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North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party: Republican Lawmakers Kill Bill to Ban Data Center NDAs
FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 5 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Republican Lawmakers kill bill to ban data center NDAs
BISMARCK -- The North Dakota Republican Senate killed Senator Tim Mathern's (D-Fargo) bill to ban nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for data centers.
Senator Ryan Braunberger (D-Fargo), candidate for Secretary of State, said, "Even though NDAs aren't enforceable under current statute, citizens still feel that these projects are happening in secret. Oftentimes they don't hear about the projects until after they are
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FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 5 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Republican Lawmakers kill bill to ban data center NDAs
BISMARCK -- The North Dakota Republican Senate killed Senator Tim Mathern's (D-Fargo) bill to ban nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for data centers.
Senator Ryan Braunberger (D-Fargo), candidate for Secretary of State, said, "Even though NDAs aren't enforceable under current statute, citizens still feel that these projects are happening in secret. Oftentimes they don't hear about the projects until after they arefar into the permitting process and have little recourse to stop them. This leads citizens to distrust the process. The Ban on NDAs would have beefed up our open records laws, allowing for stronger recourse against entities violating current statutes, and would have provided more trust in government."
Senator Jamie Selzler (D-Fargo) remarked, "North Dakotans have made it incredibly clear that they want transparency in the data center industry. The bill that Republicans defeated today would have done just that. Elected officials should work out in the open on the people's business, not in secret and behind closed doors. While this idea lost today, Democrats will come back in the regular session to again make the case that an open government is the best government."
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/republican-lawmakers-kill-bill-to-ban-data-center-ndas/
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party: Goldwyn Calls for Accountability in Military Museum Event Center
FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 5 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Goldwyn calls for accountability in Military Museum Event Center
BISMARCK -- Today, North Dakota passed a bill to bail out the North Dakota military museum. In the past 5 years, the fundraiser for the museum was paid $430,000, but has only raised $800,000. Senator Jamie Selzler (D-Fargo) had proposed an amendment to cut the loan amount for the GOP's mismanaged construction on the military gallery from $35 million to $6 million, but it was voted down in committee on
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FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 5 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Goldwyn calls for accountability in Military Museum Event Center
BISMARCK -- Today, North Dakota passed a bill to bail out the North Dakota military museum. In the past 5 years, the fundraiser for the museum was paid $430,000, but has only raised $800,000. Senator Jamie Selzler (D-Fargo) had proposed an amendment to cut the loan amount for the GOP's mismanaged construction on the military gallery from $35 million to $6 million, but it was voted down in committee ona party-line vote. No one has lost their job or contract because of this.
Rep. Adam Goldwyn (D-Fargo), Chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, said, "North Dakotans are bailing out a wildly mismanaged construction project. Only 20% of this is actual museum--it includes a giant ballroom--what's the GOP's obsession with balls?
Veterans don't want a gilded event space. They want better care at the VA. They want better schools for their kids. Veteran homelessness is up in our state. We could be turning this into subsidized housing for veterans. Imagine what the Veterans home in Lisbon could do with more funding! Just last night, I heard from a veteran who said buildings for our current soldiers sit in disrepair in our state. We honor our veterans by addressing these issues, not by mismanaging their tax dollars. And where's accountability? These failed fundraisers need to be fired!"
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/goldwyn-calls-for-accountability-in-military-museum-event-center/
N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley Hosts Protecting Law and Order Press Conference in Fayetteville
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Hosts Protecting Law and Order Press Conference in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE- Today, Michael Whatley hosted a protecting law and order press conference in Fayetteville. Michael was joined by Sheriff Wayne Coats of Harnett County and Aaron Meredith (Candidate for Harnett County Sheriff) to discuss Roy Cooper's failed leadership, and how he released 4,200 violent criminals into North Carolina communities to wreak havoc.
Roy Cooper's failures are leading
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Hosts Protecting Law and Order Press Conference in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE- Today, Michael Whatley hosted a protecting law and order press conference in Fayetteville. Michael was joined by Sheriff Wayne Coats of Harnett County and Aaron Meredith (Candidate for Harnett County Sheriff) to discuss Roy Cooper's failed leadership, and how he released 4,200 violent criminals into North Carolina communities to wreak havoc.
Roy Cooper's failures are leadinglaw enforcement groups across the state to back Whatley. Including the North Carolina Trooper's Association, North Carolina Police Benevolent Association, North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, and the National Border Patrol Council.
