HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 18 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: The Giffords Law Center's annual Gun Law Scorecard, released today, gives Connecticut an A- for its common-sense gun violence prevention laws, some of the smartest in the nation, many of which were passed in the wake of tragedy at Sandy Hook. While Connecticut made Gabby Giffords' Honor Roll, Bob Stefanowski has also has gotten an "A"...from the NRA. Why? Because Stefanoswki s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Feb. 18, 2022: Yesterday, at the New York State Democratic Convention, Gov. Kathy Hochul once again demonstrated her broad support and momentum as she unified her party around a message of strength and optimism. "I believe to my core that this party can and should be a powerhouse -- not to serve one individual, not to serve the governor -- but to serve all," Gov. Hochul said. "So as governor, and leader of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, was joined by business-owning State Senator Emanuel Jones and Atlanta-based attorney Matthew Weiss in calling out Trump-tapped Senate candidate Herschel Walker's growing pattern of shady business practices, as "questions about [his] background are piling up." A new report from the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer revea more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: Over the past several days, Georgia Republicans in the state legislature shamelessly continued their local "power grab" across the state by pushing new county district maps in Gwinnett, Cobb, Augusta-Richmond, and Athens-Clarke despite opposition from local leaders in a move that nonpartisan experts are calling "redistricting at its very worst." In Gwinnett, Cobb, and Augusta-Richmo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 16 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2022: Georgia Jewish leaders, State Representative Mike Wilensky and Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser, held a press conference to condemn comments made by former Senator David Perdue that surfaced in a video on Friday. The Jerusalem Post reported that in the newly-revealed video, Perdue compared Twitter's banning of Donald Trump from their platform to Nazi Germany. Previously, in his 2020 campaign,  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: Yesterday, new reporting from CNN revealed a negative comment Brian Kemp made about Donald Trump when asked about the former president's influence in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary. Kemp dismissed Trump's involvement as "noise" from "people in other states" in a radio interview with AccessWDUN. Question: "Obviously, you are a supporter of President Trump, he has turned a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 15 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: Herschel Walker's business practices are facing increasing scrutiny, and "questions about [his] background are piling up." A new report from the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer revealed that the Trump-tapped candidate has "failed to repay $625,000 in loans," a recent investigation by 11Alive found that one of Walker's business interests took nearly $10 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans while layi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2022: DNC Jaime Harrison hosted a press call slamming Senate Banking Committee Republicans led by Pat Toomey for refusing to fulfill their constitutional duty to vote on critical nominees for the Federal Reserve. The same Republicans who have breathlessly attacked the administration on inflation refused to show up and do the work that would help us take critical action to lower prices for work more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2022: Yesterday, Senate Banking Committee Republicans led by Pat Toomey refused to fulfill their constitutional responsibility to vote on the appointments of Federal Reserve nominees. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and Democrats across the country are calling Senate Republicans out for trying to kneecap President Biden and Democrats' plan to fight inflation and lower costs for the American people.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2022: POLITICO PROFILES DSCC CHAIR GARY PETERS - "RESUME OF RACKING UP WINS." In case you missed it, POLITICO profiled Chair Gary Peters - laying out how his record of winning tough races will help Democrats protect and expand our Senate majority in November. Key excerpts: - Peters' own resume of racking up wins in Michigan is giving Democrats hope. - He swept into office in 2008  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2022: Four years after Marco Rubio promised Florida families that he would take concrete action to help reduce gun violence in the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, he has largely failed to act. In the latest sign of his political cowardice, Rubio didn't show up to the event in Parkland his office hosted this week to hear from constituents. Former Congress more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: On February 12th, 2018, then-President Donald Trump officially unveiled his failed infrastructure plan. After numerous false starts and "Infrastructure Week" messaging mishaps, the Trump Administration finally announced a $200 billion infrastructure proposal to rebuild our country. For close watchers of President Trump, there was little surprise that this proposal never got off the ground, with the former P more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2022: While the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was meeting today to discuss how the U.S. can ally with the Colombian government against FARC rebels and hearing testimony from a State Department official in