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Politics: Democratic Party Newsletter for Sunday July 02, 2023 ( 62 items )  

Arizona Democratic Party and Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Joint Response to Rural Organizing "2024 Preview Report: 100 Rural Power Building Counties"
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 1 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last month Rural Organizing, an organization that aims to amplify rural issues and progressive candidates, released a 2024 report on the rural counties with the most impact during the 2024 election cycle. In their list of 100 Rural Power Building Counties, Arizona's Pinal County ranks number one, with six other Arizona rural counties being featured. In listing Arizona so prominently in their report, Rura  more

Arizona Democratic Party Statement on President Biden Investing in Arizona Broadband
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America Agenda is continuing to deliver historic economic progress for Arizonans - this time with a new investment in affordable, accessible high-speed internet. Thanks to President Biden's leadership and once-in-a-generation investments in American communities, the BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) Program will provide Arizona with an additiona  more

Arizona Democratic Party Statement on the Unprecedented Amount of Election Officials Resigning Due to Hate Speech and Violence
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The mass resignation of election officials due to fear of their safety and constant harassment from extreme far-right Arizona Republicans is a dangerous trend for Democracy. Arizona has lost election directors in Yuma County, Cochise County, Yavapai County, Pinal County three times, and County Recorders and elected registrars of voters in Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, Santa Cruz. "The mass resignation of elect  more

DCCC, DSCC, DNC, & PA Dems Statement on Winning Pennsylvania Voting By Mail Case
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Representative Suzan DelBene, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Senator Gary Peters, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison, and Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Senator Sharif Street released the following statement on the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court's decision in Bonn  more

Democratic Party of Oregon Statement on Supreme Court Decisions
SALEM, Oregon, July 1 -- The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2023: * * * "The Democratic Party of Oregon condemns the recent Supreme Court rulings that abolish affirmative action in college admissions, allows discrimination against LGBTQ+ people based on who they are, and blocks student loan relief for tens of millions of Americans," said DPO Chair Dr. Rosa Colquitt. "The extremist majority on the Supreme Court has walked away from its duty to uphold human r  more

DPNM Reacts to US Supreme Court Decisions
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 1 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2023: * * * The Democratic Party of New Mexico released the following statement reacting to recent US Supreme Court decisions: "In just one term, Donald Trump appointed 3 of the conservative US Supreme Court justices who ruled today to strike down student loan forgiveness and that businesses can discriminate against LGBTQIA+ Americans, not to mention yesterday's decision to cripple affir  more

DSCC, DNC, DCCC & PA Dems Statement on Winning Pennsylvania Voting By Mail Case
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Senator Gary Peters, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Representative Suzan DelBene and Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair, Senator Sharif Street released the following statement on the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court's decision in Bonner   more

DSCC: 2 New Stories - "The Issue of Candidate Quality is Rearing Its Head for Republicans" as "GOP Primaries Threaten ... Hopes of Winning Back Senate"
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: This morning, new reporting from The Hill highlights that Senate Republicans are bracing for "bruising primaries" and Punchbowl News details how "the issue of candidate quality is rearing its head for Republicans once again," as their potential candidates bring "significant vulnerabilities" to their races. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are running on "long record[s] of delivering results" and hav  more

DSCC: Across the Senate Battlegrounds Abortion Continues Driving an "Enormous Wave" of "Political Energy and Momentum"
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Following the one year anniversary of the Republican Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, a wave of new reporting from the Senate battlegrounds highlights how the decision has "unleashed an enormous wave of political anger and activism," and that a woman's right to make her own health care decisions is driving "political energy and momentum" ahead of the 2024 election. IN CASE YOU MISS  more

DSCC: What They're Saying - "Democrats Seize on Dobbs Anniversary to Energize Voters" While Senate Republicans "Back The Same Extreme Abortion Positions That Cost The Party In 2022"
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A wave of new reporting highlights that in the year since the Republican Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Senate Republicans are running candidates with "deeply unpopular," "ever-harsher" positions on abortion that are "unacceptable to swing voters in a post-Dobbs decision world," while Senate Democrats are fighting to keep health care decisions between a woman and her doctor. IN CASE YO  more