"Families from across Cumberland County have been destroyed forever because Roy Cooper decided to release 4,200 violent criminals from prison. Cooper's criminal release is the single most destructive action ever taken by a North Carolina Governor. Families will forever have empty seats at the dinner table because of his recklessness - and to this day, Cooper still refuses to apologize," said Michael Whatley.
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Original text here: https://www.nc.gop/michael_whatley_hosts_protecting_law_and_order_press_conference_in_fayetteville
Mich. Democratic Party: Winnie Brinks Slams John James for Lining His Pockets in Congress
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Winnie Brinks Slams John James for Lining His Pockets in Congress
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks exposed John James' skyrocketing wealth and corrupt stock trading while in office. At a time when Michiganders are facing higher costs thanks to James' votes to gut the Affordable Care Act and the Trump-James tariffs, James helped deliver tax cuts for millionaires while lining his own pockets -- with his reported net
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Winnie Brinks Slams John James for Lining His Pockets in Congress
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks exposed John James' skyrocketing wealth and corrupt stock trading while in office. At a time when Michiganders are facing higher costs thanks to James' votes to gut the Affordable Care Act and the Trump-James tariffs, James helped deliver tax cuts for millionaires while lining his own pockets -- with his reported networth soaring by as much as 1,000% since he entered Congress in 2022.
In case you missed it...
On the airwaves:
WOOD-TV -- Grand Rapids, MI: Democratic nominee for Governor Winnie Brinks spoke with our political reporter Rick Albin in Wyoming today. She said Congressman John James, who's the Republican candidate for governor, has used his position in the House to enrich himself with stock purchases. Brinks says that she and Jocelyn Benson are in politics to help others and claim that James was in it for himself. [...] "it raises serious questions about who he's actually working for in Congress and what is motivating his decisions. What does he know that we don't know, that's helping make him rich?"
WZZM -- Grand Rapids, MI: On Thursday, Democratic State Senate Majority Leader and Lieutenant Governor candidate Winnie Brinks, running alongside Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, speaking at a Teamsters hall in Wyoming, looking to tie James to the Trump administration amidst an election season that's been heavily centered around the President's performance in office: "This trade war with our largest trading partner, this is a John James Tax, and it will drive up the costs at a time when families are already struggling to afford groceries and gas and housing." Brinks arguing for her ticket's state level plan that she said would include expanded financial disclosure requirements and a ban on state lawmakers from owning individual stocks. Believing James' financial disclosures and association with stock activity while in Congress may suggest a focus other than constituents.
In print:
MIRS: Brinks Hits James Over Late Stock Trade Disclosures (https://mirs.news/login#84489)
[9/3/26]
Lieutenant governor nominee Winnie BRINKS (D-Grand Rapids) is trying to turn Republican gubernatorial nominee John JAMES (R-Shelby Township)'s congressional financial disclosures into a character issue, arguing his late-reported stock transactions and growing disclosed wealth raise questions about whether voters should trust him with the governor's office.
Brinks accused James Thursday of enriching himself while serving in Congress, pointing to stock transactions that were disclosed after the federal deadline and investments in companies overseen by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which James serves.
"This is unacceptable, and it's exactly the kind of behavior that makes people cynical about politics," Brinks said. "The worst thing about James's behavior is that while he was enriching himself in office, his votes were making life more expensive for you."
Brinks said James' net worth has increased by as much as 1,000% since entering Congress. However, congressional financial disclosures generally report assets in broad ranges, and estimates of lawmakers' wealth can vary significantly depending on how those ranges, private business interests, trusts and liabilities are treated.
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James has faced scrutiny over late disclosure of stock transactions. End Citizens United filed an ethics complaint alleging James failed to timely report 145 transactions. James later filed a Periodic Transaction Report covering the transactions.
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Brinks, speaking alongside Rep. John FITZGERALD (D-Wyoming) and Teamsters Local 406 representative Tom SIDEBOTHAM, said she views James' financial disclosures as part of a broader question about why someone seeks public office.
"I went into politics to help people, and I find it particularly appalling when people run for office to help themselves - and that's exactly what John James has done," Brinks said.
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She said the disclosures raise ethical questions she believes voters should consider.