charge of combating drug trafficking, Marco Rubio was nowhere to be found. He failed to show up to the hearing, in addition to skipping today's meeting of the Commission On Security And Co more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement from Chairman Mike Schmuhl celebrating The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's announcement to clean up Grand Calumet River in Northwest Indiana. According to a release by the Environmental Protection Agency, the river is an "area of co more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today celebrated the brighter future the American Rescue Plan is STILL creating for the Hoosier State. This time, Kokomo School Corporation announced it received a $1.2 million investment for the district's Pre-K services. The funding will be used for new education materials, s more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today pointed out a new theme developing this week at the statehouse: the Indiana GOP's culture wars have *finally* crossed the line. State Senate Republicans drastically watered down the GOP's 2022 national agenda that includes politicizing public education (House Bill 1134),  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on the Indiana Republican Party to announce their plans to address global inflation in the Hoosier State. President Joe Biden and Indiana Democrats have focused on delivering the kitchen-table issues that matter most to voters - including the fight against global i more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 16 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2022: Republican Senator Jerry Moran refused to show up to fulfill his constitutional duty of representing Kansans to vote on critical nominees for the Federal Reserve. The same Republicans who routinely complain about higher costs without having a plan to lower them are now pulling political stunts to block highly qualified nominees to the Federal Reserve Board where they can immediately get to more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 15 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Laura Kelly re-upped her call to axe the state's 6.5 percent tax on food to deliver financial relief for Kansas families, protect Kansas small businesses, and boost the state's economy. If passed, this bill would save Kansas families an average of $500 every year - money that could be better spent on childcare, catching dinner and a movie, or saved for a rainy day. Governor Kelly also called on th more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 17 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2022: * * * In response to Paul LePage submitting signatures to get on the ballot as a candidate for Governor, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement. "Over the last three years, the state of Maine has made tremendous progress. We've expanded health care to nearly 90,000 of our people. We've made critical investments in our future, from fully funding the state's more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 19 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: In last week's State of the State address, Governor Janet Mills highlighted how policies from the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, including investments in affordable housing, childcare access, and broadband expansion, which were made possible by funding from the American Rescue Plan, will help improve Maine's economic recovery and the lives of Maine people. In response, Paul LePage attacked these investments, more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: In last Thursday's State of the State address, Governor Janet Mills made headlines when she announced her plan to provide two years of free community college tuition to students from high school classes which have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal joined a planned expansion of the state's student debt relief program and new investments she's already announced in career and technical educ more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 18 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2022: Yesterday at a campaign rally, Paul LePage attempted to explain his platform and answer very simple questions from the press about his "plans" for Maine. It did not go well. Take a look below to see some real answers about why LePage's comeback attempt would hurt Maine's economy and families: On how his plan to cut Maine's income tax is dangerous for Maine: * WMTW: "LePage said he wants t more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 19 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: In last week's State of the State address, Governor Janet Mills proposed $27 million in funding to continue to provide free breakfasts and lunches for every student in Maine public schools. Mills' plan to fund the program comes after legislation--originally put forward by Senate President Troy Jackson--passed last year to make Maine the first state in the nation to guarantee universal school meals for publi more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 15 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the Manchester Ink Link reported on the New Hampshire Democratic Party's new "MitchStakes" project that will highlight how all three Republican US Senate candidates are competing for Mitch McConnell's support -- by selling out New Hampshire to McConnell and his corporate special interest backers. Manchester Ink Link: NHDP Launches "MitchStakes" Initiative: https://nhd more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, the Michigan Democratic Party hosted a virtual press conference with the Livingston County Democratic Party Chair Judy Daubenmier and Allegan County Broadband Action Group Chairperson Austin Marsman to celebrate President Biden and Michigan Democrats' historic