PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 11 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2022: * * * During a powerful speech in Atlanta today, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris forcefully advocated for protecting the right to vote, ensuring free, fair, and secure elections, and working to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. In response, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran released the following statement. "Toda more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * In response to Senator Sinema's floor speech on voting rights this afternoon, Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party Raquel Teran issued the following statement. "As a member of the state legislature, I have seen firsthand the attempts by my Republican colleagues to undermine our sacred right to vote. "Last year, the Arizona Democratic Party recognized that we cannot claim to be advocates for civil more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Across the nation, up to 10 million households and 400,000 schools and child care centers currently lack safe drinking water -- and that's why President Biden and Democrats included the largest-ever investment in clean drinking water in their historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. No thanks to all four Arizona Republicans who voted against the legislation, soon residents across our state will be able  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: At today's State of the State speech, America's least favorite GOP governor delivered a rosy picture of his impact on the state of Arizona. Here's the thing: If you've lived in Arizona at any point during Doug Ducey's time in office, you know that he's leaving behind little more than a legacy of corruption, investigations, incompetence, and as of late, a raging pandemic that he continue more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: Governor Ducey entered his final year as Arizona's governor rated the least popular GOP governor in the country, with his administration under investigation by the FBI, and a legacy full of corruption, insider deals, and mismanagement. In a final attempt to distract from this abysmal legacy, Ducey used today's State of the State speech to take an entirely unwarranted political victory  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of the Department of Transportation's Bridge Formula Program to repair and replace the nation's bridges. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats' Bipartisan Infrastructure Law -- which included the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system -- Arizona will receive a total of $225 m more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: It may be 2022, but the Arizona Senate GOP primary candidates are stuck in the past - November 2020 to be exact. And as former President Trump descends on Arizona to spread more lies and conspiracies around the election he lost, it's never been clearer the dominant role he continues to play in this GOP primary. Trump's return to the state is proof that he is the most important figure in the GOP primary more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 11 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2022: * * * President Biden and Vice President Harris delivered forceful remarks at the Atlanta University Consortium Center urging the U.S. Senate to pass federal voting rights legislation and spotlighting the dangerous and antidemocratic attacks that Republicans in Georgia and across the country have made on the integrity of our elections. In his speech, the President called on the Senate  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2022: Brian Kemp delivered his annual State of the State address, in which the embattled governor attempted to rewrite his disastrous record and proposed extreme policies that would leave our state further behind. In response, Rebecca Galanti, spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: "Today's State of the State address reeked of election-year gra more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 7 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement: * * * After the sentencing today in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's murderers, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement. "I join all Georgians in breathing a sigh of relief knowing that those who murdered Ahmaud Arbery are being held accountable. "Though the legal system has done its job today, this sentencing will not bring back Ahmaud or  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 11 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2022: Ahead of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Atlanta tomorrow to urge Congress to pass legislation protecting the constitutional right to vote and the integrity of our elections, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement. "Georgians are excited to welcome President Biden and Vice President Ha more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2022: Yesterday, the Daily Beast reported that Trump-tapped Senate candidate Herschel Walker pushed a "snake oil body spray for COVID" to his followers, swearing by this "EPA-, FDA-approved," "dry mist" product that -- "as you walk through the door" -- [would] "kill any COVID on your body." Walker is still refusing to disclose whether or not he's received the COVID-19 vaccine, but Walker' more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Georgia will receive much-needed funding to improve antiquated infrastructure throughout Georgia's schools and protect students from lead in drinking water. In 2019, Georgia received an "F" in a non-profit study of lead in school drinking water. This unacceptable trend is why President Biden and Vice President Harris made replacing lead pipes more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: The Daily Beast is reporting that Trump-tapped Senate candidate Herschel Walker pushed a "snake oil body spray for COVID" to his followers, swearing by this "EPA-, FDA-approved," "dry mist" product that -- "as you walk through the door" -- [would] "kill any COVID on your body." Walker is still