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Mich. Democratic Party: All Gas Prices Rising, No Breaks For Working Families
LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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All Gas Prices Rising, No Breaks For Working Families
In response to gas prices in Michigan rising faster than anywhere else in the nation and reaching nearly $5 a gallon, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised to lower prices on day one. Instead, he's waged a war on the working class: the cost of groceries, gas, and healthcare have all gone up. And for what? Tax cuts for billionaires? A war the American people don't
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LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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All Gas Prices Rising, No Breaks For Working Families
In response to gas prices in Michigan rising faster than anywhere else in the nation and reaching nearly $5 a gallon, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised to lower prices on day one. Instead, he's waged a war on the working class: the cost of groceries, gas, and healthcare have all gone up. And for what? Tax cuts for billionaires? A war the American people don'twant? Amid so much political failure, it's almost shocking that Michigan Republicans haven't stood up to him. But given their voting records, it's not surprising at all. Whether it's another reckless war pushing up the price of gas, or a pro-billionaire budget kicking Americans off of healthcare, Michigan Republicans are complicit in Trump's attack on working families."
* Prices in the Metro Detroit area reached $4.99 a gallon on Wednesday morning. Michigan residents are paying an average of $4.25 per gallon.
* CBS reported that economists "expect inflation to come in hot in April and remain elevated throughout 2026."
* A resident of Michigan told Click On Detroit that "I'm about ready to buy a horse and buggy. I got kids at home. I've got to feed them, too, because even grocery prices are going up. It's not even just gas."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/all-gas-prices-rising-no-breaks-for-working-families/
DNC: Polling - Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to New Lows
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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POLLING: Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to New Lows
As Donald Trump's economy continues to tank and his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran pushes gas prices to their highest point in years, Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of Trump's performance and his handling of the issues that are most important to them. New polling released yesterday shows a dismal 34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance, the lowest rating of his second term.
The same poll also found
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WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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POLLING: Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to New Lows
As Donald Trump's economy continues to tank and his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran pushes gas prices to their highest point in years, Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of Trump's performance and his handling of the issues that are most important to them. New polling released yesterday shows a dismal 34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance, the lowest rating of his second term.
The same poll also foundthat nearly 70% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost of living, including more than 40% of Republicans. More than 60% of Americans say the economy is on the wrong track, up nearly 20 points from the beginning of Trump's term. Meanwhile, another poll found that the share of Americans who strongly approve of Trump's performance hit a record low in his second term.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's reckless economic agenda raised prices, hollowed out the job market, and forced working families, small businesses, and farmers to dip even further into their savings to make ends meet. Trump promised to 'lower costs on Day One' and campaigned as the 'pro-peace' ticket, but since taking office, Americans have gotten nothing but sky-high prices and another foreign war with no end in sight. It's no wonder Trump's approval numbers are at historic lows -- his presidency only works for himself and his wealthy donors, while everyday Americans struggle to get by."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/new-polling-trumps-approval-rating-plummets-to-new-lows/
DNC: Lindsey Graham Asks Taxpayers to Foot The Bill for Trump's Ballroom
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Lindsey Graham Asks Taxpayers to Foot The Bill for Trump's Ballroom
Donald Trump promised that construction of his ballroom would be "taxpayer-free" as he raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in private donations -- and even claimed that it has already been "fully financed" by major donors. But as Americans struggle to make ends meet in Trump's economy, Senator Lindsey Graham wants to force working families to pay for Trump's lavish $400 million White House ballroom with their
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WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Lindsey Graham Asks Taxpayers to Foot The Bill for Trump's Ballroom
Donald Trump promised that construction of his ballroom would be "taxpayer-free" as he raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in private donations -- and even claimed that it has already been "fully financed" by major donors. But as Americans struggle to make ends meet in Trump's economy, Senator Lindsey Graham wants to force working families to pay for Trump's lavish $400 million White House ballroom with theirhard-earned taxpayer dollars. The suggestion is even rankling some of Trump's GOP allies
While Republicans try to force Americans to foot the bill for Trump's ballroom, they're refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate unanimously passed a DHS funding bill 33 days ago.
On top of that, 55% of Americans say their financial situation is getting worse -- the highest level in 25 years. The average American family could spend an additional $5,000 this year because of Trump and Republicans' disastrous trade war, spiking gas prices, higher grocery costs, and health insurance premium increases.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and Republicans have jacked up prices for working families and now they want us to pay for Trump's gold-plated ballroom. Trump and Republicans can find taxpayer money for vanity projects and tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations but not health care or food assistance for working families -- that tells you everything you need to know about where their priorities lie."
