PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Arizona Democrats were proud to see President Biden sign a series of executive actions on equity policy, addressing police reform, prison reform, and public housing. The issues being confronted in these executive actions will have far-reaching effects on communities of color, especially the Black community here in Arizona. Police Reform: The President's order will create a policing commission. Policin  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In 2017, the Trump Administration cruelly blocked individuals who had been diagnosed with a condition known as gender dysphoria from serving in the military with limited exceptions. It also specified that individuals could only serve if they did so according to the sex they were assigned at birth. But today, President Biden reversed this policy. President Biden's reversal of the ban is similar to one m  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: Senator Josh Hawley's latest partisan stunt has thrown a major Missouri employer and source of funding for the state into chaos, thanks to his delay of the confirmation for President Biden's Secretary of Homeland Security. Hawley blocked consideration of Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden's nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security, following a Senate Committee hearing last Tuesday. Th  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 24: The Maine Democratic State Committee today elected Drew Gattine and Bev Uhlenhake to serve two-year terms as chair and vice chair, respectively. The State Committee is the governing body of the Maine Democratic Party. "The pandemic has shown us that the work Maine Democrats do matters now more than ever before. With passionate, capable Democrats leading our state, we've seen what can be  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: In response to news that Senate Republicans are blocking a swift confirmation vote on DHS Secretary-designate Alejandro Mayorkas, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz and Juan-Carlos Planas, a Cuban-American lawyer and former Republican Florida legislator released the following statement pushing Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott to quickly confirm Mayorkas. If confirmed, Mayorkas would be the first L  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * On Wednesday January 27th the House Criminal Justice and Safety Subcommittee voted to advance HB 1, which is an anti civil-rights bill devised by Governor DeSantis and Republican Legislators to criminalize peaceful protest, out of committee. This is deeply disappointing and in light of this vote today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement: "Governor DeSanti  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2021: * * * Yesterday, Republican legislator Rep. Jeff Brandes filed a bill that would prevent certain populations from receiving the 15$ minimum wage, such as workers under the age 21, those convicted of felonies, state prisoners, and "other hard-to-hire employees", although he doesn't clarify who "hard to hire employees" are. In response to this ridiculous and unnecessary bill Florida Dem  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: This week, as video and social media posts from Marjorie Taylor Greene continue to surface showing her promoting violence and conspiracy theories, Georgia Democrats are doing what Republicans have failed to do: stand up to their colleague and denounce her repulsive rhetoric and actions. In Congress, Rep. Hank Johnson joined colleagues in a letter urging that Greene not be seated on the Education and  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 28 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * This week, the Idaho Legislature convened for a special session. We saw Republicans spread misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19, downplay the seriousness of it and claim things are "getting better" and that it's time to get back to "normal," even though case numbers continue to rise. Idaho Here's a summary of what happened this week during the special session and the bills sent to Gov. L  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following joint statement with the Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: * * * "We've seen a lot of legislation this year taking aim at limiting access to voting, including a proposal to eliminate the PEVL, force PEVL voters to return mail-in ballots in person, and a bill to strip voters of their votes. Now, Republicans are trying to limit Arizonans' ability to take the first step in exercising their constitution  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 30 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Thursday, January 28th, Roger Marshall introduced his first legislation in the Senate seeking to put more restrictions on essential health care for women in the middle of a pandemic. This is nothing more than "legislative theater" given that federal funds are not allowed to be used to pay for abortions thanks to the Hyde Amendment. Instead of wasting his time on political grandstanding, Sen. Marshall sh  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * "Governor Whitmer just delivered an historic bold action plan that will help end the COVID-19 pandemic, grow our economy, and get families and businesses back on their feet. Because of her leadership, countless Michigan lives have been saved over the past 10 months, and now she has a plan to get immediate relief to our families, fix our roads, and properly fund education.   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding this recent news story with Speaker Wentworth. "Speaker Wentworth's commentary on his refusal to work with Governor Whitmer is disgraceful. His lack of understanding of how federal dollars work and what they would do for Michigan families is simply embarrassing. He is fighting against money  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * "It is not surprising that Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike 'Snowflake' Shirkey took the opportunity following the Governor's State of the State address to comment on her physical appearance as opposed to the content of her speech. Once again, Senator Shirkey proves that his superpower of missing the point is still intact. Even in the middle of a global health and ec  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 28 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Wayne Goodwin released the following statement after North Carolina Republican Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis voted to dismiss the impeachment trial last night, even as five of their Republican colleagues voted to proceed: "Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis have a duty to defend and protect our Constitution and our democratic process fr  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 30 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * In response to House Speaker Sherman Packard removing Representative Rosemarie Rung from her committee (as her bill was being successfully heard) - while refusing to hold his own members accountable for anti-Semitism, promoting violence at the U.S. Capitol and treason, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement: "Instead of addressing the very real  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 28 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 27: Ahead of the 2021 legislative session, North Carolina Democrats are ready to get to work on critical issues to the people of North Carolina who continue to struggle with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Today, North Carolina Democrats are laying out their priorities to move North Carolina forward. "After our country witnessed some of the darkest and divided times in its history, North  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: North Carolina Republicans continue to experience growing fallout after Donald Trump attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election - aided by the North Carolina Republican congressional delegation - after the News & Observer reported Tuesday that S.A.S. CEO and major in-state GOP donor Dr. Goodnight will discontinue his political donations to anyone who fought the certification of the ele  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: During a Board of Education debate about proposed changes to social studies standards, that would have teachers discuss the country's history of racism and discrimination, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson said: "The system of government that we have in this nation is not systematically