investment toward expanding access to high-speed internet. Community leaders applauded the $100 billion investment from Presiden more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: For now, there are still only (lol) 13 gubernatorial candidates in the running. Here's what they got up to this week. Was it Fun? Putting Rabid Ideology Before Michigan Working Families and the Auto Industry? This is a family roundup so we won't use the actual word, but Newton's Fourth Law of Motion dictates that when one messes (use your imagination) around, the timing may vary, but one eventually  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A week ago, Governor Whitmer released her full $74.1 billion budget proposal for Michigan's 2023 fiscal year - a strong display of the leadership our working families need to keep Michigan moving forward. The comprehensive set of recommendations prioritizes several issues of importance for Michiganders, including expanding our economy, attracting good-paying jobs to the state, making public education more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2022: Over the course of last week, Ambassador Bridge, a "major international gateway" connecting Detroit and Windsor, was shut down due to a blockade that impacted $356 million of goods daily. Republican gubernatorial candidates didn't hesitate to stand against Michigan's workers and economy even as the auto industry suffered "$299.9 million in direct losses," according to a study. Those  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: James Craig's extreme anti-choice stance is just one part of his dangerous, wrong-for-Michigan agenda. This week he stated again that he would ban abortion without exceptions for victims of rape or incest. After previously dodging questions about his stance on reproductive healthcare, Craig was asked by MIRS this week to specifically address where he stands on permitting abortions for rape or incest  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's no coincidence that Governor Whitmer was singled out by Bloomberg this week for "presid[ing] over an economy that improved the most in its history since the pandemic began two years ago." Building on the fact that Michigan's economy continues to outperform the nation and remain first in "equally weighted measures of employment, personal income, home prices, mortgage delinquency" and others, yeste more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A major signal of his commitment to spend as many millions as it takes to buy his standing in the crowded and messy Republican primary for governor, newest candidate and self-funding millionaire Perry Johnson put $1.5 million behind a blitz to boost his name recognition, including a TV ad that aired during last night's Super Bowl. This buy brings the total amount of money spent on negative attack ads more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Back in September, James Craig attempted to make a big deal out of "joining" a Republican gubernatorial primary despite being the open favorite of MIGOP insiders since May. The hard reboot still remains the "messiest gubernatorial campaign announcement event" in Michigan election history. In the lead-up to the reboot, Craig's campaign was defined by a refusal to answer basic questions, no spelled-out more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: James Craig refuses to disavow corrupt campaign advisor Lee Chatfield, even as the fallout continues for the former Michigan State House Speaker who remains 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  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2022: The Michigan Democratic Party is releasing a new video highlighting the fact that Republican gubernatorial candidates stood against Michigan businesses and workers when Ambassador Bridge, a "major international gateway" connecting Detroit and Windsor, was shut down due to an illegal blockade that impacted $356 million of goods daily. As the video documents, this massive economic chok more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The MT GOP has spent the last year publicly bashing the Montana Constitution, threatening to throw it out, and advancing legislation that clearly contradicts the rights it protects. Here are some low points: * In a taped radio interview this summer, Rep. Derek Skees said, "You've heard me say repeatedly: I think the Montana Constitution is horrible. It needs to be thrown out and redone." * In November more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2022: Montana Senator Steve Daines refused to show up to a critical vote to advance Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's confirmation to another term leading the U.S. Central Bank, as well as four other Federal Reserve nominees, in a coordinated effort among the Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee to block Montana's economic recovery. The absence of Senator Daines and the other Rep more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 18, 2022: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson released the following statement on the legislature's passage of remedial maps. "This week Legislative Democrats continued their fight for constitutionally fair maps, a goal they have been focused on since redistricting began last year. When the state Supreme Court ruled the Republican drawn maps unconstitutional more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from the News & Observer highlights the divide among candidates in the North Carolina GOP Senate primary on the RNC's characterization of the insurrection as "legitimate political discourse," and their decision to censure Reps. Cheney and Kinzinger for participating in the Jan. 6 investigative committee. As Trump and McConnell's feuding intensifies over the Republican Party's future, more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Earlier this month, the U.S. House passed the COMPETES Act, legislation that will enhance American competitiveness, lower costs for families, and hold China accountable. In response, President of the North Carolina AFL-CIO Marybe McMillan penned an op-ed highlighting how the legislation will empower workers that she works with every day and underscoring exactly what Congressman Budd voted against. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: After repeating the same tired talking points and railing against inflation, Representatives Greg Murphy (NC-03) and David Rouzer (NC-07) have done nothing to improve supply chain issues. In fact, when given the opportunity to vote for the $14 billion included in President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen North Carolina's ports and waterway supply chains - like the Port of More more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: After the maps initially drawn by Legislative Republicans were deemed unconstitutional, legislators now have another chance to redraw congressional and state legislative districts. Now, with the deadline just two days away, North Carolinians wait to see if the newly drawn maps introduced by the legislature will be constitutional or simply another unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. Despite Rep more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 15 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2022: The New Hampshire Democratic Party is launching "MitchStakes," a new project highlighting how all three Republican US Senate candidates are competing for Mitch McConnell's support -- by selling out New Hampshire to McConnell and his corporate special interest backers. In this messy and chaotic primary, Chuck Morse, Don Bolduc, and Kevin Smith are all going out of their way  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 18 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2022: * * * In response to Republican State Senators voting to approve the gerrymandered Senate district maps on a 10-14 party line vote, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley has released the following statement. "The gerrymandered State Senate map that the Republican members of our Senate voted to pass today flies in the face of everything Granite Staters wanted out of the redistricting process more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 18 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2022: * * * In response to Governor Sununu's State of the State Address today, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley has released the following statement. "Despite the number of lies told by Chris Sununu this morning, he and his Republican majorities know that the state of our state is in jeopardy thanks to their failed leadership. What is true is that Sununu and New Hampshire Republicans have fo more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 15 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2022: In a desperate attempt to get campaign cash from Big Oil, all three Republican Senate candidates last week came out in staunch opposition to lowering the cost of gas for Granite Staters by eliminating the federal gas tax for the rest of the year. That wasn't the only head-scratcher from the GOP candidates. Kevin Smith on Twitter last week repeated Russian propaganda and was more PR

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Feb. 19 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Pillow Guy" Mike Lindell spoke before dozens of NH GOP lawmakers this week, pushing Trump's Big Lie and presenting a spew of incoherent disinformation on New Hampshire state election systems. The Pillow Guy's presentation also involved calling for New Hampshire state lawmakers to work to overturn the 2020 election results. "You have the power to decertify your election, did you know th more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 19 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: When it comes to lowering gas prices, the Republican Senate candidates have all decided to side with Mitch McConnell -- and against a gas tax holiday that will bring relief for New Hampshire families. Politico reported today that McConnell opposes Senator Hassan's efforts to lower gas prices for Granite Staters by suspending the gas tax for the rest of the year, and will keep fighting to pu more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 18 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: The extreme, anti-LGBTQ records of NH GOP Senate candidates Chuck Morse and Kevin Smith are in the spotlight again this week after New Hampshire Republicans introduced a new bill that would repeal the state's ban on conversion therapy, which Governor Sununu signed into law in 2018. Both Morse and Smith have supported conversion therapy for years -- which is a "discredited practice focused o more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 18 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2022: Today's new update to the website StopNMRepublicans.com explains how Republicans have consistently tried to undermine funding and support for New Mexico schools--at every level of education. From ignoring the importance of early childhood education to overlooking the need for accessible and affordable higher education, New Mexico Republicans demonstrate again and again that they  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Democrats are in trouble, but that's no surprise. What is a pleasant surprise is that Democrats throughout the country and former Democrat leaders are admitting that "the brand is so toxic." Yikes. Turns out, being the party of woke, urban liberals doesn't play well in many places. But what are Senate Democrats, who have the majority in Washington, doing to fix their party's