolis Maritime Museum -- a PPP loan receiving small business. He was joined by Senator Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, and Maryland business leaders. The visit highli more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party is responding to conservative talk show host Tudor Dixon's gubernatorial campaign announcement by reminding Michigan voters that this is simply more of the same for this crowded, fringe Republican primary of insurrectionists and anti-vaxxers. She's already rushed to Trump's side earlier this month to presumably seek his endorsement, putting additional pressure on potentia more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As far as the Republican race for governor is concerned, it was yet another largely uneventful week as "online host" Tudor Dixon jumped into the primary ring yesterday. She's clearly not running to actually represent Michigan families. She completely sidestepped local press and went to Fox News to make her announcement. She'll also be on Fox and Friends tomorrow morning. Yesterday, MDP walked through  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican legislators took their partisan games one step further by introducing a bill as a public stunt to try to criticize the Governor's travel - even though just months ago the primary sponsor flew to DC to push the same false claims about the 2020 election that led to the deadly insurrection on January 6th. Despite one already being spelled out in Michigan's constitution, primary sponsor state S more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 19, 2021: Yesterday morning, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes shed light on MIGOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock's call for Michigan to secede from the country and urged "any Republicans brave enough" to step forward and condemn Maddock's unhinged comments. However, Republicans statewide have still remained silent while Secessionist Maddock garnered national attention. In a new report from The Hill, the nation more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a Facebook post showing her pictured with Nigel Farage, MIGOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock took a page from the well-documented racist, sexist, xenophobe, and former UK Independence Party leader by calling for Michigan to wage its own Brexit and leave the United States. Maddock wrote: "Maybe it's time for a #MIexit American's [sic] tried it once before! Time to end our Governor's tyrannical rule. #Nige more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2021: President Joe Biden traveled to Michigan to visit the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, where he discussed the Biden-Harris administration's transformational American Jobs Plan and saw firsthand how union workers are building the future of electric vehicles right here in Michigan. * The New York Times: Biden Promotes His Infrastructure Plan Alongside Ford's New Electric F-150 Truck  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 18, 2021: * * * Ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center today, Michigan Democrats are touting the Biden-Harris administration's American Jobs Plan -- a historic legislative package that would create millions of well-paying jobs, revitalize and rebuild our country's infrastructure, and invest in a new, green economy. Ahead of today's speech, Michigan Democrat more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 19, 2021: * * * Following news that the Pasquotank County District Attorney will not bring criminal charges on the deputies in the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement: "North Carolina deserves a system that works to deliver justice, protects our communities, and serves the people -- not one that allows law enforcement to become wa more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: The "rough and tumble" race for the Republican nomination in North Carolina's open U.S. Senate race is getting messier by the minute, and this week was no different. Take a look at the feuding causing early headaches for the NC GOP: * This week, the Senate Conservatives Fund, which has endorsed Congressman Ted Budd, escalated their attacks in the primary, saying: "While there are four Republican c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: It's been a week since the socialists leading the Nevada State Democratic Party issued a blistering statement that blamed Israel for being under attack by Hamas terrorists. Over the past seven days, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has had every opportunity to condemn the Nevada Democrats' shameful, anti-Israel rhetoric, but she fails to come to Israel's defense every single time. Even last night more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The Nevada Independent reported that Senator Catherine Cortez Masto pushed back on an anti-Israel statement issued by the socialist chairwoman of the Nevada State Democratic Party. There's only one problem with that report - it never happened. Cortez Masto did not condemn the anti-Israel comments. Instead, the Senator's spokesperson simply stated that it was not the Nevada Democrats' place to w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The Democratic Party is being torn in two over the conflict in the Middle East. At the center of it all is Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who used to be a strong supporter of Israel within his party. Statement from NRSC Chairman Rick Scott: "Leader Schumer's muted defense of Israel is the latest in a string of shameful political contortions aimed at political self-preservation. AOC has  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: When Socialist Judith Whitmer and her allies completely ousted Harry Reid's allies from the Nevada State Democratic Party, Reid's protege Catherine Cortez Masto was hung out to dry. With campaign season on the horizon, Cortez Masto is scrambling to make nice with the socialists who now lead her party. If there's any confusion about the socialist slide of the Nevada State Democratic Party, just more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In a press call this afternoon, NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson, State Senator Sarah Crawford, State Representative Ashton Clemmons, State Representative Julie von Haefen, a North Carolina parent, and a child care center owner discussed the need for President Biden's American Families Plan in North Carolina. NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson: "Right now, too many Americans are struggling to meet basic nee more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 17, 2021: * * * Judith Whitmer, Nevada State Democratic Party Chair, issued the following statement today, Monday, May 16, 2021, on the Omnibus Energy Bill (Senate Bill 448): "The Nevada Democratic Party stands in full support of State Senator Chris Brooks and his Omnibus Energy Bill. From Las Vegas to Reno, Elko to Ely, Nevada is ready for a major update. Our electric grid is lagging behind, we spe more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, released the following statement regarding North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee--a former Democrat--who recently announced that he will be running for Governor of Nevada as a Republican: "Following the deadly insurrection of the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, the subsequent refusal of the majority of the national Republican party to ce more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In Case You Missed It, Ohio Democratic State Reps. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) re-introduced anti-corruption legislation that would shine a light on dark money in Ohio and make political spending more transparent. Reps. Russo and Sweeney's bill, supported by 24 fellow House Democrats, follows the HB 6 scandal that led to the arrests and federal charges against several top-le more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on May 20, 2021: In Case You Missed It, Cleveland.com today reported on repeated refusals by House Speaker Bob Cupp and Republican politicians to comment on Larry Householder's expulsion from the Ohio House as Ohioans remain on the hook for his $60,000 salary. Householder was arrested more than 300 days ago amid allegations he took a $60 million bribe in exchange for raising the cost of energy bills for Ohioans. "Si more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on May 21, 2021: In Case You Missed It, Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Chris Hubbard wrote an op-ed for Cleveland.com today to blast anti-voter legislation recently introduced by statehouse Republicans. In his op-ed, Hubbard points out that the current anti-voter is just the latest effort by Republicans to chip away at Ohioans' right to vote and includes provisions that are especially harmful to voters of color. Hu more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaRose announced his bid for re-election as Ohio's top elections official at the same time he's playing politics with Ohio's elections. LaRose is promoting regressive legislation that rolls back voting rights in Ohio while at the same time trying to claim credit for the 2020 election. If LaRose believes the 2020 elections were safe and secure, why push radical legislation that puts unnecessary burdens on voters more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Josh Mandel once again showed there's no low he won't stoop to, as he shared the same stage as Matt Gaetz, even as other Republican candidates backed out of the Strongsville GOP event amid serious federal allegations against Gaetz. Federal law enforcement officials are looking into allegations that Gaetz engaged in sex trafficking, prostitution, public corruption and sex with a minor. "Josh Mandel stood on a stage i more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In Case You Missed It, Julie Carr Smyth and Dan Sewell of the AP reported today on the increasingly desperate and embarrassing battle in Ohio's Republican Senate primary for the support of one Florida resident. Instead of fighting for the support of Ohio voters and running campaigns based on the needs and interests of Ohioans, Republican candidates are instead speaking to an audience of one: Donald Trump. While thes more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 21 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, Americans all across the country are continuing to see the positive impacts of the American Rescue Plan as state and local governments begin to put the billions they received to good use. From significant investments in rural broadband, to the expanded Child Tax Credit, aid from the American Rescue Plan is a game changer for communities hit hardest by the pandemic -- no thanks to the R more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 20 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 19, 2021: The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus recently announced a new chair and vice-chair/treasurer to lead the caucus. Rep. Jason Lowe, D-OKC, is the new Black Caucus chair. Lowe is in his third term as a state representative and has been a member of the Black Caucus since 2016. He currently serves on the House Energy and Natural Resources, House Judiciary-Criminal, House Public Safet more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This morning, Pennsylvania Republicans' "super MAGA Trump" primary for governor got its first major candidate -- original Trump sycophant and former Congressman Lou Barletta. In a sign of what's to come, Barletta launched his campaign parroting Donald Trump's dangerous lies and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, even suggesting that the election was "stolen." Barletta was one of the first more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Seth Grove, the former Pennsylvania House Government Oversight Chair and author of seemingly endless transparency reports is -- quite simply -- a hypocrite. Spotlight PA reported last week that Grove "did not disclose more than $31,300 in spending..." The bombshell report detailed a lack of transparency in legislative spending and also reported that Grove "collected $3,243 worth of mileage in the s more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Pennsylvania Republicans are all-in on Donald Trump, and this week, the Trump sweepstakes got serious as state Senator and likely gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano met with Donald Trump in New York and talked with him "about the gubernatorial race." On a Facebook Live video this morning, Mastriano described the 75-minute meeting he had with Trump on Monday, explaining that Trump "had asked [him more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump's "influence remains as powerful as ever" over the Pennsylvania Republicans, and today, his former personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is in Pennsylvania to raise money for state Senator and likely gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano. Giuliani and Mastriano led the effort to overturn the election and continue to spread dangerous lies and misinformation about the 2020 election -- and now  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The Republican primary for Governor heated up this week after "ardent" Trump supporter Lou Barletta announced his gubernatorial campaign on Monday -- and predictably, Pennsylvania Republicans spent the week fighting among themselves to prove their loyalty to Donald Trump. As Barletta embraced the Big Lie on the first day of his campaign, fellow Trump ally Doug Mastriano made a pilgrimage to Trump To more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 18, 2021: * * * Texas Democrats are condemning Governor Greg Abbott's latest executive order, which bans local government entities from requiring masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Announced Tuesday, the order takes effect Friday for municipal and county governments and will also take effect for all public schools in Texas starting June 4. Only 30 percent of Texans have been fully vaccinated agai more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a statement regarding state Senate Bill 1254 (SB 1254), which has already cleared the Texas Senate and passed the Texas House State Affairs Committee Tuesday and is headed toward a vote of the full House: "Immigration enforcement is the responsibility of federal law enforcement officials and not state or local governments. This bill was drafted in the more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party (TDP) Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement announcing the recognition of Deborah Peoples, Fort Worth mayoral candidate and Tarrant County Democratic Party chair, as a Project LIFT (Local Investment in the Future of Texas) candidate: "Deborah Peoples had an amazing first round and won the most votes of any of the 10 candidates for mayor. Now, as she heads to the ru more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Interim Executive Director Hannah Roe Beck issued the following statement on Greg Abbott's signing of the country's most damaging six-week abortion ban: "This morning, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law the most damaging abortion ban in the country, and confirmed what we already knew: Abbott has no business making decisions for Texans. This six-week ban is blatantly illegal, as well  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Texas' last week looks like a basic compare and contrast exercise, as the state hit key new recovery metrics thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, but faced serious new obstacles and public safety threats because of disgraced Gov. Greg Abbott's refusal to do his job and serve Texans. This week's Throwback Thursday is a quick week in review -- both ups and downs. Without further ado: In the last week,  more PR