FDP Chair Fried Celebrates President Biden's Billion Dollar Internet Investment in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on June 29, 2023: After the Biden-Harris administration announced major investments to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet in all 50 states, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement: "Access to high-speed internet, especially in our rural communities, has long served as a dividing line in our state," said Chair Fried. "With this historic $1.17 billion investment  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SCOTUS RULINGS SWING PENDULUM OF PROGRESS BACKWARDS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on June 30, 2023: "This week, a Supreme Court stacked with Trump sycophants has taken us back to the dark ages, swinging the pendulum of progress backwards and emboldening a new wave of discrimination," said FDP Chair Fried. "The recent rulings against affirmative action, LGBTQ+ rights, and student debt relief open the door for outright racism and discrimination and set back millions of Americans hoping to a  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: WEST WING STAR BRADLEY WHITFORD ANNOUNCED AS LEADERSHIP BLUE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news on June 28, 2023: The Florida Democratic Party today announced West Wing star Bradley Whitford as the keynote speaker at the 2023 Leadership Blue Gala. "We are thrilled to welcome Bradley Whitford to Leadership Blue as our keynote speaker and special guest this year. I'm certain I will not be the only 'fan girl' in the room. In so many ways, West Wing gave us the playbook on 'doing what is hard and achievin  more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS DECRY DESANTIS VETO OF FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * In response to reports that the governor's veto list lost Florida taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars in federal grants, the Florida Democratic Party has released the following statement: "During my time as Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried, "FDACS worked extensively with the federal government to bring our tax dollars back home to Florida.   more

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS RESPOND TO MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES FOR THE KILLER OF AJ OWENS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * In response to State Attorney Bill Gladson's decision to pursue a manslaughter charge against Susan Lorincz for the shooting of Ajike "AJ" Owens, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: "This is a sad day for the family and friends of AJ Owens," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried, "and for all the people of Florida. Susan Lorincz gunned down a mother in front o  more

ICYMI: 'Ohio is Ground Zero -' Ohio Democrats Lay Out Stakes of Upcoming Fights to Protect Abortion Rights
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 26, 2023: In case you missed it, the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) spent last week laying out the stakes of abortion rights fights in Ohio to mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. * "We won't go back to a state or a country where we don't have the right to safe, quality reproductive care. We're in for the fight of our lives, and Ohio Democrats aren't backing down. We're or  more

INDems Statement on SCOTUS Rejecting Republican-Backed Case to Change Federal Elections
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * On Tuesday June 27, SCOTUS released its 6-3 decision in the case of Moore v. Harper, which rejected the so-called "independent state legislature" theory. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion. * * * The Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement after today's ruling: "Independent state legislature theory remains a fringe interpretation of th  more

INDems Statement on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * Following a 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States ending affirmative action in college and university admissions today, the Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement from IDP Executive Director ZeNai Brooks: "Access to higher education is crucial in the preparation for and access to better job opportunities. Today's decision by the Supreme Court,  more

Indiana Democratic Party Statement on President Biden Investing in Hoosier Broadband
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America Agenda is continuing to deliver historic economic progress for Hoosiers - this time with a new investment in affordable, accessible high-speed internet. Thanks to President Biden's leadership and once-in-a-generation investments in American communities, the BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) Program from the Bipartisan Infrastructure  more

Indiana Democratic Party Statement on State Supreme Court Abortion Ban Ruling
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 1 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2023: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement from IDP Chairman Mike Schmuhl today after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of Indiana Republicans' near-total ban on abortion: "Today is the latest in a line of sad days for the rights of Hoosier women. Over three million women in our state have lost the fundamental right to make decisions about their own bo  more

Indiana Democratic Party: No Show Shreve - No Policy Plans, Just a Plan to Try and Buy an Election
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Indianapolis Republican mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve is releasing his first television advertisements this week, before he has even announced any public safety or gun safety plans for the people of Indianapolis. This comes just one day after Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett released his first TV ad of the cycle, titled, "Jonas". Mayor Hogsett's ad champions his ability to hire over 700 new off  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Round Up - Controversial INGOP Legislation Becoming Law July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Of the 1,154 bills filed in the 2023 Indiana General Assembly, lawmakers approved 252 of those. In several bills, Republicans continued their tirade against equality and equity with legislation that attacked Indiana residents' freedom and economic security. See below for this session's round up. * Senate Bill 480 | Authored by: Sen. Tyler Johnson, Sen. Ed Charbonneau, Sen. Gary Byrne - Prohibits   more

Indiana Democratic Party: The Recent History of Nazism in Indiana is Unacceptable
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Wednesday June 21, a newsletter authored by the Hamilton County Chapter of the far-right group Moms for Liberty circulated widely following its publication of a quote attributed to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Unfortunately, this is only the newest instance of Indiana Republican-aligned groups touting pro-nazism sentiments, not the first. In January 2022, Rep. State Sen. Scott Baldwin stated regar  more

