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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2021-08-01 ( 61 items )  
Ariz. Democratic Party Statement: President Biden and Democrats Secure Historic Infrastructure Investment Deal (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * President Biden and Democrats finalized the details for a once-in-a-generation investment in American infrastructure that will fund everything from passenger rail service to drinking water infrastructure to clean energy technologies. The deal is set to be taken up in the Senate for consideration on a bipartisan vote. In response, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran released the following st more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Broadband Will Help Correct Inequities Native Americans and Underserved Communities Face (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 28 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 27, 2021: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo published an op-ed in the Arizona Republic praising the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework's plan to bridge the digital divide and deliver broadband connectivity to Arizona's rural and Tribal communities. The Biden-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, supported by a bipartisan coalition of Arizona mayors, the majority of Republican voters,  more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: Spotted - Brnovich Failing to Walk the Most Pointless Tight Rope in Existence (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 26 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2021: Tomorrow, Arizona Republican Senate candidates Jim Lamon, Mick McGuire, and Blake Masters will proudly attend former President Trump's rally where he'll espouse dangerous lies and conspiracies around the 2020 election and sham Maricopa County "audit," and promote his rejected agenda of opposing bipartisan infrastructure investments, gutting protections for Arizonans with pre-existing co more PR

Ariz. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Arizona Leaders Tout President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, Urge Congress to Get It Done (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: From the U.S. Senate to local municipalities, Arizona's leaders--Democrat and Republican alike--are calling on Congress to pass President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework. With historic investments in Arizona's transportation infrastructure, broadband connectivity, water infrastructure, clean energy technology, public transit, and more, the $1.2 trillion investment package will create a gene more PR

Congresswoman Manning, NCGA Members, N.C. Democratic Party Chair, & North Carolina Justice Center Hold Roundtable Ahead of 56th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on July 29, 2021: Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06), State Sen. Gladys Robinson (SD-28), State Rep. Brian Farkas (HD-9), North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Bobbie Richardson, and Rebecca Cerese from NC Justice Center held a roundtable ahead of the 56th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on tomorrow, Friday, July 30th, to highlight how Democrats from the federal to local level are focu more PR

Democratic Governors Association: New Report Exposes How Glenn Youngkin Funnels Money to Anti-Choice Extreme GOP Candidates (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Glenn Youngkin has been trying to hide his extreme anti-choice views from Virginians -- even getting caught on camera admitting that he's been lying about his intentions of going "on offense" to ban abortion and defund Planned Parenthood if he becomes governor. Now, new reporting is detailing how Youngkin is trying to further his far-right agenda behind the scenes by funneling money to help elect anti-choice more PR