refusing to disclose whether or not he's received the COVID-19 vaccine, but Walker's bigge more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A wave of news coverage following Ron Johnson's announcement that he will break his "previous pledge to retire" is highlighting how his self-serving politics and record of hurting Wisconsin's working families has made him "the most vulnerable Senator facing re-election." The DSCC welcomed Johnson into the race by immediately launching a digital and TV ad campaign that highlights how Johnson p more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Marco Rubio has made his position on protecting and expanding the right to vote in America clear: he thinks it's ridiculous. In recent interviews and statements, Rubio has criticized efforts to protect voting rights, attacked measures that would make it easier to vote, and lied about efforts in states - including in Florida - to erect barriers to voting. In response, Cuban-American leaders released the foll more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Where is Marco Rubio? The Senator's last public event in Florida was two months ago. Since getting called out for failing to show up for his job in the Senate, Rubio has missed nine committee hearings, including meetings on small business development, seniors issues, and critical foreign policy discussions about Afghanistan. "When Floridians need strong leadership the most, Marco Rubio is once again nowhe more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Florida Democrats voted to secure nearly $250 million in funding to help fix over 400 bridges in poor condition across the state, made possible by a new program under the Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act that Marco Rubio and every other Florida Republican voted against. The funding for bridge repairs will help lead to safer roads and shorter commute times across the state, as well as help create thous more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2022: Where is Marco Rubio? Not showing up for Florida seniors. Today marks the 18th hearing of the Special Committee On Aging that Rubio has failed to show up for. Rubio has gone two and a half years without there being any evidence of his attending a hearing for this committee, likely missing over a dozen important discussions impacting over one in five Florida residents. "Marco Rubio represen more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 13 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2022: So much for starting the new year off on the right foot. After getting called out in November for missing over a dozen important committee hearings last year, and skipping even more in the final weeks of 2021, Marco Rubio is still failing to show up for his job. Today he skipped the first public meeting of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee of the year. "Where is Marco Rubio? His repea more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 11 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2022: President Biden and Vice President Harris forcefully advocated for the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act -- two critical pieces of federal legislation that will assert our nation's commitment to free and fair elections while protecting Americans' right to vote. Following the speech, Governor Tony Evers released the following statement:  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today added its name to the effort to protect an American's constitutional right to vote in future city, state, and federal elections. With Republicans like Jim Baird, Jim Banks, Greg Pence, and Jackie Walorski all voting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, the  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement by Chairman Mike Schmuhl after the Indiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 1077, an extreme and partisan bill to eliminate state firearm permits - creating a public safety crisis across Indiana: "This is what the Indiana Democrat more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated how the American Rescue Plan has "anchored" Indiana's economic future via the state's READI program. Governor Eric Holcomb is expected to tout READI and its $500 million economic investment in tonight's State of the State Address. But here's the thing: the Demo more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today hailed the brighter future that's in store for the Hoosier State - and it's all because of the American Rescue Plan and Democrats' economic agenda. Republican Governor Eric Holcomb will tout a strong Indiana during his State of the State address this evening, however, the more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Indiana Republican Party for showing sympathy to Nazism and other forms of extremism in our state. This includes one of the Republicans' elected leaders, State Senator Scott Baldwin, who said educators must be impartial when teaching Nazism. Baldwin's white more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 14 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly issued her fourth State of the State address, highlighting her administration's work to fix the state budget, create record economic growth and new jobs, and fully fund public schools for the fourth year in a row. She also called on the state legislature to deliver a clean bill to Axe the Food Tax, a pragmatic plan that would save Kansans an average of $500 every year, by K more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 12 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tonight, Governor Laura Kelly delivered her fourth State of the State address, reminding Kansans of all she and her administration have accomplished over the last three years. Included in her long list of achievements: fully funding Kansas' public schools and reviving the state's economy after years of mismanagement under the previous administration that prioritized tax cuts over Kansas families. "By full more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 13 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: Last night, Governor Laura Kelly gave her fourth State of the State address reflecting