LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 31 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: President Joe Biden has named John Berge as the USDA State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency for Nebraska. Berge will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of programs to agricultural producers in Nebraska. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber and fuel supply for consumers. Said NDP Ch more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 31 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 30, 2021: Nancy DiNardo, Chair of the Connecticut Democrats, today praised Governor Lamont and Connecticut's state and federal lawmakers for utilizing federal coronavirus relief funding to expand the earned income tax credit and provide additional assistance to low- and middle- income workers struggling through the coronavirus pandemic. "The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on all more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 30 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Florida is once again suffering one of the worst COVID outbreaks in the country, with the largest single-day increase of new cases in state history occurring recently. And yet again, as tens of thousands of Floridians fall sick every day, Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are refusing to back measures that will prevent infections and save lives. Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Mar more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 28 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 27, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the continued success of President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan. This time, Hoosiers read about the Rescue Plan's READI program - a $500 million economic development effort commissioned by the state - and how it will create a brighter future for communities more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 29, 2021: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on Governor Eric Holcomb to condemn the Indiana Republican Party's effort to discredit the COVID-19 vaccine during his first (public) pandemic address in more than 274 days. The INGOP's partisan effort includes House Bill 1001 and Senate Bill 114, proposed legislat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: For decades, redistricting in Michigan has been controlled by politicians and shrouded in secrecy and darkness. The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's work brought the mapping process into the public light for the first time. Michiganders were able to give input and observe as the MICRC created the state's first citizen-drawn maps. The Michigan Democratic Party recognizes and t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 28, 2021: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson, Senate Leader Dan Blue, and House Leader Robert Reives released the following statement on U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop's attempt to further undermine confidence in the North Carolina Courts: "Rep. Dan Bishop is following the lead of other North Carolina Republicans who have taken every opportunity to erode public conf more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * NV Dems Chair Judith Whitmer made the following statement on Tuesday evening upon learning the news of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's death. "The Nevada State Democratic Party and all Nevadans are saddened by the news of Senator Reid's passing. In his many years of service to the State of Nevada and our nation - as a state legislator, Lieutenant Governor, member of Congress, and Senator more PR