Democratic Party of Ga. Hosts Virtual Press Conference With Health Care Providers and Patients Advocating for Medicaid Expansion (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 29, 2021: One day before the anniversary of the Medicaid program, the Democratic Party of Georgia hosted a virtual press conference with health care providers and patients from across the state to discuss the urgent need to expand Medicaid in Georgia.Speakers included State Senator Dr. Michelle Au, a metro Atlanta physician; Dr. Karen Kinsell, a physician in Clay County; Joyce Barlow, RN, a nu more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: As GOP Infighting Escalates, New Report Highlights Herschel Walker Spoken 'Multiple Times' With NRSC Chair About Senate Campaign (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Republican infighting over the divided Senate primary field continues to escalate with a fresh round of attacks against Trump's chosen candidate Herschel Walker. A new report reveals Walker has spoken "multiple times" with NRSC Chair and fellow Trump cheerleader Rick Scott. With Walker unmoved by Republican criticism and "acting like he's in the driver's seat," the Georgia GOP continues to panic over more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Broadband Investments in President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Would Help Close Georgia's Digital Divide (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As students across Georgia prepare to return to the classroom, many families in rural communities still don't have reliable, affordable broadband access for children to complete their homework. Moreover, lack of internet access poses a barrier to job opportunities for families still struggling in the wake of the pandemic. The need for internet infrastructure is clearer than ever, and President Biden' more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Fact Sheet - Medicaid Expansion Would Boost Georgia's Economy (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: On Friday, July 30, the one in five Georgians who rely on Medicaid will celebrate the 56th anniversary of the landmark program, which provides health coverage to low-income adults and children. But Georgia Republicans' continued refusal to expand Medicaid has left hundreds of thousands of Georgians uninsured, Georgia's health outcomes some of the worst in the county, and the state's rural health care more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Fact Sheet - Medicaid Expansion Would Drastically Improve Health Outcomes in Georgia (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: On Friday, July 30, the one in five Georgians who rely on Medicaid will celebrate the 56th anniversary of the landmark program, which provides health coverage to low-income adults and children. But Georgia Republicans' continued refusal to expand Medicaid has left hundreds of thousands of Georgians uninsured and without access to quality, affordable health care, contributing to Georgia having some of more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Fact Sheet - Medicaid Expansion Would Strengthen Georgia's Rural Health Care (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: On Friday, July 30, the one in five Georgians who rely on Medicaid will celebrate the 56th anniversary of the landmark program, which provides health coverage to low-income adults and children. But Georgia Republicans' continued refusal to expand Medicaid has left hundreds of thousands of Georgians uninsured, Georgia's health outcomes some of the worst in the county, and the state's rural health care more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Fact Sheet - President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Make Historic Investments in Georgia's Growth (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Georgians sent President Joe Biden to the White House to bring people together and get things done - and the President is delivering on that promise. Supported by a bipartisan group of Senators, the Biden-Harris administration's historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal announced today will grow the economy, enhance our competitiveness, create good jobs, and make our economy more sustainable, resilient more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: GOP #GASEN Candidates Oppose Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal for Georgia (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As the U.S. Senate reaches bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure deal that would create good-paying jobs in Georgia and bring much-needed investment to communities across the state, every potential and declared Republican candidate vying for Georgia's Senate seat opposes the plan. * Herschel Walker stands with the former president, who has come out against the bipartisan infrastructure plan. *  more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: GOP Infighting Continues as Herschel Walker Says 'Little Articles Like That Ain't Going to Scare Me' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 27, 2021: Last night Herschel Walker -- Trump's hand-picked candidate for the Georgia Senate race -- appeared on Fox News to respond to a conspicuous new Associated Press report that's been attributed to some in the GOP who have growing concerns about the direction of their primary. Walker's response to the Republican infighting targeting him? Listen for yourself: TRANSCRIPT HANNITY: Alright more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: GOP Infighting Targets Herschel Walker as He Locks Down President Trump Support & Looms Over #GASEN (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 26, 2021: Republican infighting in the Georgia Senate race reached new levels this weekend after a conspicuous Associated Press report was attributed to some in the GOP who have growing concerns about the direction of their primary. Here's the latest developments: * Trump loyalist Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called the story an "organized opposition research leak" by Mitch McConnell  more PR

Democratic Party of Ga.: Republican Senators Publicly Weigh in on Walker as GOP #GASEN Infighting Spills Out (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on July 30, 2021: Private GOP infighting over the messy Georgia Senate primary spilled out into the open as several Republican Senators publicly weighed in for and against Herschel Walker, Trump's close friend and hand-picked candidate for the race. While Walker remains unmoved by the GOP criticism and "acting like he's in the driver's seat," Republicans in Washington and Georgia alike continue to pan more PR

Fla. Democratic Party Chair Diaz Hails Planned Nomination of Mora to Be Ambassador to OAS (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 31 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 29, 2021: * * * The Biden administration announced its intent to nominate Francisco O. Mora to the post of Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Organization of American States with the rank of Ambassador. Mr. Mora, who is Cuban American, is a Professor of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University in Miami. He previously served as the Di more PR

Ind. Democratic Party Thank Gov. Holcomb for Promoting COVID-19 Vaccines as Indiana Cases Skyrocket Due to Delta Variant (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 29 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 28, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today commended Governor Eric Holcomb for calling on all Hoosiers to get a COVID-19 vaccine following the dramatic increase in cases across Indiana (due to the highly contagious Delta variant). Holcomb's call to action comes as Indiana saw its positivity rate rise to 6.3-percen more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: In Partisan Maneuver, Mike Braun Claims Raising Taxes on Hoosiers Will Pay for Infrastructure Package (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 27 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 26, 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 his partisan maneuvering on taxes that amounts to scaring Hoosiers out of supporting President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan. Late last week, Braun claimed it may take raising taxes on Hoosier motorists in order to pay for the upcom more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Joe Donnelly, Mike Schmuhl, Union Leaders Call for Congress to Pass American Jobs Plan in Evansville (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 27 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 26, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the continued success its proactive blitz is having on Evansville and the Ohio River Valley community. Last Saturday, Joe Donnelly (former U.S. Senator) and Mike Schmuhl (Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party) met with more than 100 Hoosiers in Evansville as more PR