"There certainly should be improvements in Washington D.C., but I have plenty of questions about putting someone like that in charge of what we are doing here in the state of Michigan in the governor's office," Brinks said.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/winnie-brinks-slams-john-james-for-lining-his-pockets-in-congress/
Mich. Democratic Party: While James Dines With Trump, Benson & Brinks Call Out James' Tariffs and Self-Enrichment
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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While James Dines With Trump, Benson & Brinks Call Out James' Tariffs and Self-Enrichment
While John James dined with Donald Trump at the White House this week, Democratic nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks met with voters across the state to call out Trump's tariffs--aptly named the "John James Tax"--which are raising prices on working families and hurting Michigan's economy.
The contrast couldn't be any clearer:
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LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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While James Dines With Trump, Benson & Brinks Call Out James' Tariffs and Self-Enrichment
While John James dined with Donald Trump at the White House this week, Democratic nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks met with voters across the state to call out Trump's tariffs--aptly named the "John James Tax"--which are raising prices on working families and hurting Michigan's economy.
The contrast couldn't be any clearer:James had dinner with the price-hiking president, while Benson and Brinks were meeting with Michiganders impacted by Trump and James' disastrous policies. See more below on the Democratic ticket's message across Michigan this week:
On Monday, Benson slammed the latest round of "John James Tax" and James' support for Trump's trade war with Canada:
* Michigan Public: "He Owns This": Benson blames John James for Canadian tariff threat to Michigan jobs
* Spectrum: Benson, former Gov. Blanchard criticize Trump, John James over Canadian tariffs
* WWJ-TV -- Detroit, MI: Democratic candidate for Governor Jocelyn Benson is calling out Republican candidate John James for supporting President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods.
* WLAJ-TV -- Lansing, MI: Ahead of today's visit from Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson criticized Trump's trade war with Canada.
* WOOD-TV -- Grand Rapids, MI: Benson said the ongoing tariffs have raised prices for Michigan families this past year. And that as governor she would work to bring money back into Michiganders pockets and stand up to policies in Washington that hurt our state. She claims that's something her opponent, John James would not be able to do.
* WUOM-AM -- Detroit, MI: [Benson] also criticized her Republican opponent, John James, for previously supporting tariffs. She calls the potential for rising prices due to tariffs quote, the John James Tax.
On Tuesday in Flint, Benson met with small business owners who have been impacted by the "John James Tax":
* WJRT-TV -- Flint, MI: The roundtable comes as business owners face what [Benson] calls a quote, "John James Tax" from tariffs on Canadian goods. We reached out to John James for comment on his plans for small businesses, but we have not yet received a response.
* WEYI-TV -- Saginaw, MI: Benson calls the tariffs a "John James Tax," saying her Republican opponent is putting Michigan workers and small business owners at risk by supporting President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods.
* Flint Beat: 'We need help.' Flint entrepreneurs talk tariffs, rising costs during Benson visit
On Thursday in Grand Rapids, Brinks called out James for enriching himself while in Congress, including trading stocks and increasing his net worth, while Michigan families struggle because of the "John James Tax":
* WOOD-TV -- Grand Rapids, MI: The Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks spoke with our political reporter Rick Albin in Wyoming today. She said Congressman John James, who is the Republican candidate for Governor, has used his position in the House to enrich himself with stock purchases.
* WZZM-TV -- Grand Rapids, MI: Brinks arguing for her ticket's state level plan that she said would include expanded financial disclosure requirements and a ban on state lawmakers from owning individual stocks. Believing James' financial disclosures and association with stock activity while in Congress may suggest a focus other than constituents.
* MIRS: Lieutenant governor nominee Winnie BRINKS (D-Grand Rapids) is trying to turn Republican gubernatorial nominee John JAMES (R-Shelby Township)'s congressional financial disclosures into a character issue, arguing his late-reported stock transactions and growing disclosed wealth raise questions about whether voters should trust him with the governor's office.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/while-james-dines-with-trump-benson-brinks-call-out-james-tariffs-and-self-enrichment/
DNC: In the States - Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford
As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend by hitting the roads or hosting a backyard cookout, they will be spending even more on their holiday plans. Under Trump's failing economy, this year's Labor Day is shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever with gas, cookout staples like ground beef and hot dogs, and airfare prices soaring.
Families heading on a road trip
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford
As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend by hitting the roads or hosting a backyard cookout, they will be spending even more on their holiday plans. Under Trump's failing economy, this year's Labor Day is shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever with gas, cookout staples like ground beef and hot dogs, and airfare prices soaring.