on the success Kansas has achieved under her leadership and laid out the path forward for Kansans. The Governor highlighted her administration's work to fix the state budget, create record economic growth and new jobs, and fully fund public schools for the fourth year in a row, after a decade of neglect  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 12 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Heading into the 2022 election cycle, permanent staff at the Maine Democratic Party (MDP) will be represented for the first time by IBEW Local #1837. Contract negotiations recently concluded and party staff approved their first contract. "We're all really excited. All of our staff are very much on board with it." said April Thibodeau, MDP Party Affairs Director who will serve as a shop steward for the newl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2022: MDP is calling on the GOP gubernatorial primary field to commit to the same level of historic transparency as Governor Whitmer and commit to releasing their tax returns, personal financial disclosures, and information about which corporate boards they sit on. The candidates in the GOP primary field have run campaigns based on lies and conspiracy theories, attempting to paper over the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Recently, news broke that former Michigan State House Speaker Lee Chatfield is under Michigan State Police investigation following allegations of sexual assault. Chatfield was named an advisor of James Craig tasked with setting up his run for governor and in May was even notably "doing nothing to discourage speculation that he might be running for Lieutenant Governor" on Craig's ticket. Chatfield is  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: Yesterday, President Biden and Vice President Harris reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the sacred right to vote. Michigan Democrats praised President Biden and Vice President Harris for their impassioned speeches, joining the rallying call for the Senate to pass the For the People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Here's what they said about the Biden-Harris a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2022: * * * President Biden and Vice President Harris visited Georgia to forcefully advocate for two critical pieces of federal legislation: the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Following their remarks, Michigan Democratic Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement. "The honorable John Lewis once said 'The right to vote is precious, almost sacre more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Heading into a longer weekend for some, let's see which campaigns made moves over the past week as in the crowded and messy primary. Garrett Soldano Comes Out Swinging Against James Craig... Still refusing to call him out by name, Soldano still managed to kick off the week with a pointed attack aimed squarely at MIGOP-insider favorite James Craig on national television, joining the chorus of scrutin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Environmental Protection Agency has allocated $50 billion in funds to improve our nation's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. This is the single largest investment in water from the federal government... ever. Of the $50 billion, Michigan will receive over $213 million to guarantee clean water for households, school more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Michigan airports are getting the much-needed funding they deserve through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! The Lansing State Journal reported on the substantial $2 million the Capital Region International Airport will receive to upgrade infrastructure, expand navigation systems, and make travel easier for the passengers who pass through the airport every day. These improvements to La more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As we enter the election year, infighting in the crowded, chaotic GOP gubernatorial primary field has already begun. Last Friday, Garrett Soldano attacked MIGOP-insider favorite James Craig on national television over fleeing a carjacking during his time serving as chief of Detroit Police Department. Excerpt below: "Well, if you look at the statistics, Detroit still ranks around number one in violent more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2022: * * * December's job report shows that President Biden is continuing to put the American economy back on track. In less than one year, the President has brought the country's unemployment rate down to 3.9 percent -- a number not expected until 2026. Following today's strong job report, which showed almost 200,000 jobs created, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the f more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2022: the U.S. Department of Transportation announced their Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), funded by the Biden-Harris administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program is the largest dedicated investment in bridges since the construction of the interstate highway system. In total, Michigan will rece more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2022: Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced the creation of a new state office to better distribute the billions of dollars Michigan is expected to receive as a result of the historic and bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act becoming law. The Michigan Infrastructure Office will work with the Legislature and other state departments to effectively utilize the billions of dollars  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Following President Biden's and Vice President Harris' powerful speech in Atlanta yesterday, which advocated for protecting the right to vote in free, fair, and secure elections, Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan released the following statement. "Montana has a long history of defending Americans' right to vote and ensuring that every election is free, fair, and secure. The Vo more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: Governor Greg Gianforte announced