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Mich. Democratic Party: Happy Earth Day, Detroit - Mike Duggan's Gift Is More Dirty Dirt
LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Happy Earth Day, Detroit: Mike Duggan's Gift Is More Dirty Dirt
Detroiters are paying for 350% increase to clean up Duggan's mess
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DETROIT -- Today, on Earth Day, Detroiters deserve answers from MAGA-funded Mike Duggan, with The Detroit Metro Times reporting yesterday that Duggan's "contaminated dirt scandal keeps getting bigger."
The Metro Times reports that as Duggan left office in December, he insisted that his contaminated dirt scandal was contained, but now, the number
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LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Happy Earth Day, Detroit: Mike Duggan's Gift Is More Dirty Dirt
Detroiters are paying for 350% increase to clean up Duggan's mess
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DETROIT -- Today, on Earth Day, Detroiters deserve answers from MAGA-funded Mike Duggan, with The Detroit Metro Times reporting yesterday that Duggan's "contaminated dirt scandal keeps getting bigger."
The Metro Times reports that as Duggan left office in December, he insisted that his contaminated dirt scandal was contained, but now, the numberof sites needing testing has grown to more than 650 and officials have requested a 350% budget increase for testing, from $1 million to $4.5 million.
Testing has shown that the dirt Duggan used to backfill sites across Detroit is rife with lead, arsenic, and other harmful contaminants that pose serious cancer risks. Experts have questioned Duggan's failures to manage the situation and properly test the dirt, with a former state regulator describing it as "mismanagement."
In 2015, Duggan promised that he was making it "very difficult" to bring in soil "unless we were confident where it came from." But Duggan failed to keep his promise, and because of his mismanagement, hundreds of sites across the city are now rife with cancerous chemicals harmful to children.
On Monday, the Michigan Democratic Party launched new billboards across Detroit and a digital ad campaign calling out Duggan for leaving "toxic waste pits" filled with cancer-causing chemicals across the city.
"Mike Duggan's contaminated dirt poses serious cancer risks to children, and because of his mismanagement, that dirt is now strewn across Detroit neighborhoods. Duggan failed the people of Detroit and has left taxpayers paying for a 350% increase to test and clean up his mess," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman. "This Earth Day, Mike Duggan must immediately answer for this scandal, including why he downplayed the issue, why he allowed cancer-causing dirt to be dumped in the first place, and why taxpayers are now on the hook for a 350% increase to clean up his mess."
Read more below.
Detroit Metro Times (https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/as-duggan-runs-for-governor-detroits-contaminated-dirt-scandal-keeps-getting-bigger/): As Duggan runs for governor, Detroit's contaminated dirt scandal keeps getting bigger
* The fallout from Detroit's toxic demolition dirt scandal continues to grow months after former Mayor Mike Duggan left office, with the city now testing more than 650 sites and spending millions more to measure the scope of a crisis that was announced during the final days of his administration.
* Months after Duggan left office to run as an independent for governor, the scandal is still growing.
* In December, Duggan suggested the toxic dirt issue was relatively small and contained. But since then, the scope and cost of the problem have continued to grow, with more than 650 sites now flagged for testing, additional properties identified through a police investigation, and Detroit increasing its testing contract by 350%.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/happy-earth-day-detroit-mike-duggans-gift-is-more-dirty-dirt/
DNC: Another Broken Promise - Health Care Costs Are Skyrocketing Under Trump
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Another Broken Promise: Health Care Costs Are Skyrocketing Under Trump
Today, Donald Trump held a health care affordability event to tout another one of his toothless "deals," yet under Trump, the cost of prescription drugs has skyrocketed. Despite Trump's claims, his administration hasn't taken any meaningful actions to lower prescription drug prices, forcing many Americans to choose between keeping the lights on and lifesaving prescription drugs.