Ind. Democratic Party: Todd Young Criticizes Democrats on Spending Despite Voting for a $2 Trillion Tax Law and Adding $7.8 Trillion to National Debt Himself (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 28 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 27, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today chastised U.S. Senator Todd Young for criticizing Democrats for delivering the American Rescue Plan to Hoosier families. In a recent op-ed, Young claimed Democrats spent too much on the Rescue Plan, however, the Senator omitted that he once voted for a $2.3 trillion tax l more PR

Md. Democratic Party Recognizes the 31st Anniversary of the ADA (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 27 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 26, 2021: * * * Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis released the following statement commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. "Thirty-one years ago today, Democrats and Republicans came together to pass one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in our nation's history -- the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA reaffirme more PR

Md. Democratic Party: Jan. 6 Commission Is a Reminder of Rep. Andy Harris' Disgrace (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 30 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: Yesterday, Capitol and DC Police officers testified before the January 6th Congressional Commission about the attack on our Capitol and our democracy. It was a stark reminder that Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01) backed the false claims that led to the insurrection and encouraged the heinous attack. One of the officers who testified -- Harry Dunn, a proud Marylander -- detailed the extraordinary physical and menta more PR

Mich. Democratic Party Memo as Governor Whitmer Gets Results, All Signs Point Towards Messy GOP Primary (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following memo: To: Interested Parties From: Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party Chair While the radicalization of the Republican party throughout Michigan injects several purity tests into the gubernatorial primary, Governor Whitmer has been showing our working families that she has the dedication and focus to keep them first. Her strong leadership helped save lives in the face of COVID-19 with a robust vaccination p more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Betsy DeVos Nabs Key Blessing as She Continues to Mull Run for Governor (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Earlier this month, MIRS reported that people in Betsy DeVos' orbit have been hard at work convincing Trump's Secretary of Education to launch a campaign for governor. Now, new reporting from The Detroit News identifies one of those speculating on her joining the Republican primary is her husband and 2006 GOP gubernatorial nominee Dick DeVos. During a recent talk radio interview, Dick didn't rule the more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: It's Been One Week Since James Craig Announced His 'Listening Tour' (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: For someone that claims to lead from the front, James Craig's been doing a lot of hiding in the back as he marks his first full week as an official candidate for governor. Last Wednesday, he teased a statewide "listening tour" that still has no dates or locations on the books. After a clunky, sloppy, and "unclear" announcement rollout that ended with him trying to undo his candidacy status within the more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: 20 North Carolina Mayors Across Party Lines Support Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: President Biden came into office promising to find common ground to get things done - and he's delivering on that promise. Twenty mayors in North Carolina from across party lines recently signed a letter as part of the United States Conference of Mayors in support of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, addressed to the United States Congress. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Frame more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Ahead of the 56th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid, a Reminder of #NCSEN Candidates Repeated Attacks on North Carolinians' Health Care (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: As North Carolinians celebrate this week's 56th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, these programs continue to be under constant attacks by Republican politicians like Congressman Ted Budd, former Governor Pat McCrory, and former Congressman Mark Walker, and their agenda that threatens North Carolinians' health care. While Senate Democrats have worked to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid for sen more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: McCrory Pollster Raises Doubts About Value of President Trump Endorsement in North Carolina General Election as Infighting Escalates (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: As the GOP primary infighting escalates in the North Carolina Senate race, reporting from the Los Angeles Times details a memo from Republican pollster Paul Shumaker -- former Governor Pat McCrory's top political adviser -- that "raised doubts...about the value of a Trump endorsement." The memo included polling that "found that North Carolina voters were more likely -- by a 10-percentage point mar more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: North Carolina GOP Senate Primary Devolving Into Expensive, Negative Brawl (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from the News & Observer details the latest GOP Senate primary spending "more than eight months away" from the primary election -- a negative attack ad from Congressman Ted Budd's allies that calls his rival Pat McCrory a "fool" for providing economic incentives to a Chinese-owned company when he was Governor. The ad is backed by Club for Growth, an ultra-conservative Washington spec more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: North Carolina Mayors Across Party Lines Hold Press Conference Supporting President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: North Carolina mayors across party lines are calling on Congress to pass President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure that will make life better for millions of Americans, create a generation of good-paying union jobs and economic growth, and position the United States, including North Carolina, to win the 21st century. Yesterday, may more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: North Carolina Parents Thank President Biden & Democrats for Delivering Monthly Tax Cuts for Working Families (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: This month, the families of nearly 2 million children in North Carolina began seeing much-needed monthly tax cuts hit their bank accounts thanks to President Biden and Democrats' expanded Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan. Despite opposition from every single member of the North Carolina Republican congressional delegation, these monthly tax cuts are providing relief for worki more PR