Trump has even said, "It's not possible for us to take care of daycare. Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things, they can do it on a state basis." Yet, the $400 million for Trump's ballroom could fund a year of free school lunches for 470,000 kids, a year of free health care for nearly 50,000 Americans, and $10,000 raises for 40,000 teachers.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/lindsey-graham-asks-taxpayers-to-foot-the-bill-for-trumps-ballroom/
DNC Chair Slams Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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DNC Chair Slams Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act
Republican legislatures and governors now have to decide whether to undermine the power of Black, Latino, AANHPI, and Native American voters in their states
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Today, in its decision in Louisiana v. Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the core requirement of the Voting Rights Act to protect minority opportunity districts. The Court overturned decades of precedent and undercut a core victory of the Civil Rights
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WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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DNC Chair Slams Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act
Republican legislatures and governors now have to decide whether to undermine the power of Black, Latino, AANHPI, and Native American voters in their states
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Today, in its decision in Louisiana v. Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the core requirement of the Voting Rights Act to protect minority opportunity districts. The Court overturned decades of precedent and undercut a core victory of the Civil RightsMovement. With this ruling, the Court has opened the door to diluting Black, Latino, AANHPI, and Native American representation across the country, especially in the South, where Republicans have made clear they want to split the voting power of minority communities.
In September, Trump's DOJ explicitly asked the Court to allow Republican legislators to weaken, and in some cases eliminate, the voting power of communities of color. The administration's request -- and today's decision -- go hand in hand with Trump and Republicans' plot to rig congressional maps to dilute the voting power of Black and Latino voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Today's decision gives Republican legislatures and governors the power to undermine the power of Black, Latino, AANHPI, and Native American voters in their states -- and where they choose to, Democrats will push back all across the country, every step of the way.
In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Today is a dark day for America -- the Supreme Court just rolled back the clock on the Civil Rights Movement. The GOP-captured Supreme Court just effectively killed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a major step back in the fight for racial justice and fair representation. While today's decision is a gut punch, make no mistake: Democrats will fight tooth and nail to ensure the voices of all Americans will be heard in November and in every election that follows."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-chair-slams-supreme-court-decision-gutting-the-voting-rights-act/
DGA: Kent State President Speaks Out Against Ramaswamy's Toxic Plan to Shutter Ohio Colleges
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Kent State President Speaks Out Against Ramaswamy's Toxic Plan to Shutter Ohio Colleges
In an open letter posted directly to the university website, Kent State University President Todd Diacon is the latest Ohio leader to speak out against Vivek Ramaswamy's disastrous plan to shutter public colleges and universities in the state.
Ramaswamy's latest toxic proposal wouldn't just make it harder and more expensive for tens of thousands of Ohioans to earn their degree, it would also slash jobs, threaten
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WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Kent State President Speaks Out Against Ramaswamy's Toxic Plan to Shutter Ohio Colleges
In an open letter posted directly to the university website, Kent State University President Todd Diacon is the latest Ohio leader to speak out against Vivek Ramaswamy's disastrous plan to shutter public colleges and universities in the state.
Ramaswamy's latest toxic proposal wouldn't just make it harder and more expensive for tens of thousands of Ohioans to earn their degree, it would also slash jobs, threatenaccess to health care, and devastate small businesses and communities across Ohio. The plan has drawn backlash from across the state, with Republican Governor Mike DeWine saying he is "not in favor" of shutting down Ohio schools.
Read more about the response to Ramaswamy's latest extreme and costly scheme:
Signal Ohio: As Vivek Ramaswamy calls to consolidate Ohio's public universities, Kent State president invites him to campus (https://signalohio.org/vivek-ramaswamy-consolidate-universities-kent-state-president-invites-campus/)
* A week after Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy doubled down on his push to reform the state's public universities, Kent State University President Todd Diacon delivered a message: "Come visit."
* Though Diacon didn't explicitly mention Ramaswamy by name in an essay on the future of Ohio higher education published April 28, there's no mistaking who he's talking about.
* The piece's headline and its lead sentence included the phrase "centers of excellence," the same words Ramaswamy used to describe what he wants the state's 14 universities to become amid enrollment and financial challenges. His calls to consolidate sparked pushback from his Democratic rival, Dr. Amy Acton, and others across the state.
* Diacon concluded the piece by inviting "anyone raising questions about Ohio's public universities" to spend time on one of Kent State's eight campuses across Northeast Ohio - or even that of another public peer - to better understand these schools.
* If elected governor, Ramaswamy would require the Ohio Department of Higher Education to conduct a thorough review that would identify "where missions overlap, where enrollment collapse has made independence untenable, and where administrative functions can be unified without harming students," he wrote.