A recent report (https://www.help.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/help_minority_drug_pricing_report.pdf)
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WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Another Broken Promise: Health Care Costs Are Skyrocketing Under Trump
Today, Donald Trump held a health care affordability event to tout another one of his toothless "deals," yet under Trump, the cost of prescription drugs has skyrocketed. Despite Trump's claims, his administration hasn't taken any meaningful actions to lower prescription drug prices, forcing many Americans to choose between keeping the lights on and lifesaving prescription drugs.
A recent report (https://www.help.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/help_minority_drug_pricing_report.pdf)found that major drugmakers have raised prices on hundreds of prescription drugs. Companies that signed drug pricing deals with Trump have raised the cost of hundreds of medications and launched new drugs at an average price of $353,000 a year, all while earning a combined $177 billion in profits during the first year of his second term.
Trump and Republicans already cut Medicaid by nearly $1 TRILLION -- the largest cut to health care in history -- which is projected to leave an additional 15 million people uninsured when combined with Republicans' refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised to make health care more affordable, but drug prices for consumers continue to skyrocket under Trump. Trump and his Republicans in Congress slashed health care funding to pay for their massive tax cuts for their billionaire friends. And now, drug prices for consumers continue to skyrocket under Trump, while drugmakers are raking in record profits. Another slap in the face for working families who are just trying to get by in Trump's America."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/another-broken-promise-health-care-costs-are-skyrocketing-under-trump/
NRCC: Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel's Radical Agenda Forced Businesses to Flee Colorado
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel's Radical Agenda Forced Businesses to Flee Colorado
Out of touch Democrats Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel increased taxes and buried companies in regulations during their tenure in the State Legislature.
Now "over 230 business and technology leaders have signed a letter calling on the state's overwhelmingly Democratic leadership to improve the tax and regulatory climate."
This letter follows Colorado experiencing "a net loss of 34 public company headquarters
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel's Radical Agenda Forced Businesses to Flee Colorado
Out of touch Democrats Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel increased taxes and buried companies in regulations during their tenure in the State Legislature.
Now "over 230 business and technology leaders have signed a letter calling on the state's overwhelmingly Democratic leadership to improve the tax and regulatory climate."
This letter follows Colorado experiencing "a net loss of 34 public company headquartersas they escaped its new anti-business climate" since 2022.
"Out of touch Democrats Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel have failed Colorado. Bird and Rutinel deserve a pink slip for their radical tax and regulation attack on Colorado, not a promotion." - NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon
Read more from Unleash Prosperity here (https://committeetounleashprosperity.com/hotlines/colorado-on-the-brink-of-blue-state-disease/) or see excerpts below:
Colorado on the Brink of Blue State Disease
Unleash Prosperity
April 21, 2026
Colorado, a state long known for its frontier spirit and low taxes, is now in danger of following the same blue-state model that has businesses and population moving out of states like California, New York, and Illinois.
For the better part of two decades, the Colorado legislature has been dominated by "woke" activists who have allowed taxes and homelessness to soar. Since 2022, the state has seen a net loss of 34 public company headquarters as they escaped its new anti-business climate. The latest is the high-tech firm Palantir, which has packed up and gone to Miami.
Over 230 business and technology leaders have signed a letter calling on the state's overwhelmingly Democratic leadership to improve the tax and regulatory climate. Its signers warn that "the direction we are heading threatens the long-term prosperity of the people who call Colorado home."
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/04/21/shannon-bird-and-manny-rutinels-radical-agenda-forced-businesses-to-flee-colorado/
NRCC: Joanna Mendoza Refuses to Answer Questions About Eric Swalwell, Ruben Gallego Support
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Joanna Mendoza refuses to answer questions about Eric Swalwell, Ruben Gallego support
Democrat Joanna Mendoza refused to answer questions about bankrolling her campaign with thousands of dollars from disgraced Eric Swalwell and his 'best friend' Ruben Gallego.
Mendoza touted endorsements from Gallego and a Swalwell-founded PAC. When asked about her ties to them, Mendoza refused to answer. WATCH:
"Lobbyist Joanna Mendoza's website still touts her endorsement from Ruben Gallego and an Eric
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Joanna Mendoza refuses to answer questions about Eric Swalwell, Ruben Gallego support
Democrat Joanna Mendoza refused to answer questions about bankrolling her campaign with thousands of dollars from disgraced Eric Swalwell and his 'best friend' Ruben Gallego.
