PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Each day, Governor Ducey takes shameless political behavior to a new level.This time, he got caught trying to give himself and Arizona Republicans credit for benefits of the American Rescue Plan - a plan that he, along with Mitch McConnell and National and Arizona Republican politicians, all opposed, and which Biden and Democrats passed to help Arizona families. Ducey may assume, or else hope, everyone more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: Today while Arizonans and Americans celebrate the passage of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Arizona Republican politicians are holding strong to their opposition to this popular legislation. GOP Senate primary candidates and GOP members of Congress oppose this legislation to fix Arizona's roads and bridges, repair and invest in our water infrastructure, and expand access  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to a new report, high profile Kari Lake endorser Michael Flynn abused his connections as the former National Security Advisor to push the Department of Defense to seize ballots in attempts to unlawfully overthrow the 2020 election. Flynn was quoted pressuring his former employee and top DOD official to participate in an "epic showdown over the election results" and calling the employee a "quit more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: Surrounded by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, President Joe Biden signed his historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law. Thanks to the support of proven partners Senator Mark Kelly, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Congressman Tom O'Halleran, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, Congressman Raul Grijalva, Congressman Ruben Gallego, and Congressman Greg Stanton, the president's historic infrastr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Nov. 17, 2021: * * * Republicans in the Georgia General Assembly released their proposed congressional map, just hours before they plan to bring it to the floor for debate. In response, Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement. "The congressional map Republicans have proposed is a slap in the face to Georgia voters. In drawing a congression more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * In the Georgia General Assembly today, House Republicans passed Senate Republicans' proposed State Senate map, cementing for ten years a map that received an "F" grade for fairness from non-partisan experts despite pleas from Georgians to slow the process and allow for meaningful public dialogue. In response, Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, rel more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: As a bipartisan measure to invest in and revitalize Georgia's infrastructure is signed into law by President Biden today, Herschel Walker and every other Georgia GOP Senate candidate is opposing it. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, every Republican vying to challenge Senator Reverend Warnock opposes the plan he championed to create good-paying jobs for Georgians, help our small  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Former failed Senator David Perdue, who is weighing a challenge to Brian Kemp, made comments today decrying Georgia's growing diversity and fanning the flames of conspiracy theories, previewing what would be a "scorched earth" GOP gubernatorial primary and race to the right. In reference to lawmakers' refusal to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 win in Georgia, Perdue said: "A lot of people feel like that p more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: Georgia's GOP Senate primary continues to escalate with Gary Black amassing more in-state support and Georgia Republicans sounding off on the Trump-tapped candidate's turbulent past and refusal to share where he stands on the issues that matter to Georgia. Here's the latest on Republicans' headaches in #GASEN: * Republicans are divided as Gary Black amasses another 101 local endors more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: The families of 2.2 million children in Georgia will begin receiving the fifth installment of tax cuts from the Child Tax Credit program thanks to President Biden and Democrats' American Rescue Plan -- and no thanks to Georgia Republicans, who unanimously opposed the tax cuts. Senators Ossoff and Reverend Warnock joined Representatives Bishop, Bourdeaux, Johnson, McBath, Scott, and W more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: The U.S. Department of Labor reported that new unemployment claims nationwide fell to 268,000 -- the lowest level since the pandemic began -- in addition to the Georgia Department of Labor's announcement today that the state unemployment rate for October was the lowest ever recorded in Georgia history. Since President Biden took office, claims have dropped by more than 75 percent acr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: Herschel Walker dodged a debate with his GOP Senate rivals this weekend, yet again proving he can't be bothered to show up and tell Georgians where he stands on the issues that matter most to them. In the meantime, Gary Black continued to attack Walker for his "closed-door" campaign, and yet another Republican candidate entered the race. Here's the latest from the messy GOP infighti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: This week, Georgians across the state saw news of the final passage of President Biden's historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill thanks to the leadership of Senators Ossoff and Reverend Warnock and Georgia's six congressional Democrats. On Wednesday, Georgia Democrats hosted a virtual press conference celebrating the landmark achievement and highlighting how the package will create thousands of good- more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: Yesterday, as President Biden fulfilled a staple campaign promise by signing the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law, local leaders from across Georgia took to social media to praise the Biden-Harris administration and Georgia Democrats for delivering this generational investment in better infrastructure and good jobs. Read more about what local leaders are saying about more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 16 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed with the support of all four Oregon Democrats in the United States House of Representatives and both of Oregon's U.S. Senators. He signed the bill in the company of Heather Kurtenbach, a union ironworker from Local 86 in Seattle, who helped illustrate that