problems? Continu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer showed his hand: The gas tax holiday floated by vulnerable Senate Democrats like Mark Kelly and Maggie Hassan isn't about helping the American people, it's about helping these Senators "in tough races" get reelected. Today, the Washington Examiner Editorial Board ripped the plan in no unclear terms: "The Democratic Party's political warriors ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Catherine Cortez Masto still doesn't seem to understand the problem she created. Following last week's report that the cost of everyday goods spiked to a 40-year high and real wages are shrinking, Cortez Masto doubled down on her support for a reckless spending spree that would only push inflation rates even higher. While Democrat leaders like Joe Biden, his Nevada crony Catherine Cortez Mast more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 19 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb on Friday condemned GOP Sen. Mike Groene and the Nebraska Republican Party for the ongoing culture of corruption and inappropriate behavior inside their party. Groene, who is seeking a seat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, is accused of sharing inappropriate photos of a female staffer with others from his state laptop. "This is despicable and more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Judith Whitmer in response to a dangerous and anti-democratic resolution under consideration by the Board of Washoe County Commissioners: * * * "It is with absolute outrage that we have discovered a shocking effort to assault the electoral process of Washoe County. This coming Tuesday, on February 22nd, the Board of Washoe County Commissioners will consider the passage of Election Resolution R22- more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2022: * * * Ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Ohio, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement. "President Biden's first year was the greatest year of job creation in US history, ever. We are excited to welcome President Biden to Ohio. With the help of Ohio's Democratic delegation in Congress -- President Biden is bringing billions of dollars to Ohio to inv more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2022: The Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) held a virtual meeting of its Executive Committee. Per ODP bylaws, the Committee is required to consider endorsements of statewide candidates before the primary election. The Executive Committee voted tonight to endorse Rep. Tim Ryan for Senate, Justice Jennifer Brunner for Chief Justice and Judges Marilyn Zayas and Terri Jamison for Supreme Court. "Ohio Democrats ar more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: This week, Dave Yost set a new low for himself after equating overdose deaths to critical pandemic relief. Yost's claims are not only factually inaccurate - as proven by his own research - they're a pathetic effort to distract from Yost's inability to do his own job and meaningfully address the addiction epidemic that continues to grip our state. Since Yost took office in 2019, drug overdose deaths have been on the more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2022: Jane Timken likes to have it both ways on many issues - her support for establishment politicians like Mike DeWine and John Kasich, defense of those who supported the impeachment of Donald Trump - and today's endorsement from Senator Rob Portman is no exception. Senator Portman declined to run in 2022 right around the time his approval rating dropped among members of his own party after he said the more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Liz Walters on Feb. 17, 2022: * * * The Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) issued the following statement as Republicans adjourned the redistricting committee today without passing a map that reflects the political realities of our state. This latest failure will create chaos for Ohio voters and force Ohioans to pay the price - literally - for the political dysfunction perpetrated by the Ohio GOP. "Republica more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 17 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2022: The House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday presented their legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session. The Democratic Caucus highlighted policy initiatives in five primary areas: transparency and accountability, health care, criminal justice, education, and the state economy. House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, spoke to the intent of Democratic policies an more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 15 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Oklahoma's Republican lawmakers do not value public education and continue their anti-education movement hiding behind "school choice" as if parents do not have a choice for their children's education. Republicans claim to care about students, teachers, and our education system, but their actions and years of inaction show otherwise. Our public education budget, or lack thereof, reflects how the more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 19 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: After an unprecedented virtual process involving months of work by volunteers and staff, the Democratic Party of Oregon has released its 2021 Party Platform along with its top 20 Legislative Action Items. "The Democratic Party of Oregon's 2021 Platform establishes an urgent vision for our state in the face of mounting challenges to our communities and planet. This document is the foundation of who we are a more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Doug Mastriano's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection has earned him a national reputation -- and now, it's earned him a Congressional subpoena. But Mastriano isn't the only Trump ally and GOP PA gubernatorial hopeful who was involved in Trump's attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. As Trump's U.S. Attorney, Bill McSwain had a "job and duty" to investigate cases of voter f more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2022: Senator Pat Toomey is again putting corporate interests ahead of Pennsylvanians, as he refuses to do his job, skips hearings and tries to block efforts to curb inflation by boycotting President Biden's nominees to the Federal Reserve. Today, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison called out Toomey, saying that he is "actively trying to kneecap our economic recovery as we emerge from this global more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The Keystone State is set to receive $171,514,120 in electric vehicle infrastructure funding thanks to a new program funded by President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will build out an electric vehicle charging network nationwide to increase accessibility for all Americans. Pennsylvania is slated to receive the fifth most money of an more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2022: President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is investing $1 billion to accelerate Great Lakes cleanup efforts, including in Lake Erie. This initiative, announced yesterday, will address "areas of concern" where pollution and environmental risk are high, and will direct resources to restore shorelines, remove pollution, modernize locks and more. This investment is on top of  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2022: This season's hottest TV show -- the Pennsylvania Apprentice -- announces new special programming, a challenge to see which contestant will be fact-checked the most over the course of the "Trump primary." First up, we take a look at Trump's former U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain, his infamous claims of voter fraud, and his refusal to admit Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: It's safe to say it's been a pretty bad week for the "Trump Primary" candidates, and Pennsylvanians are reading about their controversies all across the Commonwealth. Thanks to Republicans' disarray, the GOP PA-Gov race is getting a reputation for the "hot mess" that it is -- and it's "starting to bubble." Jake Corman's campaign is facing a mass exodus of staffers and a desperate strategic shakeup more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: This was definitely a week to forget for Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick, who continued to come under attack for his record on China and trade. See below for a review of McCormick's terrible week. * Philadelphia Inquirer, David McCormick's Longtime Praise For China And Trade Could Bite His PA. Senate Run: "As he courts Donald Trump's endorsement, McCormick's past statements and hi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2022: Senator Pat Toomey refused to show up to fulfill his constitutional duty of representing his constituents to vote on critical nominees for the Federal Reserve. The same Republicans who routinely complain about higher costs without having a plan to lower them are now pulling political stunts to block highly qualified nominees to the Federal Reserve Board where they can immediately g more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa on Feb. 17, 2022: * * * Dan Patrick utilizes an underhanded voter tactic to delay thousands of mail in ballots from being counted, potentially disenfranchising Texans from selecting who they want to lead their state. Republicans have made it clear that their position is not to win over voters on policy but by limiting access to the ballot box. Today, Texas Democratic Party Chairma more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2022: * * * Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the endorsement of Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Mayor of Milwaukee. "The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is proud to endorse Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Mayor of Milwaukee. Cavalier represents a new generation of leadership, and brings the vision and solutions necessary to build a more prosperous, more  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 14 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2022: Far-right conspiracy theorist and Trump wannabe Tim Ramthun announced his campaign for governor of Wisconsin, inserting more chaos into the already off-the-rails Republican gubernatorial primary and dealing another major blow to Rebecca Kleefisch's path to the nomination. Tim Ramthun has been one of the most outspoken Wisconsin Republicans trying to overturn Wisconsin's 2020 presidential e more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2022: This morning, President Biden and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan announced that the Biden-Harris administration will allocate $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund projects that clean up and restore the Great Lakes' most environmentally degraded sites. These projects will address "Areas of Concern" around the Great Lakes and deliver sig more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 18 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2022: This morning, the Biden-Harris administration announced that $1 billion from President Biden's infrastructure plan will clean up projects across the Great Lakes and fund critical restoration efforts right here in Wisconsin. Across the state, Wisconsin Democrats are applauding President Biden and Democrats in Congress for securing this funding - a historic investment that every Wisconsin Rep more PR