PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: two hateful anti-LGBTQ bills were brought to the Senate Education Committee that target the rights of transgender and non-binary students. SB1001 would require written parental consent in order for a teacher to use a student's preferred pronouns. SB1040, which was scheduled to also be heard in the Senate Education Committee, but was struck from the agenda by lawmakers before they gaveled in. While this  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news statement: * * * In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement. "Today we honor and reflect upon the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a son of Georgia, and recommit ourselves to continuing his unrelenting fight for freedom and equality. From his pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atl more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 21 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Citing a three-month long backlog and 'diminished funding', the Department of Commerce is pausing their rental assistance program - that currently serves 12,000 Montanans and ensures that hardworking Montana residents can afford to stay in their homes as the state faces an increasingly severe housing crisis. As Montana renters are being left in the lurch with little warning that their rental assistance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following joint statement on Jan. 19, 2023: * * * DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, DSCC Chair Gary Peters, and Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran released the following statement on the Arizona Court of Appeals unanimously siding with the DNC, DCCC, DSCC, and Arizona Democratic Party, affirming a lower court's decision to dismiss a GOP lawsuit challenging the state's no-excuse mail-in voting law. " more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 21 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news statement on Jan. 20, 2023: * * * Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Jessica Velasquez released the following statement regarding Solomon Pena's alleged crimes. "I was shocked and appalled to hear about these politically-motivated attacks, and it is especially worrisome to know that they were instigated by a former GOP candidate for public office. Democracy thrives on healthy political discourse, but more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following joint statement on Jan. 19, 2023: * * * DSCC Chair Gary Peters, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, and Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran released the following statement on the Arizona Court of Appeals unanimously sided with the DSCC, DCCC, DNC, and Arizona Democratic Party, affirming a lower court's decision to dismiss a GOP lawsuit challenging the state's no-excuse mail-in voti more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 18 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2023, 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 Congressman Jim Bank's senate campaign announcement: "Jim Banks failed in his bid to become the Majority Whip for the U.S. House so now he sees the U.S. Senate as a new p more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party announced that U.S. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona will deliver the Keynote address for the Mansfield Metcalf Dinner on March 4th, 2023 in Helena, MT. Senator Mark Kelly is a retired U.S. Navy combat pilot, engineer, NASA astronaut, and Arizona's Democratic Senator. Mark took office in December 2020 after Arizonans elected him to fill out the remainder of the late Senator Joh more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2023: Today marks two years since President Biden was sworn into office. Since then, under his leadership, Democrats have delivered time and again for working families - a stark contrast with how Republicans led when they were in power. "What a difference two years makes. President Biden and Democrats brought us out of the pandemic, lowered costs, helped create jobs, and always put working more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montana's "Freedom Caucus," led by extremist Republicans advocating for so-called 'small government' and waging a war on individual privacy, have been the beneficiaries of at least $3,997,335 in USDA Farm Subsidies and more than $637,239 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, according to analysis of public records. Members of the 'Freedom Caucus' have railed against these programs in the past. Rep more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 20 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, yesterday WMUR's Adam Sexton talked to former Governor John Lynch to discuss the letter to President Biden that his longtime supporters, including Governor Lynch, signed urging the president to retain New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status. Transcript: Lynch: "I think time and time again New Hampshire has demonstrated that this is the way to go. So I thin more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 18 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release and letter on Jan. 17, 2023: Long-time supporters of President Biden in New Hampshire sent a letter urging him to reconsider and keep New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary and the crucial role it plays in the nominating process. For all media requests, please reach out to the NHDP at press@nhdp.org. * * * Dear President Biden, We are so glad to hear the good news about Dr. Biden's r more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters hosted a virtual press conference to detail the deep connections between Ohio Republicans and the FirstEnergy Bribery scandal ahead of Monday's trial in federal court. While disgraced former Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio Republican Party Chair Matt Borges are the ones on trial, several prominent Republicans remain closely connected to the scandal. "Over the  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 20 (TNSper) -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: Vermont Democratic Party Chair Anne Lezak is stepping down, effective late February 2023. An election date to vote for the new chair will be announced shortly. As Chair of the VDP, Anne oversaw hiring of VDP's current team, including Executive Director Jim Dandeneau. She played a large part in the 2022 election, where we saw unprecedented and historic wins across the state. Our town and cou more PR