Mendoza touted endorsements from Gallego and a Swalwell-founded PAC. When asked about her ties to them, Mendoza refused to answer. WATCH:
"Lobbyist Joanna Mendoza's website still touts her endorsement from Ruben Gallego and an EricSwalwell-founded PAC while she refuses to ditch their money. Mendoza has gone radio silent, but Arizona voters see right through it." - NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/04/21/joanna-mendoza-refuses-to-answer-questions-about-eric-swalwell-ruben-gallego-support/
NRCC: Ammar Goes All In On Higher Taxes
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Ammar Goes All In On Higher Taxes
Failed perennial socialist Ammar Campa-Najjar is now openly campaigning on "Tax Increase" messaging after every House Democrat voted for the largest tax increase since World War II.
Higher taxes aren't a bug in the Democrat agenda, they're the feature.
"Socialist Ammar Campa-Najjar just said the quiet part out loud. Instead of fighting to lower costs for California families crushed by gas prices, housing costs, and inflation, Campa-Najjar is promising
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Ammar Goes All In On Higher Taxes
Failed perennial socialist Ammar Campa-Najjar is now openly campaigning on "Tax Increase" messaging after every House Democrat voted for the largest tax increase since World War II.
Higher taxes aren't a bug in the Democrat agenda, they're the feature.
"Socialist Ammar Campa-Najjar just said the quiet part out loud. Instead of fighting to lower costs for California families crushed by gas prices, housing costs, and inflation, Campa-Najjar is promisingto bring the same failed Sacramento tax-and-spend playbook to Washington." - NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/04/22/ammar-goes-all-in-on-higher-taxes/
MEMO: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in November
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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MEMO: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in November
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DCCC MEMORANDUM
To: Interested Parties
From: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Date: April 23, 2026
Subject: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in November
Virginia voters made their voices heard and resoundingly rejected Donald Trump and national
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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MEMO: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in November
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DCCC MEMORANDUM
To: Interested Parties
From: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Date: April 23, 2026
Subject: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in November
Virginia voters made their voices heard and resoundingly rejected Donald Trump and nationalRepublicans' attempts to rig the midterm elections in their favor. The successful passage of the redistricting referendum positions Democrats to flip four seats in Virginia, a critical piece in our path back to the House majority. Notably, this win was powered by enthusiasm and support from Latino, Black, AAPI, and young voters - affirming what we've seen across the country: Republicans are hemorrhaging support from voters who swung their way in 2024 and will turn out to support Democrats in 2026.
The "Yes" campaign's success in winning over Latino, Black, AAPI, and young voters demonstrates two points that should terrify Republicans heading into November.
1. Trump and Republican success with key voting blocs of Black, AAPI, Latino, and young voters in 2024 was a mirage, not a baseline for support in 2026.
2. National Republicans' gerrymandering scheme is deeply unpopular with voters, and the backlash from their efforts to rig the midterms in their favor will help power Democrats to victory.
Early analysis indicates Latino, Black, AAPI, and young voters are overwhelmingly souring on Republicans and will be a determinative factor in swing districts all across the country. The results are especially noteworthy in the face of Republicans' desperate attempts to spread misinformation through racist and deceptive ads targeting Black voters.
* The two most Latino localities in the commonwealth saw the two largest overperformances of the 2024 top of the ticket margin. In Manassas Park, where Latino voters make up 31% of the city, voters swung heavily towards "Yes," voting 66% in favor of the referendum, an +11.5-point overperformance of Harris's margin. In Manassas City (25% Latino), "Yes" overperformed Harris by 8.5 points.
* In Virginia's eight majority Black localities, voters overwhelmingly supported the redistricting effort, voting 68% in favor of the referendum, a +36 point margin. In the two largest majority-Black localities, Hampton and Portsmouth, "Yes" outperformed the 2024 top of the ticket by 0.5 points and 1.9 points, respectively.