the bill is a blue-collar blueprint to rebuil more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement: * * * After a call about the Republican Party's LGBTQ+ outreach received backlash from party leaders, GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel made it clear to members that the Republican Party is just as anti-LGBTQ as they were before. Coalitions Director and DNC spokesperson Lucas Acosta released the following statement: "If it wasn't already brazenly clear that any attempt at inclusivity from the Republican Part more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement: * * * Following President Biden's signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement. "Today is a major turning point for hardworking families all across the country, as President Biden and Vice President Harris delivered on their promise to work across the aisle to make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure. Thanks to President Biden's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: Across the Senate battlegrounds Democrats are highlighting how the bipartisan infrastructure law grows millions of good-paying jobs, helps our nation out-compete other countries, and rebuilds our roads, bridges, clean drinking water, and high-speed internet -- and they're calling out Republican Senate candidates for opposing these popular policies. * In Arizona, the Arizona D more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: The Florida Democratic Party is proud to announce the members of its recently created Safety & Justice Task Force. These leaders will be working across the state over the next several months, gathering ideas from local leaders, law enforcement, and victim advocates to help bring Florida's justice system into the 21st Century. The members of the Safety & Justice Task Force are: * State Attorney Andrew Warr more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 19 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 18, 2021: * * * Governor DeSantis signed into law a package of bills passed by the Florida Legislature during a three-day special session that concluded yesterday. These new laws will, among other things, weaken the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccination requirements for larger businesses, give the governor more power in his ongoing fight with local governments and school boards over maski more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: In October, Gov. Ron DeSantis demanded the Florida Legislature hold a special session to prevent the government and businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees. Today, the Florida Legislature is convening in Tallahassee to boost DeSantis's political agenda. Florida Democratic Party Chairman Manny Diaz issued the following statement on the special session happening th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 16, 2021: * * * The state officially certified the Nov.2 Congressional District 20 Special Primary Election naming Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick the winner of the Democratic primary. The special primary was set in motion with the passing of Rep. Alcee Hastings, who represented that district for 27 years. Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz issued the following statement congratulating Cherfi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * As President Biden signs the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement. "This infrastructure bill is a big deal for Florida. After four years of broken promises to deliver 'infrastructure week' under Trump, President Biden made good on his promise to bring Democrats and Republican more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 16 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Marcus L. Dixon released the following statement on a new report that found Marco Rubio is yet again failing to show up and do the job Floridians are paying him to do. "Marco Rubio's repeated failures to show up for work leave Florida without a voice on critical issues, including important national security concerns, and they're an insult to the hardw more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 19 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * President Joe Biden announced yesterday additional appointments to his administration including Puerto Rican physician Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs in the Department of Defense. Dr. Martinez-Lopez recently served as the Chief Medical Officer at the Brandon Regional Hospital in Central Florida. Dr. Martinez-Lopez retired from the U.S. Army with th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Recently Venezuelan advocates and their allies have taken Marco Rubio to task for failing to support critical immigration reforms that would help tens of thousands of Venezuelans across Florida. With the bulk of Venezuelans living with temporary protected status located in Florida, leaders have been pressing Rubio to support a path to permanent status for TPS recipients. Not only has Rubio refused, he's ad more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Marcus L. Dixon released the following statement on Marco Rubio's decision to single-handedly delay confirmation of ambassadors to China and Spain. "This is yet another example of Marco Rubio putting his own political agenda ahead of what's best for Florida. "Not only is Rubio too cowardly to even show up to Foreign Relations committee hearings, he's playing pol more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * Following the signing of a historic bipartisan infrastructure plan to create a new generation of economic growth for Georgia, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement. "Georgians sent President Biden to the White House, Senators Ossoff and Reverend Warnock to the Senate, and Georgia Democrats to the House to bring  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today announced its full support for the effort to legalize recreational cannabis across the state. Indiana Democrats call on the Indiana General Assembly to deliver this opportunity for the Hoosier State. Legalizing marijuana in some form is supported by about 80-percent of Ho more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Indiana Republican Party for once again betting against creating a brighter future for Hoosier families. This time, INGOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer referred to the Republicans' opposition to broadband, roads and bridges, and clean water as a "great campaign to r more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today thanked Republican State Senator Mark Messmer for his endorsement of President Joe