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W.Va. Republicans Vote Against Addressing Baby Formula Shortage
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 (TNStalk) -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 20, 2022, by Chairwoman Belinda Biafore:
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West Virginia Democratic Party Chairwoman Belinda Biafore released the following statement after Congressman Alex Mooney and Congresswoman Carol Miller voted against the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act late last night, which would provide emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States.
"As Democrats are moving quickly to pass legislation that would help families and address the shortage
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 (TNStalk) -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 20, 2022, by Chairwoman Belinda Biafore:
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West Virginia Democratic Party Chairwoman Belinda Biafore released the following statement after Congressman Alex Mooney and Congresswoman Carol Miller voted against the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act late last night, which would provide emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States.
"As Democrats are moving quickly to pass legislation that would help families and address the shortageof baby formula, West Virginia Republicans are all talk and no action when it comes to making sure we have the resources necessary to deal with this shortage.
"This vote is yet another example of how West Virginia Republicans aren't interested in actually taking action - they're more interested in using West Virginia families' struggles for their own political gain. While West Virginia Republicans are pointing fingers and voting against solutions, Democrats are laser-focused on providing the resources to help West Virginia address the infant formula shortage, and working to lower costs on everything from gas to groceries."
This "no" vote is the latest in a long pattern of Republicans actively working against common sense solutions. Earlier this year, 193 House Republicans, including all of West Virginia's Republican Congressional delegation, voted against capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month. Additionally, every congressional Republican voted against the American Rescue Plan, which has saved West Virginians money on everything from their health care premiums to rent or mortgage to child care costs, and more.
Ind. Democratic Party: Pause Impending Hike on Gas Tax, Pause Existing Tax on Motorists
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on Indiana Republicans at the statehouse to save Hoosiers money by pausing the impending hike on the state's gas tax - an increase that would further burden motorists across the state. The planned increase will occur on July 1, and will add to the already burdensome tax rate on families during a global inflationary period. Indiana Democrats also join elected leaders like Mike Andrade,
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on Indiana Republicans at the statehouse to save Hoosiers money by pausing the impending hike on the state's gas tax - an increase that would further burden motorists across the state. The planned increase will occur on July 1, and will add to the already burdensome tax rate on families during a global inflationary period. Indiana Democrats also join elected leaders like Mike Andrade,Rita Fleming, and Tonya Pfaff who all have renewed their call for the state to pause its existing gas tax too.
Indiana Republicans can use Technical Corrections Day on May 24 to pause the tax hike AND pause the existing gas tax on Hoosiers. This would save families hundreds at the pump during this burdensome global inflationary period.
"Global inflation has made an impact across Indiana, and Democrats see a solution to temporarily relieve some of these burdens: pausing the state's gas tax. This common-sense idea will save families cash at the pump and allow them to make ends meet with groceries or paying necessities like utility bills. It's a win-win for the Hoosier State," said Lauren Ganapini, executive director of the Indiana Democratic Party. "Democrats wish Indiana Republicans would get on board and use Technical Corrections Day as a moment to show governing by ideas - and not partisanship - is possible. If they refuse, Republicans will again show they only care about a national - not a Hoosier - agenda."
Leftover dollars from the American Rescue Plan or Indiana's nearly $6 billion surplus could make up lost revenues expected with pausing the state's gas tax. Further, this win-win policy would temporarily improve the Indiana GOP's F-rated quality of life that's been burdening families in all 92 counties. Should politicians like Governor Eric Holcomb continue their opposition to this action plan, the Indiana GOP will continue to show they have no plans for the state's future - just partisanship.
NWI Times: "The gasoline tax also is due to increase to 33 cents per gallon on July 1"
NWI Times: Indiana gasoline taxes in May will reach highest level in state history
"Hoosier motorists will be paying a total of 74.5 cents in taxes for each gallon of gasoline they purchase in May -- the highest amount in Indiana history.
The Indiana Department of Revenue announced Wednesday the state's gasoline sales tax rate next month will be 24.1 cents per gallon, a 10% increase compared to April's gasoline sales tax rate and 60% higher than May 2021.
Indiana is one of 16 states, including Illinois and Michigan, where gasoline purchases are subject to sales tax. The sales tax rate in Indiana is 7%." [...]
"There's no cap on Indiana's gasoline sales tax rate, so if wholesale gas prices continue increasing the state sales tax rate will go up in tandem.
May is just the second month it's been over 20 cents per gallon after April's rate was set at 21.9 cents per gallon.
Indiana also imposes a separate 32 cents per gallon gasoline tax. As recently as June 30, 2017, the state's gasoline tax rate was just 18 cents per gallon, according to the Department of Revenue.
