WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSPer) -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Executive Director Sam Cornale announced the hiring of new staff in the DNC's Communications and Coalitions departments. In Communications, Maria Casado will serve as Director of Hispanic Media, Karely Hernandez will be West Regional Press Secretary and Noelle Rosellini will serve as East Regional Press Secretary. In Coalitions, Gabriela Cristobal has  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 29, 2021: U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance finally filed his personal financial disclosure last week after he "blew past the October 29 deadline to file federally mandated financial-disclosure forms" - and it's clear what he was trying to hide: his Big Tech ties, Hollywood ties, and his D.C. ambitions from Ohioans. Two reports dive deeper into just how much money Vance made from his Big Tech ties and what qu more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 3 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: No thanks to every single Arizona Republican who voted against Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, our state is set to receive a minimum of $100 million to expand broadband coverage to every corner of Arizona. These funds are a particular game-changer for Arizona's most worthy investment: our students. When schools turned to online learning, many students -- disproportionately low-income students and more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 3 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, ADP Chair Raquel Teran penned an op-ed in the Daily Independent calling out all four Arizona House Republicans -- Paul Gosar, Andy Biggs, David Schweikert, and Debbie Lesko -- for voting to block $150 million in tax cuts from the Arizona families they represent. The middle-class tax cuts under President Biden's American Rescue Plan are helping families cover the cost of raising kids by delive more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021: Today as the Supreme Court heard arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a lawsuit that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade, Arizonans are reminded that every GOP Senate primary candidate supports these archaic, dangerous, and unpopular anti-choice laws. Access to abortion is under attack like never before, with the Supreme Court deliberating abortion bans in Texas more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 28, 2021, by Chair Raquel Teran: * * * In recognition of Small Business Saturday, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran released the following statement: "Here in Arizona, our small business owners create jobs, enrich their communities, serve their neighbors, and make up the backbone of our state's economy. "And that's exactly why President Biden and Democrats have put small businesses at t more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 2 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021: One year ago today, Governor Janet Mills unveiled a four-year plan, known as Maine Won't Wait, to fight the climate crisis and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. In the year since, Maine has made significant progress in combating the climate crisis, seeing record numbers of electric vehicle registrations, new electric vehicle charging stations, and installations of high-efficiency heat pumps. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2021: * * * Tonight, after Andre Dickens was declared winner in the Atlanta mayoral race, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: "On behalf of Georgia Democrats, I want to congratulate Atlanta Mayor-Elect Andre Dickens on a hard-won victory. "Atlanta is the heartbeat of the Peach State, and I am confident that Mayor-Elect Di more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021: In today's runoff elections for local races statewide, Democratic candidates won at least seven additional seats across Georgia, bringing the total number of seats flipped by Democrats this municipal election cycle to 48. In Warner Robins, LaRhonda Patrick ousted incumbent Mayor Randy Toms, becoming the first woman and Black person to lead the city. Democrats also bested Republican ch more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 2 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Mississippi's abortion ban, an unconstitutional law that restricts women's reproductive freedom -- which Herschel Walker and the entire Georgia Republican Senate field support. And while reproductive rights have been upheld by the Supreme Court for decades, Georgia Republicans like Brian Kemp have tried to ban abortions in Georgia as early as six wee more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Last night, Donald Trump hosted a high-dollar, closed-door fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago for Herschel Walker, his personal friend and handpicked candidate in Georgia's GOP Senate primary. While Walker "didn't say much at the event" hosted for him, consistent with how he's been running his "closed-door" campaign, he did call Trump the "greatest president to ever, ever hold office" -- smiling more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed last month with the help of Georgia Democrats, will deliver millions of dollars to Georgia to ensure that every family has access to reliable high-speed internet through a historic investment in broadband infrastructure. The BIL's transformative investment in broadband will uplift Georgians in every corner of the state and expand economic and edu more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 1 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Georgia's GOP Senate primary continues to escalate with Gary Black amassing more in-state support, Walker calling in a new Super PAC to fend off "increasing scrutiny" of his candidacy, 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: * G more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: The Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin highlighted Herschel Walker's campaign missteps and troubled past, which are concerns shared by Georgia Republicans about the Trump-tapped candidate. Read