Biden's Jobs Act and its transformational investment to Indiana's infrastructure system. Yesterday, Messmer praised the law's $100 million investment to solve the state's broadband problems more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 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 newest extreme and partisan crusade: defunding the United States military. In a tweet last night, Braun claimed the Indiana Republican Party should not "support any spending bills this year unless they include funding for the bor more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today praised Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston for touting President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan and its much-needed relief for Hoosier families. In his Organization Day Address, Huston made time to celebrate how Indiana's teachers received a pay raise and the state provi more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 16 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law. The President was joined by a diverse group of lawmakers who fought for its passage across the country. The bill will help communities, grow the economy and position America to compete in the 21st century. Even with bipartisan support, not a single Kansas Republican member of Congress voted for the historic investm more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 20 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Democrats in the House of Representatives passed President Biden's Build Back Better agenda. The framework is dedicated to revitalizing the middle class, investing in child care and fighting climate change. The plan addresses some of our nation's most serious issues like the unsustainable costs of health care and post-secondary education. The newly approved bill will now make its way t more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a recent poll from Morning Consult, a whopping 54 percent of registered voters in Kansas -- Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike -- approve of Laura Kelly's job performance as Governor. In a state like Kansas, that is no small feat, and signals that Kansans recognize and approve of the bipartisan approach Governor Kelly has taken to fully fund public education and dig the state's economy out o more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 20 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: This week, President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, delivering nearly $4 billion in investments for Kansas. Democratic Representative Sharice Davids was the sole member of Kansas' delegation to vote for the bipartisan bill, while all five of Kansas' Republican Congressmen opposed it. The massive investment will be used to upgrade roads and bridges, expand public trans more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 17 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a scathing rebuke, the Kansas City Star Editorial Board denounced Kansas House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins for abusing his power and making false accusations against the Kelly Administration by asking Attorney General Derek Schmidt to use his official office to investigate his political opponent in the race for governor. When asked, Schmidt's office said that they could not "confirm or deny the existen more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 19 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Teen Vogue highlighted Governor Janet Mills' work to expand access to reproductive health care for Maine people, and the threat posed by her predecessor, anti-choice Republican Paul LePage, who repeatedly opposed a woman's right to choose and who fought tooth-and-nail to limit Maine peoples' access to health care. As Governor Mills has fortified Mainers' access to reproductive care, those  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * MIRS recently reported that gubernatorial candidate James Craig owns and operates 'JC Entertainment and Consulting' a company he established in May in order to "offer himself up for speeches and expert advice." According to the report, Craig has already fulfilled a number of paid speaking commitments, allowing him to generate "some income post-retirement as he ran for governor."  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 17, 2021: * * * As President Joe Biden makes his fifth visit to Michigan since taking office, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement. "Since President Biden's last visit in October, he's delivered yet again for Michiganders -- this time securing investments that will help rebuild our roads, expand access to high-speed internet, and ensure clean drinking wa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: The latest installment of President Biden's extended Child Tax Credit payments are hitting bank accounts in every corner of the state. The last four payments sent $1.8 billion to Michigan families, a lifesaver for families that ensure Michigan children have food on the table, school supplies, and alleviate the financial stressors of their caregivers. Yet, despite these middle-class t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: To date, gubernatorial candidate Garrett Soldano has put over $160,000 behind a TV ad that severely downplays his extremism and serves as a weak attempt to undermine Governor Whitmer's strong leadership on the issues that impact Michiganders most. This buy brings the total amount of money spent on negative attack ads against Governor Whitmer to over $1.5 million since the 2022 cycle began. Governor  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer has taken life-saving action, fought to stop the spread of COVID-19, and her Vacc to Normal program that not only achieved but surpassed its goal of getting 70% of Michiganders vaccinated. Rather than join this major effort, Republicans at all levels continued to reject science and push anti-vaccine conspiracy theories rather than encourage their communities to do their part to combat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Of the 12 Republicans running for governor, not one of them has answered whether they support this bill and the benefits it brings to Michigan's economy and workforce. Tudor Dixon dismissed the bill as "fake," James Craig explicitly said infrastructure was not "one of my priorities," and Michiganders remain in the more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 18, 2021: * * * Today North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement following Congressman G. K. Butterfield's announcement that he will not seek re-election after being elected to the U.S. House in 2004. "I am saddened by the