Families heading on a road tripare bracing themselves for even more pain at the pump as diesel prices reach $5.85 -- the highest on record -- and national gas prices reach the highest they've ever been during Labor Day weekend at over $4 per gallon. Meanwhile, families firing up the grill can expect to pay nearly 7% more on barbecue essentials compared to last year. Additionally, families planning to get away for the long weekend will pay up to 20% more for airfare than last year, while hotel costs soar.
While Trump and Republicans leave Americans struggling to get by, Democrats are fighting hard to bring down costs and put a stop to their affordability crisis.
* In California: CBS 8: High beef prices drive shoppers to seek affordable grilling alternatives for Labor Day
* In Georgia: Atlanta News First: Fuel, food prices remain high into Labor Day weekend
* In Georgia: WSB-TV: Report says Georgians paid $1.4 billion more for gas since start of Iran war
* In Idaho: Idaho Statesman: Idaho drivers face the most-expensive Labor Day weekend in state history
* In Kentucky: LEX 18: Rising gas prices force Kentucky families, businesses to rethink spending ahead of Labor Day
* In Massachusetts: WCVB: Labor Day gas prices reach record highs, straining budgets of Mass. drivers
* In Nevada: KOLO: Families face sticker shock at grocery stores ahead of Labor Day
* In Pennsylvania: FOX 43: High gas prices put a damper on Labor Day travel across Pennsylvania
* In South Carolina: Greenville News: Greenville families cut back and deplete savings to stay afloat
* Nationwide: CBS News: Gas prices are surging just before Labor Day, as diesel hits an all-time high
* Nationwide: Axios: America's next grocery shock is brewing
* Nationwide: Forbes: Gas Costs 30% More This Labor Day Weekend--A September Record
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/in-the-states-under-trumps-failing-economy-americans-enter-another-holiday-weekend-they-cant-afford/
DNC: Breaking - Measles Cases Surpass 3,000 Under Trump and RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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BREAKING: Measles Cases Surpass 3,000 Under Trump and RFK Jr.
More than 25 years after the virus was declared eliminated in the country, the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status if it fails to prove that it can stop the spread of measles
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Today, under Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s watch, the U.S. has reported 3,134 measles cases. Trump and RFK Jr. have now presided over more measles cases since taking office than
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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BREAKING: Measles Cases Surpass 3,000 Under Trump and RFK Jr.
More than 25 years after the virus was declared eliminated in the country, the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status if it fails to prove that it can stop the spread of measles
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Today, under Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s watch, the U.S. has reported 3,134 measles cases. Trump and RFK Jr. have now presided over more measles cases since taking office thanthe previous 28 years combined and, this year alone, the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years.
Just last week, Pennsylvania reported two measles-related deaths, as an outbreak in the state alone reaches more than 500 cases. RFK Jr. downplayed the severity of the deaths -- without committing to new mitigation efforts -- and defended the administration's lackluster response to the measles resurgence. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) delayed last week's case count amid the significant uptick of cases, and RFK Jr. reportedly directed the CDC to remove the new deaths from the agency's tally.
It costs taxpayers a whopping half a million dollars to contain ten cases of measles, and public health agencies are being stretched thin to mitigate the growing number of outbreaks.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and RFK Jr. continue to put American children and families in harm's way. Dangerous and preventable diseases that were once eliminated are spreading rapidly -- and Trump and RFK Jr. continue to stoke fears by downplaying the seriousness of these diseases and spreading dangerous misinformation. Now, taxpayers are being forced to foot the bill to contain a disease that was already eliminated, as the outbreaks place even more strain on our healthcare system that Trump and Republicans have stretched thin. Trump and RFK Jr. promised to 'Make America Healthy Again,' yet they are gambling with public health while children and families are put in harm's way."
RFK Jr. has downplayed the seriousness of measles outbreaks, and even claimed the Trump administration has "done better at controlling the measles outbreak than any country in the world." RFK Jr. previously pushed his anti-vaccine agenda in Lancaster County, PA, where the measles-related deaths occurred, claiming that the cure for measles is chicken soup and Vitamin A. Meanwhile, Trump and RFK Jr. continue to sow doubt in the safety of lifesaving vaccines: Earlier this month, Trump signed an executive order upending the childhood vaccine schedule, which experts warn could lead to a rise in otherwise preventable illnesses.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/breaking-measles-cases-surpass-3000-under-trump-and-rfk-jr/