the highlights below: The Youngkin playbook won't work for Herschel Walker Washington Post, Jennifer Rubin, 11/29/21 * These Trump-backed candidates are a far cry from the amiable family man and business tyco more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2021: * * * Today the Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in the most important abortion access case in decades that could determine the future of reproductive health care for millions of women, Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Marcus L. Dixon released the following statement: "Marco Rubio has long opposed women's rights to make their own health care decisions, and worked to  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 3 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Marco Rubio recently joined a group of Senate Republicans prepared to oppose a bipartisan measure to fund the government in a shameful attempt to score political points at the expense of working Americans. Rubio has a choice: stand up and support what's best for Florida, or cowardly cave to political pressure and vote to shut down the government. "If Marco Rubio fails to muster the courage to oppose a gover more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 30 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following joint statement on Nov. 29, 2021, by Chair Manny Diaz and First Vice Chair Judy Mount on the death of pioneering ex-Rep. Carrie Meek, D-Florida: * * * On Sunday November 28th, trailblazing former Congresswoman Carrie Meek passed away in Miami at the age of 95 according to a statement released by a family spokesperson. In reaction to these devastating news, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz and First Vic more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- 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 the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's "strong opposition" to the Indiana Republican Party's partisan crusade against the COVID-19 vaccine and the state government's attempts to get more Hoosiers vaccinated. Specifically, the Republicans' extreme partisanship against President Joe Bi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following fact sheet: President Biden and Vice President Harris support the Senate's passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. The need for action in Indiana is clear and recently released state-level data demonstrates that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will deliver for Indiana. For decades, infrastruct more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today announced its new effort to highlight how Indiana continues to fall behind the rest of the nation and all due to the Indiana Republican Party's extreme partisanship. This effort called "Indiana Republicans = Bad for Business, Bad for Workers" will highlight the Republican more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today thanked Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer for his endorsement of President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan. Hupfer promoted a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette report (https://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20211128/a-new-vision-for-state-to-grow) yesterday wher more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 2 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today asked U.S. Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun to clarify why they view President Joe Biden saving American lives - including many Hoosiers - as a failure. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced they have seized dangerous and deadly drugs along the United States' s more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 1 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Kansas Democratic Party is excited to announce Natasha Martinez is joining our team as a Voter Protection Director. Natasha recieved her J.D. from University of Missouri School of Law, her B.A. from Washburn University and brings a deep skillset of political knowledge to help voters across Kansas. She has a long history of promoting voters' rights through her time at League of Women Voters of Kansas, more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 1 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the need for affordable health care coverage has never been more evident. President Joe Biden's Build Back Better Framework looks to take on the challenges exacerbated by the pandemic head-on. In an article from the Kansas Reflector, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy, Suzanne Wikle, stressed the need to Build Back Better in Kans more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Yesterday, the Kansas Democratic Party, together with Organize Kansas Third, hosted a Rally for Reproductive Rights in response to the conservative Supreme Court indicating they will uphold an oppressive Mississippi law that effectively bans abortions after 15 weeks. At the rally, in addition to standing firmly against the Supreme Court's oral arguments, participants called on Republican can more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 30 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021: Attorney General Derek Schmidt, in his latest mishandling of Kansans' taxpayer dollars, was on the losing end of an appeal of a Hutchinson man who was forced to serve excessive time and whose Fifth Amendment right was violated, costing Kansas taxpayers $133,000, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported. "This is just the latest in Schmidt's lengthy history of wasting Kansans taxpayer dollars,  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 2 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: During the final Redistricting Town Hall, Johnson and Wyandotte County residents made their concerns of Republican gerrymandering clear, according to testimonies reported by the Shawnee Mission Post. An overwhelming amount of residents are concerned that their communities will be split apart by the Republican-dominated Kansas Legislature. The potential threat of Republican gerrymandering includes placing Wy more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, Governor Laura