That year, the Republican-controlled General Assembly, led by state Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, and Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb hiked the gasoline tax by 10 cents per gallon, and authorized annual 1 cent inflation adjustments through 2024, to fund a massive road construction program." [...]
"The high state taxes almost certainly ensure gasoline prices in Northwest Indiana will remain at or above $4 per gallon through May unless the pre-tax price of gasoline drops well below $3 per gallon, or at least 10% less than its current level."
Ohio Democratic Party: Before Mike DeWine Tries to Take Credit for It, Let's Be Clear About Who Secured Funding Likely Headed to Ohio Communities
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
Ahead of an expected vote in the Ohio House tomorrow to distribute more than $420 million to local communities across Ohio, the Ohio Democratic Party is making sure Ohioans know who is (and isn't) responsible for the critical investments expected to come their way. The American Rescue Plan, which makes this funding possible, passed thanks to support from Sherrod Brown, Tim Ryan, Marcy Kaptur, Joyce Beatty, Marcia Fudge and Nan Whaley. Not a single Republican voted for the measure - and Mike DeWine even went on record
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
Ahead of an expected vote in the Ohio House tomorrow to distribute more than $420 million to local communities across Ohio, the Ohio Democratic Party is making sure Ohioans know who is (and isn't) responsible for the critical investments expected to come their way. The American Rescue Plan, which makes this funding possible, passed thanks to support from Sherrod Brown, Tim Ryan, Marcy Kaptur, Joyce Beatty, Marcia Fudge and Nan Whaley. Not a single Republican voted for the measure - and Mike DeWine even went on recordto say he'd oppose it.
Yet, in recent weeks, Mike DeWine has taken to traveling the state to tout spending that comes from the American Rescue Plan, trying to claim credit for everything from police funding to investments in healthcare workers that DeWine opposed from the start. So before we start to see DeWine scheduling photo ops across the state in communities that benefited from this funding, Ohio Democrats want to make one thing clear: this critical funding would never have been possible if Mike DeWine had anything to say about it.
"No thanks to Mike DeWine, Ohio communities are about to receive critical investments that will help working families recover from the pandemic and move our state forward. While we're glad Republicans, including DeWine, have recognized how important the American Rescue plan is to Ohio's recovery, it's unacceptable for them to try to fool Ohio voters into thinking they had anything to do with it," said Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Matt Keyes.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott Statement on Sen. Paul's Primary Victory
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNStalk) -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following statement:
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NRSC Chairman Rick Scott released the following statement on Senator Rand Paul's primary victory in Kentucky.
Statement from NRSC Chairman Rick Scott: "Kentucky voters are one step closer to sending Rand Paul back to the U.S. Senate. As one of our nation's leading advocates for liberty, Rand is determined to fight to protect against government overreach and against the Democrats' radical agenda that is hurting hard-working families in Kentucky.
"I am proud to support Rand Paul.
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WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNStalk) -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following statement:
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NRSC Chairman Rick Scott released the following statement on Senator Rand Paul's primary victory in Kentucky.
Statement from NRSC Chairman Rick Scott: "Kentucky voters are one step closer to sending Rand Paul back to the U.S. Senate. As one of our nation's leading advocates for liberty, Rand is determined to fight to protect against government overreach and against the Democrats' radical agenda that is hurting hard-working families in Kentucky.
"I am proud to support Rand Paul.He has proven each and every day that he will stand up for Kentuckians and I look forward to keeping Kentucky red!"
Mich. Democratic Party: Tudor Dixon Used First Debate of Republican Gubernatorial Primary to Praise Michigan's Dangerous 1931 Abortion Ban as 'Good Law'
LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Last week in Livingston County, wrong-for-Michigan radical Tudor Dixon used her time on the debate stage to push her dangerous anti-choice agenda.
And as she has repeatedly done over her several months on the trail, Dixon once again promised to strip reproductive freedom from women even when their lives are at risk, saying "The [currently dormant 1931 near-total abortion ban] that we have now is a good law. We need to protect life in this state."
Dixon has previously gone on the record to give full-throated
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LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Last week in Livingston County, wrong-for-Michigan radical Tudor Dixon used her time on the debate stage to push her dangerous anti-choice agenda.
And as she has repeatedly done over her several months on the trail, Dixon once again promised to strip reproductive freedom from women even when their lives are at risk, saying "The [currently dormant 1931 near-total abortion ban] that we have now is a good law. We need to protect life in this state."
Dixon has previously gone on the record to give full-throatedendorsements to dangerous bans without any exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother. She is a staunch supporter of Michigan's 1931 ban that makes abortion a felony with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Recently, she was caught claiming that Planned Parenthood has employed a "business model" to "introduce sex" to "7th graders" so they can profit off of "plenty of abortions in high school" and then doubled-down on this baseless conspiracy theory.