N.C. Democratic Party: Republicans Divided on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Where Do Budd & McCrory Stand? (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: As the Senate voted to move forward on bipartisan infrastructure legislation yesterday, including Senators Tillis and Burr voting in favor, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Walker is making clear he's against the package that would create jobs, repair roads and bridges, and support public transportation projects. Walker said he is "proud" of the GOP Senators who opposed even debating the  more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Chris Sununu Has No Plan to Get Granite Staters Vaccinated (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 31 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In an interview with WMUR's Adam Sexton, Chris Sununu criticized President Biden's new proposal to incentivize more Americans to get vaccinated, but offered no plan of his own to get Granite Staters vaccinated. Recently, Sununu said that there is no longer any role for his Administration to play in fighting COVID-19 even as new COVID cases are increasing daily and New Hampshire's vaccination more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: Upper Valley Leaders Call Out the Threat the McConnell-Sununu Agenda Poses to New Hampshire (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 30 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 29, 2021: The New Hampshire Democratic Party's McConnell-Sununu Exposed statewide tour stopped in Lebanon, where State Senator Sue Prentiss, State Representative Russell Muirhead, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley, and Miles Brown, president of the Dartmouth College Democrats, called out Mitch McConnell's all-out effort to recruit Chris Sununu to run for Senate and laid out the threat the McConn more PR

N.H. Democratic Party: WMUR Reports - Sununu - 'The State Government's Role in This Pandemic is Over' (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 29 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to a new report from WMUR, Chris Sununu says there is no longer any role for his Administration to play in fighting COVID-19. Last night, WMUR's Tim Callery reported that the Governor now believes that "the state government's role in this pandemic is over," even as new COVID cases are rising daily and New Hampshire's vaccination rate lags behind every other state in New England. W more PR

Neb. Democratic Party's Kleeb Condemns Bacon and Other GOP President Trump Supporters on 1st Day of Hearings on Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 28 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb on Tuesday condemned Rep. Don Bacon and other Republicans for their continued support of former President Donald Trump as lawmakers heard testimony on the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. "It was both horrifying and heartbreaking to hear Capitol police officers testify about the violent Trump supporters who attempted to overthrow the government," Kleeb said. "Ba more PR

Neb. Democratic Party's Kleeb Hails Agreement on Infrastructure Measure, Blasts Sasse and Fischer for Opposition (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 30 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: NDP Chair Jane Kleeb hailed progress made Wednesday in the U.S. Senate to move toward passage of the bipartisan, $1 trillion infrastructure bill, but called out Sens. Ben Sasse and Deb Fischer for not supporting the measure. Sasse and Fischer did not join the 17 GOP lawmakers who voted with Democrats to send the measure toward a final vote. "Sens. Sasse and Fischer could not muster up the strength t more PR

Neb. Democratic Party's Ligon Decries Voter Suppression Petition Effort (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 29 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: A top Nebraska Democrat on Wednesday decried a GOP-led effort to launch a petition drive requiring voters to show an ID before casting a ballot. Petition organizers submitted proposed petition language earlier this week to the Nebraska Secretary of State. "This is an attempt by the Republican Party to restrict and block voters from participating in free and fair elections," said Democratic National  more PR