news that my friend and Congressman, G. K. Butterfield, is retiring, but respect his decision as he culminates nearly more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 18, 2021: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement following Governor Cooper signing the budget compromise into law. "The budget that was signed today provides critical relief for families and businesses across North Carolina. While not a perfect budget, Governor Cooper and legislative Democrats forced Republicans to the negotiati more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: The fifth round of the Child Tax Credit included in President Biden's American Rescue Plan hit families' bank accounts of nearly 2 million children in North Carolina. Since North Carolina families started receiving the Child Tax Credit in July, the tax cuts have led to reduced financial anxiety of parents as the economic stress of the pandemic lingers, and one study found that ext more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: City Councilmember Malcolm Graham, Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Chair Jane Whitley, and IBEW 379 Journeyman Wireman Melissa Reyes held a press conference in Charlotte to discuss the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for cities like Charlotte after President Biden signed the bill into law on Monday afternoon. The historic infrastructure package will create good-p more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2021: From Western North Carolina to Eastern North Carolina, North Carolinians are reading about President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill today and how it will impact their lives following the President signing the historic legislation into law yesterday afternoon. President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will be a game-changer for North Carolina: https://democrats.org/ more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Congressman Ted Budd voted against the Build Back Better Act, legislation that would lower health care and child care costs for families and cut taxes for working North Carolinians. NCDP spokesperson Kate Frauenfelder issued the following statement. "Ted Budd's vote today is against lowering costs and cutting taxes for North Carolinians -- plain and simple. "While De more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 16 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: This afternoon, President Biden signed his historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law, making good on a key campaign promise and delivering a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation's crumbling infrastructure. North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement celebrating the benefits the law will bring to our state: "Today, Presi more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 17 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 16, 2021: * * * In response to the NH GOP voting to rig the Congressional District maps, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley has released the following statement. "Today the NH GOP's anti-democratic behavior has resulted in rigged maps akin to institutionalized corruption. These rigged congressional maps are a complete disgrace and an affront to every Granite Stater who believes in democracy. "We  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: President Joe Biden today signed into law the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Package, which will create jobs and grow New Hampshire's economy by repairing roads and bridges, expanding access to high-speed internet, ensuring clean water for communities, and investing in opportunities for passenger rail. New Hampshire's Congressional delegation played a central role in negotia more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 17 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: Building America's Future -- a new dark money group linked to former Mike Pence staffers -- is following Mitch McConnell's lead and dumping money into New Hampshire in a desperate attempt to buy New Hampshire's Senate seat for their corporate special interest backers. In the ad, the group lies about Senator Hassan's record of lowering costs for Granite Staters and falsely c more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Quinnipiac University released a new poll this morning that is once again brutal for Democrats but also, once again, unsurprising considering how they have been running our country. To sum it up, Biden received the lowest job approval rating to date in a Quinnipiac University national poll and Americans clearly don't want the Democrats to keep their majority in the House and Senate. The highl more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 16 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb on Monday hailed President Biden's signing into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act -- the largest investment in the nation's public works in a decade. NDP Chair Jane Kleeb's statement: "President Biden promised he was going to turn our country's unemployment numbers around and invest real money into our communities and he is deliverin more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 16 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks on Monday entered the race for the 1st Congressional District seat now held by GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, who is under federal indictment for lying to the FBI about donations to his campaign. "Change can only happen when we elect leaders who understand and listen to the problems our communities face," Pansing Brooks said in an early-morning Tweet: https://twitter.com/Patty4N more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters issued the following statement calling on Republican lawmakers to finally put an end to GOP-led measures that put Ohioans' health and safety at risk, and focus on the issues that matter to Ohio voters instead. The latest GOP vaccine bill that passed the House today handcuffs Ohio businesses and organizations, preventing them from taking critical steps t more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement today after President Biden signed the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, which will create jobs in Ohio and provide critical investments for infrastructure projects around the state. Today would not be possible without the work of President Biden, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, and Ohio's Democratic c more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: National media outlets are noticing just how wild the GOP Senate primary in Ohio really is. Slate takes a look at the most recent "crazy pants debate" and assigns each of the candidates a final grade based on their performances.