he was giving a raise of $1.70/hour to our hardworking Montana wildland Firefighters. For those keeping track, Gianforte gave his appointed Agency Directors much more substantial raises, some receiving as high as a 46% pay increase. Montana Firefighters- who have battled against one of the longest fire seasons in the state's history this past year- will more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 7 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, Gov. Gianforte tweeted a picture of a giant check, congratulating his own office for allocating $1.9 million to Dillon's water system. The money, however, originates from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a bill he has spent months publicly opposing as "fiscally irresponsible." The federal pandemic relief funds were championed and passed by the Democrats.Scores of online Montanans found the  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2022: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement on the decision to dismiss challenges to partisanly gerrymandered maps. "I am disappointed by the three-judge panel's decision to uphold the partisanly gerrymandered maps. The evidence presented demonstrates that Republicans lied to their colleagues when they promised a fair and t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Substance use and opioid overdose is a serious and deadly problem across the country and in North Carolina. Yet, Senator Danny Britt backed a $10 million project designated for a local church and nonprofit to open an opioid treatment center - despite the church having "zero track record of providing drug treatment." The $10 million earmark is now overseen by lead pastor, Ronald Barnes, who has at  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: North Carolinians across the state this winter are paying more for their heat than in past years due to the pandemic. Thanks to the passage of the American Rescue Plan, the Biden-Harris administration announced on Friday that North Carolina will receive a historic $183.3 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help off-set high heating bills. While North Carolina rec more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2022: The Department of Transportation today launched the historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), made possible by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Administered by the Federal Highway Administration, the program is the largest dedicated bridge investment since the interstate highway system more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: In 2021, the Republican U.S. Senate primary in North Carolina saw "unprecedented" outside involvement in the race to prop up candidates and bash their opponents. In 2022, the chaos continues. * This morning, a new Super PAC backing Marjorie Eastman has funded a full-screen takeover ad on the News & Observer, a sign that the crowded field of candidates and unlimited outside money is only going to  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2022: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement in light of President Biden and Vice President Harris' speeches in Atlanta, Georgia today urging Congress to pass legislation protecting all Americans' right to vote and the integrity of our elections. "The stakes have never been higher for protecting the most bedrock Ameri more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Former President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are feuding again as the Republican Party combats another circular firing squad. In a race which, according to an ABC11 interview with Chris Christie, is "emblematic of where we want to go as a party," North Carolina Republican U.S. Senate candidates have been awfully quiet about where they stand. * Earlier this year, Budd and Walk more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Defending former President Trump and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election has intensified North Carolina's U.S. Senate GOP primary as the field looks to appease Trump and the most extreme fringes of the party. The primary season hasn't been more difficult for any candidate to navigate than McCrory - his weak footing illustrated in his recent silence on the anniversary of the Capitol insurrec more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 11 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Last night, Kevin Smith, one of the leading opponents of women's reproductive freedom and marriage equality in the Granite State, announced he will run for US Senate. Smith was a lobbyist for the anti-choice, far-right group Cornerstone Action, advocated for making abortion illegal in New Hampshire and defunding Planned Parenthood -- and called being gay a "lifestyle choice." With Don Bo more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 15 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Chris Sununu escalated his war on New Hampshire teachers on Thursday during a talk with the CATO Institute, accusing the teachers' unions in the state of just being "out for their own interests." This new line of attack comes on the heels of a year of constant assaults on public education in New Hampshire by Sununu and the NH GOP House and Senate, including the NH GOP enacting a vo more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 11 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2022: WMUR reported that Kevin Smith is stepping down as Londonderry Town Manager to run for US Senate. The announcement comes less than a day after Chuck Morse launched his own campaign, making clear that New Hampshire Republicans are about to enter a crowded and messy primary -- which they had hoped to avoid. In response to the Smith news, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the fol more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Inflation isn't going anywhere, and everyone seems to know it except Senate Democrats. They continue to turn to what they know best - spending, spending and more spending - and refuse to address the skyrocketing prices impacting families across the country. Let's look at what the Democrats' failed economic policies have caused: * Gasoline, on average, costs 49.6% more than it did last year.  