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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for 2025-02-16 ( 14 items ) |
A Message From the Chair: Idaho Democrats Fight for Families. Republicans Fight for Control (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 15 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry:
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A Message from the Chair: Idaho Democrats Fight for Families. Republicans Fight for Control
Idaho Democrats are clear underdogs in the Legislature, but that doesn't stop them from bringing forward real solutions. They are working to strengthen public schools through investments in facilities, mental health resources, and career and technical education. They've introduced legislation to ex more PR
As Husted Approaches One Month in Senate, Ohioans Aren't Feeling the Love (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As Husted Approaches One Month in Senate, Ohioans Aren't Feeling the Love
Columbus, Ohio- Senator Jon Husted is rapidly approaching the end of his first month in the United States Senate. While he might be working out great for elite special interests and billionaires, Ohio's working families aren't feeling the love from their Senator. Here's a recap of what he's been up to in his first month on the job.
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DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker Announces Her Decision to Step Down (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025:
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DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker Announces Her Decision to Step Down
Today, the Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker announced she will be stepping down from her position pending the election of a new Chair. She has served as chairwoman since March 2015. She released the following statement:
"This month marks my tenth anniversary as Chairwoman of the Democratic more PR
Four Questions Senator Husted Must Answer (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Four Questions Senator Husted Must Answer
Columbus, Ohio- Before he was a U.S. Senator, Jon Husted was better known to statehouse lobbyists as FirstEnergy's "Golden Boy." Despite countless attempts to deny his involvement, it's clear that Husted is deeply implicated in a major statehouse bribery scandal that Ohioans are still paying for. Before he asks for their vote again, Ohioans deserve answers to their q more PR
Husted, Moreno Confirm Anti-Vaccine, 9/11 Conspiracy Theorist HHS Secretary (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Husted, Moreno Confirm Anti-Vaccine, 9/11 Conspiracy Theorist HHS Secretary
Columbus, OH -- Today, Ohio Senators Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno voted to confirm prominent anti-vaxxer and 9/11 conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This latest in a line of disappointing confirmation votes only continues revealing to Ohioans their senators aren't working for more PR
ICYMI: Ohioans Overwhelmingly Legalize Marijuana, Republicans Want to Restrict Access (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ohioans Overwhelmingly Legalize Marijuana, Republicans Want to Restrict Access
Columbus, Ohio- In November 2023, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed a citizen-led initiative to legalize marijuana in Ohio. Since then, Republicans have been hell bent on ignoring the will of the voters. Last week, they dropped their latest proposal, gutting the law voters passed and instead prioritizing extreme politicians more PR
Idaho Democratic Party Chair: Slashing NIH Funding Endangers Idaho's Universities and Medical Innovation (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 13 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry:
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Idaho Democratic Party Chair: Slashing NIH Funding Endangers Idaho's Universities and Medical Innovation
In response to the Trump administration attempting to slash NIH funding for critical disease prevention and treatment research, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement:
"Idaho has a proud history of groundbreaking research, from nuclear advancemen more PR
Joe Lombardo's Inaction on Climate Change, Housing Crisis Causes Insurance Rates to Skyrocket (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Joe Lombardo's Inaction on Climate Change, Housing Crisis Causes Insurance Rates to Skyrocket
A new report found that Joe Lombardo's Division of Insurance (DOI) approved up to 25% rate increases for some insurers - which will result in more than 100,000 Nevadans seeing an increase in their homeowners or renters insurance in the first half of the year. DOI blamed rising housing costs and that "na more PR
Karrin Taylor Robson: Another Trump-Puppet that Won't Lower the Cost of Living (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Karrin Taylor Robson: Another Trump-Puppet that Won't Lower the Cost of Living
February 12, 2025
Today, Arizona Democratic Party Chairman Robert E. Branscomb, II released the following statement in reaction to Karrin Taylor Robson's intention to run for Governor of Arizona:
"Wealthy lobbyist and corporate developer Karrin Taylor Robson is more concerned about earning Trump's support than doi more PR
Legislation That Winsome Earle-Sears Voted Against Guaranteeing the Right to Birth Control Passes House of Delegates (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Legislation That Winsome Earle-Sears Voted Against Guaranteeing the Right to Birth Control Passes House of Delegates
Today, legislation guaranteeing the right to birth control that Winsome Earle-Sears "couldn't resist" voting against passed the House of Delegates. The bill now heads to the Governor's desk.
"Virginians aren't going to forget Winsome Earle-Sears' tie-breaki more PR
NBC: "Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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NBC: "Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda"
Over the weekend, a new NBC report highlighted how Democratic governors across the country are "step[ping] forward" and laying out plans to "set the party's agenda," including using their State of the State speeches to put forth "priorities like expanding affordable child care, legalizing cannabis and protecting access to abortion..." more PR
NV Dems Urge Joe Lombardo to Sign Democrat-led Legislation to Lower the Cost of Eggs (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NV Dems Urge Joe Lombardo to Sign Democrat-led Legislation to Lower the Cost of Eggs
Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Director Hilary Barrett released the following statement on legislative Democrats taking action to lower the cost of eggs:
"Under Joe Lombardo everything is more expensive and today, Democrats took serious action to give working families relief by passing legislation tha more PR
One Year Ago, Lombardo Was Caught Lying About The Threat Ghost Guns Posed to Communities (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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One Year Ago, Lombardo Was Caught Lying About The Threat Ghost Guns Posed to Communities
"[A]s a candidate for governor, he appealed to the Republican base by downplaying the threat posed by untraceable weapons"
One year ago, an unearthed video and investigation caught Joe Lombardo blatantly lying while courting the far-right gun lobby on the campaign trail in 2021, when he significantly downpl more PR
What Virginians Are Saying: When It Comes to Trump's Attacks on Jobs Backed By Winsome Earle-Sears, "The Math [...] Doesn't Add Up Happily for Virginia" (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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What Virginians Are Saying: When It Comes to Trump's Attacks on Jobs Backed By Winsome Earle-Sears, "The Math [...] Doesn't Add Up Happily for Virginia"
Following Winsome Earle-Sears defending -- and then doubling down on her support -- for Donald Trump's threats to Virginia's workforce and economy, Virginians are calling out Trump's efforts that have put nearly 145,000 Virginians at risk of more PR
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