Kelly announced that 2021 was the most successful year for businesses in Kansas history, thanks to her bold leadership and expert budget management. In this year alone, over $3.5 billion business dollars were invested in Kansas. This groundbreaking number surpasses the previous record, also broken by the Kelly administration, amounting to $2.5 billion in 2020. Kansas' successful ec more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 3 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Observers described the Court as "seem[ing] poised" to uphold the Mississippi abortion restriction at issue in the case, with a number of conservative justices appearing open to overturn the precedent of Roe v. Wade outright. If the Court does overturn Roe v. Wade, governors across the country will  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following his column in Lansing City Pulse that analyzed "a messy Republican [gubernatorial] primary with no clear frontrunner emerging in the foreseeable future," MIRS editor Kyle Melinn had the MIGOP's spokesperson on the publication's podcast to discuss the 2022 race. The party plainly signaled the obvious, saying they "expect the potential of more candidates joining the race." Between the major st more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, Michiganders across the state will have access to affordable, high-speed internet services in every single home and business. Funding from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan will help close the digital divide for 14% of Michiganders who currently lack adequate access to affordable, high-speed internet. This $100 million investment will create jobs more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021: "Craig's campaign spokesman Ted Goodman declined to directly answer whether the former chief serves on other corporate boards." - The Detroit News From his paid speaking company and endless stream of national cable hits to discuss issues not pertaining to Michigan, MIGOP insider favorite and gubernatorial candidate James "Hollywood" Craig has apparently been busy - just not on his "r more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following last month's consideration of two cases directly challenging the constitutionality of the disastrous Texas abortion ban, today the U.S. Supreme Court appeared poised to overturn Roe v. Wade as they heard oral arguments in a case surrounding Mississippi's ban. That means that Michigan's next governor would be the last line of defense in the fight for reproductive rights. Michigan has a near-t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2021: Yesterday, Detroit News offered new insight into yet another one of James Craig's self-enriching endeavors, on top of the paid speaking company he launched shortly before announcing his retirement in May. Two days before launching his campaign, Craig "scored a seat" as a paid board member of Palltronics - a company headquartered in Florida and tied to an alleged scheme to defraud a Mi more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 3 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2021: News broke that Montana AG Austin Knudsen's office met last month with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, one of the nation's chief promoters of the Big Lie conspiracy. During the meeting, Lindell and MT Rep. Theresa Manzella presented "evidence" of supposed election fraud, in what appears to be an attempt to pressure the Montana AG into signing onto a lawsuit challenging the results of the lawful more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2021: North Carolina Democratic Party Chair (NCDP) Bobbie Richardson released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to Charlotte today to speak on the benefits of President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on North Carolina: "We're incredibly grateful to Vice President Harris and Secretary Buttigieg for visi more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 1 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Building America's Future - a dark money group linked to former Mike Pence staffers and Mitch McConnell allies - is once again spending dark money on false ads attacking Senator Hassan and the work she's doing to cut taxes for small businesses. In the ad, the group lies about Senator Hassan's record of lowering costs for New Hampshire families and supporting small businesses. Senator Hassan  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Nevada State Democratic Party will not be endorsing any candidates in the Democratic primaries for the 2022 election cycle and will work hard to ensure that all candidates will have equal access to party resources and services. Chair Judith Whitmer said the following about this decision: "Democracy benefits from vigorous debate and a thoughtful exchange of ideas," said NSDP Chair Judith Whitmer. "Th more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2021: It was the declined ringtone heard around the country... And today, the Arizona Democratic Party is marking the anniversary of Governor Doug Ducey publicly declining former President Trump's call to certify the 2020 election with a newly released video (https://azdem.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e07abe0b5244496f614006119&id=dbc02d895a&e=2045849196). One year ago today, Ducey and  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 2 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2021: * * * In response to the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on Mississippi's abortion ban -- the most consequential case for abortion rights in recent history, which could overturn Roe v. Wade and open the door for New Hampshire Republicans to outright ban abortion, NHDP Senior Advisor Senator Melanie Levesque released the following statement: "Today, the Supreme Court will h more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following joint statement with two organizations on Dec. 1, 2021: * * * The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Mississippi's ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy -- a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and threat to reproductive freedom across the country. Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic Executive Director Alison Kiser, NARAL Pro-Choice NC Advocacy and Organizing Manager Lynne Walter, and North Caro more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 1 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: News & Observer: "Mark Robinson, a Republican who has used his pulpit to make numerous anti-LGBTQ comments, confronted a Democratic lawmaker Monday night after she gave a speech responding to Robinson's remarks. Robinson 'berated' state Sen. Julie Mayfield, a Democrat from Asheville, after her speech and wagged his finger in front of her face" The highest ranking North Carolina Republican, Lt. Gov more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2021: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement as the Supreme Court begins oral arguments on the dangerous Mississippi 15-week abortion ban that effectively renders Roe v. Wade meaningless. "As the Supreme Court begins to hear arguments on Mississippi's dangerous abortion ban, it puts a spotlight on Ohio Republicans' relentless efforts to strip healthcare a more PR

WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Nov. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2021, by spokesperson Michael Beyer: * * * All of the leading GOP Senate candidates participated in a forum with the Ohio Press Network in West Chester Township. In response, Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Michael Beyer released the following statement: "While Democrats are focused on lowering costs, rebuilding our infrastructure and growing jobs in Ohio, the out-of-touch milliona more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it (for over a year now), Joe Biden is in fact the president and the election was not "rigged." Just don't ask Frank LaRose to answer any of those questions and expect to get a straight response. At the Hamilton County Board of Elections yesterday, LaRose once again showed he's a coward by attempting to duck questions on the 2020 election in Ohio. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that LaRose couldn' more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2021: Republican gubernatorial challenger Jim Renacci selected Joe Knopp (?) to be his running mate, setting up an even nastier primary as Knopp introduced himself to Ohio by going on the attack against Mike DeWine and Jon Husted. DeWine and Husted are already underwater with Republican voters and a nasty primary in which they face more attacks from the right are only going to continue to further sink thei more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2021: Zanesville elected officials and workers celebrated the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and discussed what it means for Zanesville and Muskingum County, as part of the Building Ohio Together Tour, organized by the Ohio Democratic Party and For Our Future Ohio. "The infrastructure bill represents the largest infrastructure investment in American history and will have meaningful r more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 2 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2021: * * * After Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) announced that he would not seek re-election in 2022, Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Carla "KC" Hanson released the following statement: "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Representative DeFazio. "You have honored the people of Oregon with your tireless service for 36 years, and we are tremendously sad to see you retire at the end more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 2 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021: Tonight at the nominating convention in Salem, Democratic Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) from House District 21 elected four candidates for the County Commissioners of Marion County to consider to fill the legislative vacancy in House District 21. Departing Rep. Brian Clem was in attendance and the proceedings were filled with heartfelt expressions of gratitude for his dedication and servi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2021: Ahead of Dr. Jill Biden's Friday visit to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic, the Biden administration is launching new actions to stop the spread of COVID-19, including hundreds of family vaccination clinics across the country. This is part of a White House public health effort to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 and efficiently distr more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: While the majority of Americans support SCOTUS upholding Roe v. Wade (and oppose Texas' abortion ban), the far-right PA-Gov candidates continue to double down on their extreme anti-choice agenda -- making clear that the stakes in the gubernatorial race simply couldn't be higher for reproductive rights. Despite the far-right PA-Gov candidates' statements, Harrisburg Republicans spent the week downpl more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Because of insufficient internet access and unstable connections, thousands of students across the commonwealth have missed out on critical virtual learning. Young people across the state have not been able to complete tests, upload assignments or virtually interact with teachers and classmates. But Pennsylvania students and teachers who struggle to access the internet at home will get relief from P more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2021: * * * The Supreme Court began hearing a Mississippi challenge to Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. If SCOTUS overturns these two landmark rulings, Pennsylvania would be "quite literally one election away from essentially becoming Texas." The majority of Americans support SCOTUS upholding Roe v. Wade and oppose a Texas-style abortion ban -- which would effectively ba more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * In a virtual interview with WGAL Mehmet Oz confirmed that he would support a Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe V. Wade. The comments come as the Supreme Court appears poised to issue a ruling that could be a drastic blow to women's reproductive rights. Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Jack Doyle issued the following statement: "It's clear that Mehmet Oz is aligned  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2021: Yesterday, State Representatives Bob Merski and Patrick J. Harkins met with Erie Union leaders to highlight the impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law. The law will bring billions of dollars to the commonwealth to improve our roads, bridges and broadband infrastructure while bringing much-needed jobs without raising taxes on anyone making under $400,000 a year. Despite the benef more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Broadband internet is necessary for Pennsylvanians to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. Pennsylvania has had a serious problem regarding affordable, reliable high-speed internet for years and this last year made the cost of these disparities painfully clear. Thankfully, with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, President Biden has shown that  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 30, 2021: * * * Today Mehmet Oz plans to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. His announcement comes because "no one in the GOP field has shown enough to scare off other challengers - or give major confidence to party leaders." In response, Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Jack Doyle issued the following statement: "Pennsylvania's Republican Senate primary continues to more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, the Supreme Court heard a Mississippi challenge to Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and last month they heard a challenge to Texas' extreme and wildly unpopular abortion ban -- and the next Governor could determine whether a dangerous, draconian abortion ban becomes law in Pennsylvania. A majority of Americans support the rights afforded to women under Roe and oppose Texas' e more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 27, 2021, by Chair Bobbie Richardson: * * * In recognition of Small Business Saturday, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement: "Small businesses are the foundation of the American economy and are at the heart of what keeps America competitive. Not only do they create good-paying jobs, they enrich our lives and our communities. "That' more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 3 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2021: * * * By a 5-2 vote, the Florida Supreme Court upheld Leon County Circuit Court Judge Robert Wheeler's decision to sentence Alvin Davis to a 15-year prison sentence in a firearms case, the maximum allowed under Florida law. Davis was arrested in 2006 in Tallahassee after police found a gun in a car in which he was a passenger. Judge Wheeler mentioned Davis' failure to take "responsibil more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 2 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * On Monday November 29, 2021, the Florida House of Representatives published two draft congressional district maps as part of this year's redistricting process. Based on the 2020 election results the first map would have had former President Trump winning in 17 of 28 congressional districts. The second one would have seen him victorious in 18 out of 28. In reaction to these draft maps, Florida De more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: This year, Texans have faced unending challenges due to Gov. Greg Abbott's disastrous policies -- from a power grid still at high risk of failure, to Abbott's dangerous COVID response that has since left 74,000 Texans dead and 14,000 children orphaned. However, while Abbott and Texas Republicans have failed Texans again and again, thanks to Democrats, our state is catching a break on at least one front. Bidenomics ar more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2021, by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on President Biden's update on the new Omicron variant: "I'm grateful for President Biden's continued steady leadership as we respond to the new Omicron variant. Once again, President Biden is prioritizing the health, safety, lives, and livelihoods of Americans -- and taking a scien more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2021: Texas Democratic Party Co-Executive Director Jamarr Brown issued the following statement on the urgent need for federal abortion rights protections, given new attacks in Texas and from the Supreme Court. "Today, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court took up Mississippi's attack on abortion rights, yet another restrictive anti-abortion law is taking effect in Texas. S.B. 4, Republicans' law adding n more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 3 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 3, 2021: * * * Governor Tony Evers defended access to reproductive health care with his veto pen. The bills, passed by Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly, are a part of a national effort to ban abortion and interfere with a person's ability to make their own health care decisions. Gov. Tony Evers has always fought for access to health care, including reproductive rights, underscoring the impo more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 30 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 29, 2021: Thanks to President Biden, Governor Evers, and Democrats in Congress, every single home across Wisconsin will soon have reliable and affordable internet. Today, 14% of Wisconsin households do not have an internet subscription -- meaning that 318,000 Wisconsinites struggle to connect with the rest of the state and world. Funding from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will con more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 1 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Earlier this month, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, certifying this one-in-a-generation investment in good-paying jobs, roads and bridges, broadband access, and clean drinking water. Families in every corner of Wisconsin and from every background -- whether Black, brown, or white -- will benefit from this law as it works to make a more equitable and competitive future. Across the s more PR