racist"and that "the standards would inaccurately teach that the United States is a racist nation." In response  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 25: * * * The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement from Chairwoman Liz Walters in response to Sen. Rob Portman's announcement today that he will not run for re-election in 2022: "Over the past four years, Rob Portman has been one of Donald Trump's biggest defenders, so his attempt today to rewrite that history is ridiculous. This is the guy who, when asked about Trump's decision to at  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 27 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Carla "K.C." Hanson: * * * "For anyone who has paid any attention to the Oregon GOP over the last few years, reading this resolution might be shocking, but it is not surprising. "In the era of Trump, the Oregon GOP has seemingly given up on any effort to appeal to a majority of Oregonians. Oregon Republican legislators have repeatedly walked out of the legislature, blocking progress on issues that ar  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Following the news of PA-10 Rep. Scott Perry's attempt to use the Justice Department to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills released the following statement: "Scott Perry has disgraced South Central Pennsylvania, failed his country, and betrayed the trust of anyone who cares about our democracy. He is a stain on our Con  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: The 2020 election was the most free, fair and transparent in the history of Pennsylvania, and Donald Trump lost both the commonwealth and the presidency. When a political party is out of power, it's supposed to be a time of self-reflection -- to learn from your past mistakes and build an agenda of broadly popular ideas. But even after Trump incited a terrorist mob to attack the United States Capito  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news: Though many Americans across the country stand divided after a tumultuous month, some leaders in Washington are standing together -⁠ Republican and Democrat -⁠ as they see an opportunity to unite on the issues affecting every American regardless of ideological tilt. The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held a virtual event this past Friday with two of those leaders: U.S. Reps. Tom Reed (R-NY-23)  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement: * * * Senator Josh Hawley voted no on the confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Michael Butler released the following statement: "Once again, Josh Hawley has put political ambitions before the safety of Missourians. The Department of Homeland Security is crucial to keeping Missourians safe, especially during t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * President Joe Biden appointed Austin doctor Pritesh Gandhi to serve as the Department of Homeland Security's chief medical officer. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "The Texas Democratic Party applauds President Biden for making an outstanding selection in Dr. Pritesh Gandhi as the Department of Homeland Security's chief medical officer. Dr. Gandhi's entire  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a statement in regards to today's announcement that Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton has granted the State of Texas a temporary restraining order against President Biden's 100-day moratorium on deportations: "Again, Ken Paxton and Governor Abbott think they somehow have a say on immigration matters, when we all know this is a federal p  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Communications Director Abhi Rahman: * * * "Greg Abbott isn't being honest with working Texans. The Biden Administration is actually projected to create energy jobs. In fact, global investment firms have projected the Biden Administration to be a 'positive catalyst' for the energy industry in Texas. "Energy companies have already diversified their portfolios. Abbott needs to be upfront and honest with worki  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: A bombshell report by Associated Press shows nearly all of the 100 Republican lawmakers in the Texas Legislature have refused to say whether they still have confidence in indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is currently being investigated by the FBI for bribery and abuse of office accusations. He also helped incite a group of violent insurrectionists just before they attacked the US Capitol  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Texas is one of the worst-affected states with COVID-19 infections and deaths. As seen across the state and the country, people of color are bearing the brunt of casualties and disastrous economic effects. While the disease did not create inequalities, it has certainly brought them to the forefront once again. In Texas, Blacks and Latinos are dying at higher rates than their share of the overall populatio  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: A collection of grassroots groups has joined the Texas Democratic Party's call for Senator Ted Cruz, indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 16 House and Senate Republicans who incited a violent right-wing terror into attacking the US Capitol on January 6. ICYMI: Houston Chronicle: Texas groups call for Cruz, Paxton, other House members to resign: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Yesterday, in a scathing video conference hosted by the Truman Center for National Policy, former Homeland Security Secretaries from both parties blasted John Cornyn for putting politics over our country's safety and endangering Americans by delaying the confirmation 0f our next Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas. From the Dallas Morning News: "Former homeland security secretaries from both   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: In San Antonio, Abbott hosted a group of small business owners who have been impacted by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 pandemic. In November, Abbott said Texas will not shut down again to slow down the spread of the virus. Studies show it hasn't been economic shutdowns that have led to job losses but rather Governor Abbott's hands off approach to the pandemic and the virus itself that has kill  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Earlier this week, in a bombshell report by the Texas Tribune, it was revealed that internet and phone services for rural Texans have been threatened because the state of Texas recently cut subsidies that help providers offer phone and internet services in sparsely populated areas. Under Greg Abbott and Texas Republican leadership, more rural hospitals have closed in Texas than any other state in the coun  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Since this summer, the Republican Party of Texas and its Chairman Allen West have faced increased backlash about the party's QAnon conspiracy theory inspired slogan, "We Are the Storm". West and GOP leadership refuse to take down the slogan, even after a violent mob of QAnon conspiracists, led by Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Ken Paxton, attacked the US Capitol building on January 6. This weekend, Texas Rep  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: On Wednesday, the Austin American Statesman reported the Texas' Department of State Health Services had confirmed 2 million cases of coronavirus now plague Texas households. The new statistics is double the number the state reported just two and half months ago. The state also reported on Wednesday 2 million Texans had received the COVID-19 vaccine, which is less than 7% of the state's total population.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * On January 10th, yet another unarmed Black man, Rev. Patrick Warren, was killed in a heinous shooting by a police officer in front of his mother, wife, and sons. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Enough is enough. The shooting of Rev. Patrick Warren is one of the worst episodes of police brutality that I have ever seen and every single Texan should be outra  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 29 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, Hartford Selectboard member Alicia Barrow resigned from her position following racial harassment, safety concerns and death threats. Ms. Barrow is Black. If Ms. Barrow's story sounds familiar, it's because it is. She is the third Black woman in recent years forced to leave her elected position in Vermont due to threats of racial violence. This injustice is a symptom of the systemic racism  more