PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2022: * * * After Senator Sinema released a statement that she changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Independent, the Arizona Democratic Party released the following statement from Chair Raquel Teran. "Arizona Democrats pride ourselves in being a voice for all Arizonans. This election cycle, our Democratic candidates delivered wins up and down the ticket with a broad coalition of vote more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2022: Attorney General Josh Stein announced that he has reached more than $50 billion in total national recoveries from the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the opioid crisis, including more than $1 billion for North Carolina. Statistics show that nearly 8 North Carolinians die every day from opioid overdose. "North Carolinians deserve to live a healthy and fulfilling life, but more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2022: * * * In celebration of President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement. "Georgia Democrats celebrate today's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act and the landmark victory for equality it represents. "Thanks to the support of President Biden and every Georgia De more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 14 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2022: President Joe Biden signed the landmark Respect for Marriage Act into law, enshrining marriage equality protections for Americans. It builds on generations of civil rights advocacy to bring stability and security to millions of LGBTQ+ and interracial couples who will be guaranteed the rights and protections to which they and their children are entitled. Every New Mexico Democrat more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNStalk) -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2022, by Chairman Mike Schmuhl: * * * 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 in response to Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch's gubernatorial campaign announcement. "Suzanne Crouch spent eight years promising to take Indiana to the 'Next Level', but  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- 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, highlighted a key point from U.S. Senator Mike Braun's gubernatorial campaign announcement: admitting the Indiana Republican Party has failed families across the state. During his remarks, Braun admitted Hoosiers are burdened by high healthcare costs, poor workforce development, a struggling ed more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2022: In spite of the opposition from both Montana's Republicans in Congress, the Respect for Marriage Act will be signed into law by President Joe Biden later this afternoon, enshrining marriage equality protections for Americans with the landmark equality bill. Representative Matt Rosendale and Senator Steve Daines were among the 169 GOP representatives and 36 GOP senators who voted against more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Governor Gianforte signed off on a $308 million list of grants for high speed internet expansion across Montana. The money, which originated from President Biden's American Rescue Plan Act, was available to telecom companies who bid for grants to expand their coverage in underserved parts of the state. However, instead of using it to support local Montana businesses, the Governor's administ more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 14 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb hailed the Respect for Marriage Act signed into law Tuesday by President Joe Biden. "This was a historic, bipartisan effort that reaffirms that Americans should have the right to marry the person they love," Kleeb said. "Unfortunately, Republican Sens. Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse and Reps. Mike Flood and Adrian Smith could not get behind that effort. They shou more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 15 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week Republican House Speaker Sherman Packard released his list of House Chair and Vice Chair assignments, which include some of the most far-right, low-quality conservative activists ever assembled in the New Hampshire state legislature. The following list includes a few of the most eye-popping appointments among this year's State House committees: Finance Chair Ken Weyler -- Rep. We more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 14 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following on Dec. 13, 2022: * * * In response to President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law today, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley has released the following statement. "I am beyond thankful for the work of our federal delegation for getting this bill over the finish line -- Congressman Chris Pappas, the first openly gay federal representative of New Hampshire, for introducing the bill, and Senator Jean more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2022: Governor Youngkin issued a writ of election to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin. "The Democrats of the Fourth Congressional District are committed to running a fair and open nomination process following Governor Youngkin's issuance of the writ of election," said Alexsis Rodgers, Chairwoman of the Fourth Congressional District Democratic Committee.  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2022: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Executive Director Jamie Lockhart, and Roe Your Vote, Virginia announced their endorsement of Virginia Beach City Council Member Aaron Rouse in the special election for SD-07. Aaron Rouse has always been a staunch defender of reproductive rights and will continue to fiercely protect access to abortion care in the Senate. His opponent, Kevin  more PR