MDP Spokesperson Rodericka Applewhaite issued the following statement:
"Last week's debate showcased more of the same from wrong-for-Michigan radical Tudor Dixon - who won't back off her dangerous agenda no matter how it harms women and families. Michiganders haven't forgotten Dixon's staunch opposition to exceptions rape, incest and health of the mother, nor will they look the other way on the outlandish conspiracy theories she's embraced to justify the backwards vision she has for our state. We can't afford this extremist in the governor's office."
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Maine Democratic Party: Leading Maine Anti-Abortion Activist Calls Paul LePage 'Ally'
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 19 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In case you missed it, in a Maine Public article about the threat Republicans pose to abortion rights in Maine, far-right anti-abortion activist Mike McClellan of the Christian Civic League called Paul LePage an "ally" of their cause. McClellan also said his organization's goal is "no abortions at all in Maine" and that he anticipates a wide slate of anti-abortion bills if Republicans gain control of the State House.
McClellan's comments come after the Maine GOP policy platform endorsed draconian abortion
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AUGUSTA, Maine, May 19 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In case you missed it, in a Maine Public article about the threat Republicans pose to abortion rights in Maine, far-right anti-abortion activist Mike McClellan of the Christian Civic League called Paul LePage an "ally" of their cause. McClellan also said his organization's goal is "no abortions at all in Maine" and that he anticipates a wide slate of anti-abortion bills if Republicans gain control of the State House.
McClellan's comments come after the Maine GOP policy platform endorsed draconian abortionrestrictions by declaring life begins at conception and Paul LePage indicated he would sign abortion restrictions into law if re-elected. In LePage's first stint as governor, he was a steadfast opponent of Mainers' abortion rights. With the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and Republican-controlled states around the country passing laws to criminalize abortion and punish abortion patients, LePage could do the same here in a second stint in the Blaine House.
"Anti-abortion extremists are saying the quiet part out loud: they want to make abortion in Maine a crime, and they think Paul LePage is the man to do it," said Drew Gattine, Chair of the Maine Democratic Party. "Governor Mills has been a champion for abortion rights in Maine, and will always stand up to make sure that Mainers can make their own decisions about their reproductive health and future. We must re-elect her this November or the freedom to make those decisions will be at risk."
For more on Paul LePage and the Maine GOP's plans to restrict abortion rights in Maine, check out the following:
* Mainers Do Not Want GOP To Take Away Their Abortion Rights
* WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: The Future of Abortion Rights in Maine Is On The Ballot
* LePage Allies See End of Roe v. Wade As "Not The End...The Beginning"
* REMINDER: Paul LePage Continues to be the Greatest Threat To Abortion Rights in Maine
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Ariz. Democratic Party: Dirty Laundry - #AZSen Candidates Squabble Over New Puppet Ad
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
It all started with Puppet Masters and a self-funded ad buy...
Last Friday, Jim Lamon turned up the temperature in this already heated GOP Senate primary, releasing a new ad on Phoenix and Tucson airwaves to introduce Arizonans to his opponent, "fake" Blake Masters, "the puppet of California Big Tech."
Twelve hours later, Blake Masters responded with a temper tantrum tweet thread, calling Lamon "desperate" and "lame" and trolling the self-funded multi-millionaire for "getting rich from Chinese solar"
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PHOENIX, Arizona, May 19 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
It all started with Puppet Masters and a self-funded ad buy...
Last Friday, Jim Lamon turned up the temperature in this already heated GOP Senate primary, releasing a new ad on Phoenix and Tucson airwaves to introduce Arizonans to his opponent, "fake" Blake Masters, "the puppet of California Big Tech."
Twelve hours later, Blake Masters responded with a temper tantrum tweet thread, calling Lamon "desperate" and "lame" and trolling the self-funded multi-millionaire for "getting rich from Chinese solar"and "giv[ing] hundreds of thousands of dollars" to buy up endorsements "like a mob hit or something."
Lamon then hit back, mocking Masters' "meltdown" and making no apologies for "expos[ing] him for who he really is": A puppet candidate propped up by his billionaire benefactor and "Silicon Valley Big Tech funded, Facebook money."
"The gloves are off in this already brutal GOP Senate primary, and these C-list candidates aren't pulling any punches," said ADP spokesperson Hannah Goss. "For the next three months, Arizona voters will watch while Jim Lamon, Blake Masters, and Mark Brnovich tear each other apart for everyone to see, leaving whichever clown (or puppet) who manages to crawl out of this primary badly bruised and poorly positioned to run in this fall's general election."
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