Cleveland.com: Kent State president pushes back on Ramaswamy's university consolidation plan (https://www.cleveland.com/education/2026/04/kent-state-president-fights-back-at-ramaswamys-university-consolidation-plan.html?e=07277de2ff8ee89bb050ac9615a5251e&lctg=69d63c339d8f8fc8210c975e&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_capitol_letter%202026-04-29&utm_term=Newsletter_capitol_letter)
* The president of Kent State University, one of four schools that GOP gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy singled out in an op-ed about potential university consolidation, published an online response Tuesday, noting state investment in higher education has plummeted over last 50 years and that KSU is making the necessary reductions.
* The piece is a rare public questioning by a public university president of a politician's policy position...
* Kent State President Todd Diacon also questioned Ramaswamy's idea to create "centers for excellence" at Ohio's universities, pointing out numerous programs Kent State already excels in.
* Ramaswamy, the Ohio GOP-endorsed candidate for governor, said during a campaign stop in Wapakoneta in Western Ohio, that he loves Ohio's schools, but "we have too many" and they need to be consolidated. After public outrage, Ramaswamy wrote the op-ed, which the Columbus Dispatch published March 27, explaining that he'd restructure schools to get rid of administrative inefficiencies. He noted KSU, Cleveland State, the University of Akron, and Central State have announced cuts or are on fiscal watch. He argued that Ohio's university system was too fragmented.
* And while today's enrollment cliff is real, the state cuts have been more severe, [Diacon] wrote.
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/kent-state-president-speaks-out-against-ramaswamys-toxic-plan-to-shutter-ohio-colleges/
DGA Video Highlights "Slugfest" Debate Between Rick Jackson and Burt Jones
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 29, 2026:
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DGA Video Highlights "Slugfest" Debate Between Rick Jackson and Burt Jones
The DGA released a new video today titled "Slugfest" highlighting this week's Republican gubernatorial primary in Georgia, where Rick Jackson and Burt Jones tore into each other with vicious personal attacks and devastating accusations of corruption.
The video zooms in on the candidates exchanging explosive accusations of abuse of taxpayer money to boost their personal fortunes, their praise for Donald Trump's
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WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 29, 2026:
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DGA Video Highlights "Slugfest" Debate Between Rick Jackson and Burt Jones
The DGA released a new video today titled "Slugfest" highlighting this week's Republican gubernatorial primary in Georgia, where Rick Jackson and Burt Jones tore into each other with vicious personal attacks and devastating accusations of corruption.
The video zooms in on the candidates exchanging explosive accusations of abuse of taxpayer money to boost their personal fortunes, their praise for Donald Trump'scost-raising agenda, and even Jackson's awkward stumbles. The debate was the first and only face-to-face meeting between Jackson, Jones, and the rest of the Republican field in a race that has been called the most contentious primary in modern Georgia political history.
"Monday's debate was a disaster for Republicans. No matter who wins, the GOP is going to be stuck with a nominee with a record of self-enrichment in office who is completely tied to Donald Trump's deeply unpopular administration. It's no wonder Republicans only wanted one debate!" said DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe.
Read more about last night's debate:
* Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Attack ads explode into real life in Georgia GOP governor debate (https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/attack-ads-explode-into-real-life-in-georgia-gop-governor-debate/)
* WSB: Tensions run high as Georgia gubernatorial candidates battle it out in televised debate (https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/tensions-run-high-georgia-gubernatorial-candidates-battle-it-out-televised-debate/WL7PQL47A5DJZICVBOI2V5YMPQ/)
* Capitol Beat: Republicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls (https://capitol-beat.org/2026/04/republicans-for-georgia-governor-finally-face-each-other-in-debate-as-voters-head-to-polls/)
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/new-dga-video-highlights-slugfest-debate-between-rick-jackson-and-burt-jones/
DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Gutting Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Gutting Voting Rights Act
In response to the Supreme Court's ruling this morning gutting the Voting Rights Act, DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement:
"The Supreme Court's ruling this morning is a historic blow to the Voting Rights Act and will prevent millions of Americans - especially Black Americans who worked and sacrificed for this landmark law - from having fair representation.
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WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Gutting Voting Rights Act
In response to the Supreme Court's ruling this morning gutting the Voting Rights Act, DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement:
"The Supreme Court's ruling this morning is a historic blow to the Voting Rights Act and will prevent millions of Americans - especially Black Americans who worked and sacrificed for this landmark law - from having fair representation.One of the best ways to fight back is to elect more Democratic governors - who are on the frontlines of protecting and expanding fundamental freedoms and democracy in our states. We have 36 opportunities to do that this year and rulings like this show that the stakes have never been higher."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-chair-governor-andy-beshear-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-gutting-voting-rights-act/