* The "Yes" campaign also saw shifts in counties with significant AAPI populations, with the two most AAPI localities, Fairfax County (20% AAPI) and Loudoun County (20% AAPI), overperforming Harris by +3.0 margin points and +4.5 margin points, respectively.
* The youth vote was strongly in favor of the referendum. In counties with significant youth populations (more than 30% of voters under 30), voters supported "Yes" by a +14.2 point margin. Notably, voters in Harrisonburg (James Madison University) and Charlottesville (UVA) supported the "Yes" campaign by larger margins than the 2024 top of the ticket.
BOTTOM LINE: On Tuesday, Virginians made their voices heard and voted for a fair, temporary process that creates a clear path to flip four seats that will help Democrats reclaim control of the House majority. This result was powered by key electoral constituencies, including Latino, Black, AAPI, and young voters that Democrats need to make up ground with in order to win decisively in 2026. The "Yes" referendum results prove that Democrats are on a path to do just that.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/memo-voters-of-color-and-young-voters-power-yes-campaign-to-victory-in-va-foreshadowing-their-role/
Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells CBS News He'll Vote Him Out
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells CBS News He'll Vote Him Out
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"The policy of the Republican Party right now is too one-sided."
Brian Fitzpatrick's own voters are jumping ship.
CBS News spoke directly with Catholic voters in Bucks County who expressed opposition to the cost-spiking war of choice in Iran that Fitzpatrick has supported, and to Trump's attacks on the Pope.
A former Fitzpatrick voter told CBS News that he is likely to vote Fitzpatrick out this time around, saying:
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells CBS News He'll Vote Him Out
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"The policy of the Republican Party right now is too one-sided."
Brian Fitzpatrick's own voters are jumping ship.
CBS News spoke directly with Catholic voters in Bucks County who expressed opposition to the cost-spiking war of choice in Iran that Fitzpatrick has supported, and to Trump's attacks on the Pope.
A former Fitzpatrick voter told CBS News that he is likely to vote Fitzpatrick out this time around, saying:"I just think that the policy of the Republican Party right now is too one-sided."
NPR also spoke with Bucks County Catholics about Fitzpatrick, who they declare is "one of the most vulnerable Republican members of Congress going into the 2026 midterms." When asked to interview for their reporting, "Fitzpatrick's office did not respond to requests for comment."
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin :
"Brian Fitzpatrick can't outrun his record of supporting a cost-spiking war in Iran, and he can't outrun a brutal political environment. His own voters jumping ship is proof that Fitzpatrick has never been more vulnerable."
Read key highlights from CBS News:
CBS News: "Let the pope have his say": Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo
By Zak Hudak | April 22, 2026
* Catholic churches seem to be everywhere in this southeastern Pennsylvania county -33 parishes, to be exact -and for good reason. More than a third of Bucks County residents are Catholic, according to the privately run 2020 U.S. Religion Census.
* The Iran war, Pope Leo XIV's biting criticisms of it and, in turn, Mr. Trump's attacks on the pope have many Catholics in Bucks County watching closely in a midterm year.
* William Watkins, a Democrat from Bristol who has voted for GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in past elections, told CBS News after a Friday morning Mass that he would likely vote against the moderate Republican in the fall if the U.S. is still at war with Iran on Election Day.
* "I would do it as a protest," he said. "Not that I think he's not a good candidate. I just think that the policy of the Republican Party right now is too one-sided."
* When Fitzpatrick first won his seat, Republicans held a supermajority among county elected officials, controlling all but one of the county's 12 seats. Today, Democrats hold 11 of those 12 seats.
* Still, the war with Iran may be a bigger political issue for Fitzpatrick than the president's spats with the pope. Polling suggests most Americans oppose the war -including most Catholics.
* "I don't like [the GOP's] policies connected to the war," Watkins, the Democrat from Bristol, said. "I don't think they should have gone in the way they did, and I don't think they're going to be able to finish it the way they think they will. It's a lose-lose situation."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/brian-fitzpatrick-voter-tells-cbs-news-hell-vote-him-out/
