CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement: In 2016, a majority of Nevadans voted in favor of a ballot initiative to implement background checks on private gun sales, but then-Attorney General Adam Laxalt refused to do his job and enforce this requirement. After years of Republican inaction on common sense gun safety measures, today Democrats successfully passed legislation enacting background checks and Governor Sisolak signed the bill into law. Nevada State Democratic Party Chair William McCur more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 12 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo responds to SPB 7030, which would arm teachers (https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20190212/proposal-to-arm-florida-teachers-up-for-vote-today/1), passing its first committee vote: "Last year, Floridians made it clear that they overwhelming oppose the arming of teachers. "It is beyond comprehension that one year later Republicans are forcing us to have this same discussion over again. "This bill is dangerous and a threat to more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo on the anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida: "Today we take time to remember the 17 victims who were cruelly gunned down at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine's Day last year. "We remember how through their grief Parkland students led historic statewide, and nationwide calls for action, and forced Republicans to make changes to our gun laws in Tallahassee for the fi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: Today, FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement on Jose Oliva's refusal to seat Rep-elect Dan Daley before legislative session: "Jose Oliva's effort to deny the people of HD 97 a voice in Tallahassee is an insult. "Oliva is leaving the people of Parkland without representation during a legislative session where Republicans intend to force through an NRA backed bill that would arm our teachers. "This is a shameful effort to try and more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 14 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair John Gibson on his decision not to seek re-election: "I was proud to be elected Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party at Washington Days in 2017. I was even more honored to lead Kansas Democrats during one of the most critical elections of my lifetime. I wouldn't trade these past two years for all of the world, but I also know that now is the time for me to step back from the job of Chair. I will not seek re-election at Washington Days this year. "As more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Prior to his inaugural term in the Senate, Ananich represented portions of Flint and Genesee County for one full term and one partial term in the Michigan House of Representatives. He also served four years on the Flint City Council, including one year as its president. During his tenure in the legislature, Ananich has been at the forefront of addressing the Flint Water Crisis. He continues to push for answers and champion long-term solutions to the more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 11 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Marg Elliston in response to President Trump's visit to El Paso, Texas: "Like the forcible family separation policy and his extreme restrictions on immigration and asylum, Donald Trump's visit is just one part of his plan to intentionally destabilize the Borderlands and sow chaos, something he thinks he can exploit for his reelection. "But if Trump thinks he is going to tear apart our communities, he is as wrong as his immigration policy i more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement by Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, in response to the Oklahoma Educator Supply and Demand report released by the State Department of Education, which showed that 30,000 teacher or 10 percent of the teaching workforce has left the profession in the last six years: "As alarming as this number is, we knew teachers were leaving the state in droves. "We completely agree with Superintendent Joy Hofmeister that this problem stems from steep budge more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Sincere Harris on President Trump's national emergency declaration: "This so-called emergency declaration is just another example of the President's misplaced priorities and selfish values. Millions of Americans are dying from the opioid epidemic. Schools, churches, clubs, and concerts have been made unsafe because of the scourge of gun violence. Flint, Michigan still does not have clean water. "California is flooding a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: The Republican Party of Virginia officially demands Virginia Democrats donate all money received from racist Ralph Northam towards an effort to build the United States National Slavery Museum or another charity of former Governor Douglas Wilder's choosing. Over the past decade, Northam and his affiliated PACs (The Way Ahead & Stronger Together PAC) have donated to the following: * $2,227,518 to the Democratic Party of Virginia * $100,000 to the House Demo more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: Today, State Senator Janet Cruz released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis's plan to use FEFP general revenue funding to create a new voucher program: "Ron DeSantis's education proposal is nothing more than an unconstitutional attempt to destroy our public school system and force Florida taxpayers to pay for a voucher program. "Let's be clear: this plan would illegally funnel FEFP money to private, unaccountable, for-profit entities  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa and Vice Chair Carla Brailey on the death of Harris County Judge Cassandra Hollemon: "We are heartbroken to hear of Harris County Judge Cassandra Hollemon's passing. "Judge Hollemon was a fearless champion for equality and justice for all. She was a voice for vulnerable Texans as a lawyer and judge. "Her historic candidacy brought a new day for justice in Harris County. "We are deeply saddened to have lost her voice in the courtro more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on President Trump's visit to El Paso: "We all know this president is a liar. "We will not allow this president to tarnish the reputation of our great state. It's clear that this president doesn't know a damn thing about Texans, our land, and our great state. We're done with Trump lying about Texas and our border. "Whether you're a fifth-generation Tejana or a Canadian newcomer, your German great-grandparents settled in the Hill Countr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * - Davis and Kilmer Work to Promote Civility & Bridge the Partisan Divide * * * Republican Representative Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Democratic Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-6) appeared yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, delivering remarks about the need for bipartisanship in Congress and the effort to modernize the operations of the Legislative Branch. Since first coming to Congres more PR