* "All of the GOP Senate candidates are locked in a race to the bottom, sinking to new lows every day. With six months to go and millions to spend, this crowded primary is sure to get nastie more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement calling on Mike DeWine to veto the GOP gerrymandered map that ignores the will of Ohio voters and puts the political interests of Republican politicians over the needs of working families in Ohio. "This map is a disgrace and a betrayal of Ohio voters who overwhelmingly voted twice for fair districts and fair representation. "From Toledo to Y more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 19 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: After learning that Julius Jones' death sentence had been commuted to life without the possibility of parole, Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, issued the following statement. "The Oklahoma Democratic Party is relieved to learn that the sentence for Julius Jones has been commuted and he has the opportunity to live and continue to inspire meaningful conversation around crim more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 20 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * House Democrats released the following statement after Governor Kevin Stitt commuted the sentence of Julius Jones on Thursday. "There are many who have been on this journey longer than us, and there are many more who just recently joined this fight. We are thankful for all of the time and sacrifice that has led to this moment, and we want to thank Governor Kevin Stitt for sparing the life o more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 17 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: State Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, released the following statement today after legislation he filed was left unheard in the House Redistricting Committee. The refusal to hear the legislation most likely means the bill won't be heard during the current special session. House Joint Resolution 1001, by Fugate, creates an independent redistricting committee and prohibits anyone w more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 19 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democratic Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) from Senate District 18 have selected three candidates for the County Commissioners of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties to consider to fill the legislative vacancy in Senate District 18. The candidates, in order of preference, are: Akasha Lawrence Spence, Martin Mendelson, and Sarah Lemley. PCPs were required by Oregon statute to select at least th more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: Today President Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law. The entire GOP Senate primary field opposed the bill, standing in opposition to something that will make a real, lasting impact on Pennsylvanians. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is a huge win for Pennsylvanians, who will benefit from the improvements to the commonwealth's roads, bridges and bro more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: As President Biden signs the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (BID) into law, voters across the commonwealth are reading about its local impact. For decades, infrastructure in Pennsylvania has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. Thanks to President Biden and the Democrats, a new surge of infrastructure investments will make life better for millions of Pennsylvania residents by fixing our bri more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: As President Biden signs his historic infrastructure package that will create thousands of good-paying, union jobs here in Pennsylvania, the Republican candidates for Governor want to roll back workers' rights and reward special interests and the wealthy. The Republican candidates in the "Super MAGA" primary have long, dangerous records of working to undermine Pennsylvania workers. "While Democrat more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2021: Harrisburg Republicans on the PA House Health Committee continued their crusade to prolong the pandemic and make infectious diseases great again by unanimously backing Rep. Russ Diamond's push to end all mandatory vaccines. The dangerous constitutional amendment passed out of committee on a straight 15-10 party-line vote, with all Republicans in support and all Democrats against.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Less than one week after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law, the United States House of Representatives passed President Biden's Build Back Better Act, moving the bill one step closer to becoming law. The Build Back Better Act will cut costs for local families, create jobs, and continue Pennsylvania's economic recovery. "President Biden and Democrats took a monument more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: The "Super MAGA" Republican primary for Governor is already packed with far-right candidates, but today, Jake Corman decided to join them, becoming the 10th announced candidate in the race. The Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore has spent 23 years in the state legislature and has served over a decade within Pennsylvania Senate GOP leadership, but he has now undergone a polit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ) tweeted a violent cartoon showing him stabbing and killing Democratic elected officials -- but Lou Barletta has stayed silent, seemingly content to have the support of the disgraced far-right conspiracy theorist. Barletta must immediately reject Rep. Gosar's endorsement and denounce his calls for violence. In June -- months after he helped plan the January 6th rally and called more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * As President Biden signs the Bipartisan infrastructure Deal into law, the fifth round of payments from the Child Tax Credit tax cut hits bank accounts across the commonwealth, injecting up to $300 per child into the wallets of hard-working parents. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, and no thanks to Republicans in Congress who unanimously opposed this relief plan, more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Over 100 organizations have endorsed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act -- but the far-right PA-Gov candidates have refused to join them in supporting this historic legislation -- instead, they're once again putting Trump first. While this legislation will bring historic investments to communities across the country -- including right here in our Commonwealth -- some GOP support more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: This afternoon, President Biden signed his historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law, making good on a key campaign promise and delivering a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation's crumbling infrastructure. Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement celebrating the benefits the law will bring to our state: "Today, P more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: It's no secret Donald Trump hates President Biden's historic infrastructure package -- and he's going after Republicans who support it too -- something far-right governors and gubernatorial hopefuls from Florida to Pennsylvania appear to be embracing. President Biden's bill could create 50,000 infrastructure-related jobs in Pennsylvania and help the Commonwealth rebuild its roads, expand internet  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Nationwide, peaceful demonstrations against the Cuban regime, which had been scheduled for yesterday, mostly failed to materialize due to weeks of pre-emptive repression and brutality against dissidents and potential protesters by the island's communist regime. On Sunday, Yunior Garcia Aguilera, a leading Cuban opposition activist who had called for the protests, was prevented from leaving his  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: In recent months, disgraced Gov. Greg Abbott's government overreach has crossed the line into downright authoritarianism -- from his dystopian abortion ban, to his assault on democracy, to his effort to place classrooms under political control. Now, in addition to trying to stop kids from being able to learn in a safe, age-appropriate way about racism, sexism, and sexuality, Abbott is trying to stop educators from t more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Nov. 16 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, the Vermont Democratic Party concluded its biennial state committee reorganization efforts and elected Party officers for the 2022-23 term. 2022-23 Party Officers: Chair: Anne Lezak (Burlington) Vice Chair: David Glidden (Saint Albans) Secretary: Thifeen Deen (Burlington) Treasurer: Deb Berryere (Vernon) Assistant Treasurer: Noah Detzer (Saint Albans) Outgoing Party Chair Bruce O more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Nov. 15 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2021: Vermont is now 8th in the nation for highest Covid case count per capita. As of today, 591 new cases were reported, making it the highest number to date. 53 Vermonters are hospitalized, with 14 of those are in intensive care units. Still, the Phil Scott administration refuses to adjust their approach to the pandemic; in fact, not much has changed in their Covid-19 mitigation strate more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Nov. 16 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: At a press conference this morning, Senator Patrick Leahy announced that he will be retiring from office at the end of his current term. His retirement will mark the end of a long and distinguished Senate career, which began in 1974, when he became the first Democrat and youngest person ever elected to the U.S. Senate from Vermont. Senator Leahy spoke to his achievements and contributions throughout more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following agency statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Less than one week after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law, the United States House of Representatives passed President Biden's Build Back Better Act, moving the bill one step closer to becoming law. The Build Back Better Act will cut costs for families, create jobs, and keep the economic recovery going. In response, the West Vi more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed the GOP's partisan redistricting plan, defending our democracy and right to vote in a free and fair election. Wisconsin's GOP-controlled legislature passed rigged maps, in an attempt to cement their legislative majorities for another decade. Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support nonpartisan redistricting. Over the last several years, 55 Wisconsin countie more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 19 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and Chair Ben Wikler celebrated the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will invest in good-paying jobs, clean drinking water, accessible broadband, and provide federal funds for infrastructure projects to Wisconsin. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden last week, highlights the Biden administration's continued  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: As Wisconsinites across the state celebrate the passage of the infrastructure bill that will make transformative federal investments in the state's roads and bridges, clean water infrastructure, and expanding broadband, they are reminded of how Senator Ron Johnson callously voted against and tried to kill the bipartisan infrastructure bill. "Ron Johnson once again put his self interests ah more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021: In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported today that Mandela Barnes is enlisting support from a convicted bank fraudster to bankroll his campaign. The host of Barnes' upcoming fundraiser is the liberal group Democracy Partners led by co-founder Robert Creamer, who was previously convicted for a check-kiting scheme. Meanwhile, Democracy Partners staff were caught admitti more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 17 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2021: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler hosted a roundtable with Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Dennis Delie, owner of Working Draft Beer Company Ryan Browne, and owner of Breitenmoser Family Farms Hans Breitenmoser. The small business owners applauded President Biden for signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which builds upon Gov. Evers' investments in improving W more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * Thanks to President Biden and Democrats in Congress, over one million parents in Wisconsin are receiving another installment of the expanded Child Tax Cut. Each month, Wisconsin parents see an average of $447 in tax cuts, giving middle-class families more breathing room at the end of each month. These payments build on Gov. Evers' commitment to lowering taxes for working famili more PR