Ohio Democratic Party's Road to Recovery Tour Celebrates Wins for Working Families Under President Biden & Democratic Leadership (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 26, 2021: Last week, the Ohio Democratic Party took its Road to Recovery Tour across Ohio to talk with Ohio voters about the economic policies that are working for working families under Democratic leadership. As so many working Ohioans pointed out on the tour, Ohio is back on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Ohio Democrat more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: 'Sorely Needed' Child Tax Credit Payments Already a Boost for Ohio Working Families (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: The first round of expanded Child Tax Credit payments -- part of the American Rescue Plan that passed in March -- are already making a real difference in the lives of Ohio's working families. The middle class tax cut steers hundreds of dollars per month directly into the bank accounts of the vast majority of families with children, including as many as 94% of kids in Toledo, as the Blade reported this weekend. With more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: Dem Lawmakers Demand Accountability From DeWine as H.B. 6 Bribery Scandal Lands Directly on His Doorstep (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on July 29, 2021: State Representatives Jeffrey Crossman (D-Parma) and Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) hosted a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse to demand accountability from Mike DeWine following last week's revelations further tying him and Jon Husted to the largest public corruption scandal in state history. Reps. Crossman and Weinstein called for a full accounting from DeWine and Husted to the press and the pu more PR

Ohio Democratic Party: H.B. 6 Heat Turns Up on Mike DeWine and Jon Husted (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, a Cleveland.com analysis this weekend outlined the various ways the HB 6 scandal will be harmful for Mike DeWine and Jon Husted if they decide to run for reelection. Connections between the largest public corruption scandal in state history and DeWine and Husted only continue to deepen as more information is released about the case. DeWine and Husted have tried to dodge questions about their r more PR

Okla. Democratic Party: Democrats Call for Governor to Change Course, Declare Emergency (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 27 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 26, 2021: Several Oklahoma House Democrats released statements today calling for Gov. Kevin Stitt to reinstate the emergency declaration for COVID-19. The statements follow several schools, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Stillwater, announcing policies to not quarantine students who have been exposed. State Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater: "After speaking to leadership in some of t more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Mastriano Says His Committee Will Vote on Fraudit Subpoenas -- And We Still Don't Know Where Jake Corman Stands (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: On Wednesday, PA Senator Doug Mastriano -- a QAnon conspiracy theorist and insurrectionist who is leading the charge for a costly "faudit" of Pennsylvania's 2020 election -- told radio host Pat Ryan that he will attempt to use his Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to issue subpoenas to counties that decline to go along with his fishing expedition. Mastriano said "the subpoenas are going to have t more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Mayors Across Pennsylvania Agree - Congress Must Pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Mayors from big cities and small towns across the commonwealth who see every day the need to invest in our crumbling roads and bridges are calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan infrastructure framework being negotiated by President Biden and members of both parties as soon as possible. Following last month's historic agreement on a bipartisan infrastructure framework currently being turned in more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Philadelphia Tribune - 'Bill McSwain Can't Dodge the Truth of the 2020 Election' (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Bill McSwain's cascade of lies is being called out once again -- this time by the Editorial Board of the Philadelphia Tribune. As the Editorial Board writes, "McSwain is trying to have it both ways," trying to fool Donald Trump to get his endorsement, and trying to fool Pennsylvanians into thinking he would do his job. Pennsylvanians deserve better, and as the Tribune writes, McSwain "must tell vo more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: President Biden Comes to the Lehigh Valley to Promote His 'Buy American' Agenda With a Booming Economy as His Backdrop (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on July 28, 2021: As President Biden prepares to touch down again in Pennsylvania to promote his 'Buy American' agenda, Pennsylvanians can be thankful that after six months of the Biden presidency, a thriving economy suggests that once again we're building American, buying American, and hiring American. Today, President Biden will promote his "Buy American" Agenda at the Lehigh Valley operations fa more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Scranton Working Mom Describes Child Tax Credit as a 'Game-Changer' for Working Families in New Op-ed (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Over the weekend Amber Viola, a single mother from Scranton, penned an op-ed about the expanded Child Tax Credit, which has been a "tremendous help" to her as a mother of a 4-year-old girl. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, this tax cut will provide additional relief of up to $1,800 to Amber, as well as families of 2,368,000 children across Pennsylvania. For the first time in a long time, Vi more PR

Pa. Democratic Party: Weak Governor Candidates Fuel 'Summer of Worry' for Pa. GOP (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: It's no secret that the GOP field of candidates for Pennsylvania Governor is weak -- full of conspiracy theorists and vapid yes-men who are only concerned about getting Donald Trump's endorsement rather than what's good for Pennsylvanians. Republican donors and operatives are so worried about their current choices that they're actively recruiting other candidates, including a former Congressman who more PR