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 14 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party leaders pushed back Thursday on Gov. Pete Ricketts' State of the State address to Nebraska lawmakers. "Ricketts has failed Nebraskans across the board. From failing to fix the broken child welfare system, to reforming the unfair property tax system, to letting our prison overcrowding crisis languish, he gets failing grades. He has bucked safety measures advocated by Presiden more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2022: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement applauding the Ohio Supreme Court decision blocking the GOP-gerrymandered state legislative maps from moving forward. Following the Court's decision, Chair Walters called on the Republican-controlled commission to finally put politics aside and do the jobs Ohio voters twice overwhelmingly called on them to do  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Ohio media outlets wasted no time this week taking the Ohio Republicans to task following the Ohio Supreme Court ruling overturning blatantly gerrymandered and unconstitutional legislative maps. Ohio Capital Journal editor David DeWitt eviscerated Republican justices on the Ohio Supreme Court following their dissents on this week's ruling : "Three Ohio Supreme Court justices have also shamefu more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: In case you missed it, Mike DeWine's campaign slogan for this election year is apparently "no comment." Laura Bischoff from Gannett Ohio asked DeWine about a number of topics that are top of mind for Ohio voters, most of which DeWine refused to answer. In what's become an ongoing strategy from DeWine to hide from the truth and avoid accountability - from the HB 6 scandal to GOP-gerrymandered maps to gun safety and  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 15 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Stitt's Education Secretary, Ryan Walters' comments about school closures due to COVID are insensitive and entirely out of touch with what students, teachers, and administrations are facing with drastically increased COVID cases and reduced staff. "How can someone responsible for overseeing the quality of our education system demonstrate such a level of disconnect and lack of compassion from wh more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 15 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: After Education Secretary Ryan Walters made disparaging comments blaming schools for closing due to COVID issues, he pretends to step in as an "acting" substitute teacher for a two-hour photo op. "I'm just shaking my head," commented Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. "Walters is invited to 'sub' at a hand-picked charter school by one of his campaign donors to demonstrate t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2022: During a powerful speech in Atlanta today, President Biden and Vice President Harris forcefully advocated for protecting the right to vote, ensuring free, fair, and secure elections, and changing the Senate rules to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. In response, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Director Jason Henry issued the more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * After spending eight days in violation of FEC rules, David McCormick has officially announced his entrance into the "chaotic" GOP Senate primary, adding more turmoil to a primary that is already one of the messiest and most expensive in the country. In response, Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Jack Doyle issued the following statement: "David McCormick is already facing vic more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Bill McSwain has a long record of putting his own political aspirations first -- including using "deceitful" pre-checked boxes to scam unwitting Pennsylvanians into extra campaign contributions and spending $75,000 in taxpayer' money to "slap his name and face on billboards" -- but perhaps none more infamous than his embarrassing attempt to win Trump's endorsement by sending him a letter alleging t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Last week the Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a complaint with the FEC, calling for the FEC to investigate McCormick's failure to formally register as a candidate despite spending more than $5,000, as the FEC requires. McCormick has spent more than $2 million without formally registering. The FEC requires candidates to file within 15 days of spending more than $5,000, a deadline which passed f more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Far-right firebrand and GOP PA-Gov front-runner, Doug Mastriano has officially entered the "Super MAGA" primary -- and he's already made clear that he will drag the other candidates to the far-right as the race-to-the-bottom gets more crowded, messy, and out-of-touch. Doug Mastriano has embraced practically every far-right litmus test out there and he's all-in on the MAGA agenda, praising Texas' ab more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2022: Pennsylvania will receive an extra $1.63 billion in federal funds from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve and repair bridges across the commonwealth. This historic investment is a part of the $26.5 billion Bridge Formula Program that the president and the Department of Transportation announced today. Pennsylvania has 3,353 bridges in poor condition and is r more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Doug Mastriano's long-anticipated campaign launch was full of appearances from infamous far-right guests, including General Michael Flynn, VA. state Senator Amanda Chase, conservative commentator Wendy Bell, and Pennsylvania's own Audit The Vote leader and conspiracy theorist Toni Shuppe. Mastriano took great pains to show he is the true MAGA conservative in the race, and he didn't pull any punches more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2022: While David McCormick is waiting to register his candidacy while running an ad campaign "violating...federal election law," the rest of the Pennsylvania GOP's Senate primary field has wasted no time in hitting the Connecticut hedge fund executive for his myriad of vulnerabilities. The primary that is already defined by infighting is only getting messier. New reporting from Politic more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Pennsylvania will receive over $1.4 billion in funds to address critical water issues, thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will work to eliminate the use of lead service lines and pipes, upgrade infrastructure, tackle forever chemicals and make clean, safe, lead-free water a reality for all. This federal aid will be transformative for Pennsylvania, where the share  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The crowded race for the Republican nomination for Governor has been called the "Super MAGA" primary and the "Trump primary," and this morning, Donald Trump injected new lies into the race. In an interview with NPR, Trump reiterated his false claims that the 2020 presidential election was a "rigged election," even saying "there were far more votes than voters" in Philadelphia -- a claim that has be more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from the Washington Examiner features a new attack ad from the super PAC supporting Mehmet Oz aimed at Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick. The ads, which begin airing on television Thursday, "will paint McCormick as a ruthless businessman who sold out Pennsylvania to China." "Meet David McCormick. He's a friend of China with a long record of selling us out. On Wall Stre more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2022: College football fans weren't the only ones cheering on their teams Monday night -- here in the Keystone state, Donald Trump's inner circle has lined up with several far-right candidates in the GOP PA-Gov primary. While Trump hasn't yet endorsed in the messy GOP race, his former team is already taking the field. It's not only difficult to keep track of the many far-right candidate more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: It's been another busy week for the "Super MAGA" primary candidates as they've ramped up their attacks on each other to prove their MAGA bonafides and doubled down on the Big Lie to earn Trump's support. While Dave White endorsed Trump's calls for a sham "audit" of the 2020 presidential election, Lou Barletta and Charlie Gerow stole his thunder, sparking outrage as their signing of fraudulent elect more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick has officially announced his entrance into the "chaotic" GOP Senate primary, adding more turmoil to a primary that is already one of the messiest and most expensive in the country. McCormick spent his first day as an official candidate facing attacks around his ties to China and record of cutting Pennsylvania jobs. See for yourself: * Washington Ex more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Now that the Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick has officially announced his entrance into the "chaotic" GOP Senate primary, the rest of the GOP field has wasted no time in launching their attacks. In addition to a Mehmet Oz-supporting super PAC already running ads hitting McCormick on his ties to China and history of cutting PA jobs, McCormick has struggled to answer questions about  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2022: * * * During a powerful speech in Atlanta today, President Biden and Vice President Harris forcefully advocated for protecting the right to vote, ensuring free, fair, and secure elections, and changing the Senate rules to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. In response, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement:  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2022: Hundreds of thousands of Texans, aged 65 and older will begin receiving vote-by-mail applications courtesy of the Texas Democratic Party. Along with the applications, Texas Democrats have relaunched their live Voter Assistance Hotline to answer any questions voters may have. With so much at stake this election cycle, Texas Democrats are doing all they can to ensure everyone eligible to vote has the more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 13 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: Yesterday Donald Trump's former U.S. attorney, Republican Christina Nolan, announced that she is considering a 2022 U.S. Senate run. She has filed candidacy paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission. Nolan was named Vermont's top prosecutor by President Trump in 2017, and would be the first Republican to declare candidacy in a race for the seat being vacated by Democratic Sena more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 12 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2022: Yesterday, President Biden and Vice President Harris reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the sacred right to vote. Democrats from across Wisconsin have voiced their support for the president's leadership on this critical issue and joined the rallying call for the Senate to pass the For the People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act: Governor Tony Evers: "The right of eve more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 12 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Wisconsin is receiving much-needed funds to rid the state of its lead pipes. In 2022 alone, the infrastructure law will bring $142 million to Wisconsin for water infrastructure-related projects including cleaning up private and public wells and removing lead pipes in schools and homes. This funding is just the first installment of an eventual $841 m more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 15 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2022: This morning, the Biden-Harris administration announced their Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), which is funded by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program - which is administered by the Federal Highway Association - is the largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the inte more PR