Texas Democratic Party: House Democrats Lead Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack on the Capitol (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: The House select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol held its first hearing yesterday with heartbreaking testimony from four officers who heroically defended the Capitol complex, the seat of the federal government. A bipartisan committee heard officers explain how domestic terrorists charged at them, beat them, reached for their weapons, and yelled racist slurs and tortured them while they  more PR

Texas Democratic Party: Throwback Thursday - With Abbott's Breaking Executive Order, Reckless Republican Response to New COVID Guidelines Is Deja Vu (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: With the delta variant spreading rapidly in Texas communities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their guidelines around COVID-19 earlier this week, asking even fully-vaccinated folks to continue to wear masks in many situations and urging Americans to get vaccinated. However, infuriatingly, Texas Republicans responded by stripping local authorities of their power to enforce precautions to more PR

Texas Democrats Leading the National Movement to Protect Voting Rights (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Just like Texas Democratic lawmakers broke quorum and went to our nation's capital to urge the U.S. Senate to pass federal voting rights protections, Democrats in Texas are doing their part by leading the national movement here at home. Former congressman Beto O'Rourke's Powered by People and the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber III's Poor People's Campaign launched a five-day, Selma-styled Moral March for Democracy that more PR

Texas Democrats' Statement on Last Night's Tragedy in La Porte (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on last night's tragic incident in La Porte. "I'm deeply saddened and disturbed to hear of the catastrophic chemical leak last night in La Porte, which took the lives of two people and injured 30 others. My heart goes out to families now grieving loved ones, and my thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy. I wish a more PR

Vt. Democratic Party Come Together to Celebrate Voting Victories (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 26 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: Vermont Democrats met Thursday evening at Stowe's Stoweflake Resort to 'Celebrate Vermont's Voting Victories.' Lamoille County Democrats Chair Scott Weathers emceed the event, and guests of honor Secretary of State Jim Condos, Senate Pro Tempore Becca Balint, and House Speaker Jill Krowinski gave presentations to celebrate Vermont's expansion of voting access during a time when voter suppression is o more PR

W.Va. Democratic Party Issues Statement on 56th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 31 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairwoman Belinda Biafore on 56th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid: * * * "On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. "For 56 years Medicare and Medicaid programs have provided life-saving health care for those who need it most. "These programs have laid the foundation that Democrats have built upon for decades. "Through fight after fig more PR

W.Va. Democratic Party: Further Action Should Be Taken Against GOP Delegate Joe Jeffries (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 27 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Over a week ago, Governor Jim Justice said it was time for GOP Delegate Joe Jeffries to resign after several sexually explicit videos surfaced from his social media account on TikTok. Despite the call from Governor Justice for him to resign and the strong remarks from GOP House Speaker Roger Hanshaw calling him an "embarrassment" to the entire state, Delegate Joe Jeffries still remains  more PR

What Georgians Are Seeing - U.S. Education Secretary Cardona Visits DeKalb County School (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 26 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona traveled to DeKalb County and toured Kelley Lake Elementary School, a school that will utilize funds from the American Rescue Plan to improve their ventilation system before the new school year begins. Secretary Cardona was joined by Senator Jon Ossoff, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, and a group of parents for a roundtable discussing parents' need more PR

Wisconsin Democrats Applaud President Biden and Democrats for Reaching Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 29 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 28, 2021: * * * President Biden and a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators reached an agreement on the details of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal -- a once-in-a-generation investment in our country's infrastructure. President Biden's bill builds on Gov. Evers' historic investments in Wisconsin's infrastructure. Between 2019 and 2020 alone, there were repairs made to over 1,000 miles of hig more PR

With Sheila Jackson Lee Arrested for Voting Rights Protest, Texas Democratic Party Stands With Congresswoman, Continues to Demand Federal Protections (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 29, 2021: * * * Texas Democratic Co-Executive Director Jamarr Brown issued the following statement on the arrest of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. "Texas Democrats are risking it all to protect our democracy -- even at the expense of their own freedom. The Texas Democratic Party stands with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as she faces arrest for protesting to defend our right to vote. We're incred more PR