Maine Democratic Party Statement on Students for Fair Admissions Rulings
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 29, 2023: Today, the Supreme Court's conservative majority once again reversed itself and erased centuries of legal precedent to outlaw race-conscious admissions policies for both public and private colleges. The pair of cases, Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, were brought by a conservative advocac  more

Montana Democratic Party Statement on Montana Newcomer Tim Sheehy
HELENA, Montana, June 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * Today, Montana newcomer and Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate Tim Sheehy announced his run for U.S. Senate. "Jon Tester has farm equipment that's been in Montana longer than Tim Sheehy," said Monica Robinson, senior communications advisor for the Montana Democratic Party. "The last thing Montanans want in a senator is an out-of-state transplant recruited by Mitch McConnell and   more

Montana Democratic Party: TransplantTim.Com - Montana Democratic Party Launches Website on McConnell Recruit Tim Sheehy
HELENA, Montana, June 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: Today, the Montana Democratic Party launched a new website, TransplantTim.com, highlighting how Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy's recent arrival to Montana, multimillion dollar luxury properties across the state, and ties to lobbyists and DC insiders are out of touch with Montana. The Montana Democratic Party will be running Google search ads directing people to the website. In addit  more

Montana Democratic Party: What Montanans Are Learning About Transplant Tim Less Than 24 Hours After His Launch
HELENA, Montana, June 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, the Montana Democratic Party launched a new website, TransplantTim.com, highlighting how Mitch McConnell recruit Tim Sheehy's recent arrival to Montana, multimillion dollar luxury properties across the state, and ties to lobbyists and DC insiders are out of touch with Montana. Here's what Montanans are watching and hearing a day after Transplant Tim Sheehy's launch: ABC FOX Montana: State De  more

Montana Democrats: The Republican Supermajority Made a Devastating Choice To Ignore Property Tax Hikes
HELENA, Montana, June 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Wednesday morning, Rep. Jonathan Karlen (D - Missoula County) and Sheila Hogan, executive director of the Montana Democratic Party held a press call to discuss the GOP's drastic property tax hikes hitting Montana homeowners, after a session of inaction. Sheila Hogan also announced that the Montana Democratic Party would be holding town halls across the state to hear from Montanans about this Republic  more

N.H. Democratic Leaders Call Out 2024 Republicans' MAGA Agenda Ahead of Competing Visits
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 28 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Today, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley and NH Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy blasted Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy's MAGA agenda of banning abortion, gutting Social Security and Medicare, and rigging the economy for the ultra-wealthy ahead of their competing visits tomorrow. Speakers called out Trump, DeSantis, Haley, and Ramaswamy for their agen  more

N.H. Democratic Party: Ron DeSantis Once Again Avoids His Abortion Record in New Hampshire
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 28 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * Today, Ron DeSantis once again removed any mentions of his abortion record from his New Hampshire stump speech. NHDP spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement in response: "Four trips to New Hampshire, and four stump speeches with Ron DeSantis deliberately taking out any mention of how he signed one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country. DeS  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Dem Focus Groups - Hispanics Slipping Away in Arizona
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Alarm bells are going off... Democrat focus groups found Hispanic voters in Arizona are rejecting their extreme agenda. This mirrors the findings of a recent Axios poll. Hispanic voters believe 'Bidenomics' have done "nothing" for them, and they can't stand Democrats' extremism on crime -- from defunding the police to siding with criminals over victims. "People view crime in Arizona and Nevada as   more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Dem Focus Groups - Hispanics Slipping Away in Nevada
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Alarm bells are going off... Democrat focus groups found Hispanic voters in Nevada are rejecting their extreme agenda. This mirrors the findings of a recent Axios poll. Hispanic voters believe 'Bidenomics' have done "nothing" for them, and they can't stand Democrats' extremism on crime -- from defunding the police to siding with criminals over victims. "People view crime in Arizona and Nevada as im  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Vargas is Hand-Picked by Extreme Democrats
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Following the news Tony Vargas was spotted flying back from D.C. after hanging out with the likes of Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi, it was no surprise to hear the head of the Nebraska Democratic Party is encouraging Vargas to run again. Now is a good time to reminisce on Vargas's extreme and radical past: * Joined the violent Black Lives Matter protests. * Bashed law enforcement for protectin  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ASSOCIATED PRESS - NEVADA GOVERNOR VETOES BILL MEANT TO PUBLICIZE HIS POST-INAUGURAL DONORS
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: First, Joe Lombardo hid his inaugural committee donors behind a dark money group. Then, he vetoed legislation that would require him to disclose said donors. Now, he's lying about the language of the bill - claiming it only applies to his office when it actually applies to all constitutional officers - because he couldn't come up with a logical reason for his veto. Considering Lombardo is already bough  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: CNN - THIS HISTORICALLY-BLACK NEVADA NEIGHBORHOOD HAS BEEN SINKING FOR DECADES. A NEW LAW MAY FINALLY HELP RESIDENTS MOVE OUT
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Thanks to the leadership of Senator Dina Neal and legislative Democrats, residents of the historically-Black Windsor Park neighborhood will receive housing assistance after their homes started sinking decades ago. While Governor Lombardo - who almost vetoed the bill - has been under fire for vetoing critical housing legislation, Democrats are holding the governor accountable and fighting to ensure Nevad  more

NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEVADA CURRENT - CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER WARNING QUIETLY REMOVED FROM STATE ABORTION INFO WEBSITE
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Joe Lombardo's anti-abortion agenda is on full display after he instructed the state to remove warnings from its website about the misleading tactics of crisis pregnancy centers. This comes as no surprise considering he previously used both campaign and taxpayer funds to uplift anti-abortion organizations. And just weeks ago, Lombardo vetoed a bill to protect and expand access to contraception. Just li  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Congressman Bob Latta Celebrates Broadband Internet Investments He Voted Against
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 29, 2023: Earlier this week, Congressman Bob Latta released a statement celebrating a major investment in broadband internet for Ohioans. The problem? Latta voted against The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which made the funding possible. It's the latest example of Ohio Republicans taking credit for the work of Ohio Democrats to move our economy forward and help working families get ahead. "Thanks to the wor  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Frank LaWhoops - Three Strikes, You're Out
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Frank LaWhoops is striking out after making his third big time "screw up" last week which could cost Ohioans hundreds of thousands of dollars. More on Frank LaWhoops' strikeout: 1. First, Frank LaWhoops has been criticized by Ohioans across the state - including elections workers - for weeks for "lying" about State Issue 1 and following special interests' "marching orders." 2. Then, LaWhoops was ordered by the St  more

Ohio Democratic Party: Joe Deters' Scandal-Ridden Former Chief of Staff Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on June 30, 2023: Today, Matt Borges - former chief of staff to GOP Supreme Court Justice* Joe Deters - was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in the largest public bribery scandal in Ohio history. Today's sentencing follows Borges' pay-to-play scandal when he worked as Deters' chief of staff, raising serious questions about the people Justice* Deters surrounds himself with. Deters has also faced   more

Ohio Democratic Party: LaRose Super PAC Being Run by Former Householder Operative
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: On the same day Larry Householder will be sentenced in federal court, a new report is exposing Frank LaRose's close ties to the largest corruption scandal in Ohio's history - including new information that LaRose's super PAC is being led by a former Householder operative. Ohioans have slammed LaRose for his sketchy shadow campaign which continues to be dogged by ethics concerns. The Daily Beast found that LaRose had  more

Ohio Democratic Party: LaRose's Latest Mistake Costs Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohio taxpayers could be footing a bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars after Frank LaWhoops "screws up big-time" by sending the wrong ballot language to county elections officials for the August special election. This mistake comes after LaWhoops was ordered by the State Supreme Court to rewrite misleading ballot language and has been criticized for "lying" about State Issue 1 and following special interests'   more

Ohio Democratic Party: LaWhoops Still Must Answer - How Much Is Your Latest Mistake Costing Ohioans?
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: LaWhoops is being called out by outlets across Ohio after he "screws up big-time" - potentially costing Ohio taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars - by sending the wrong ballot language to county elections officials for the August special election days before the deadline to mail absentee ballots to military members and overseas voters. Many counties had already started placing ballot orders, printing ballots,   more

Ohio Democratic Party: Ohioans Slam LaRose for Sketchy Fundraising, "Campaigning Out of His Office"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohioans continue to call out Frank LaRose for his sketchy tactics as ethics concerns surround his "shadow campaign" for Ohio's Senate seat: * Tribune Chronicle: "It's unacceptable that LaRose is clearly more focused on running for higher office than on doing the job he was elected to do." * The Intelligencer: "To any thinking Ohioan, LaRose is campaigning out of his office... He should know better." As Ohioans sl  more

Ohio Democratic Party: What You Missed This Week in #OHSEN - Sketchy Dealings, Out-Of-Step Positions, and One Expensive Whoopsie Daisy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: It's been a busy week in Ohio politics with the sentencing of Larry Householder and Matt Borges in the largest corruption case in state history - but don't miss the Ohio Senate connection and everything else that happened this week in what's already been called one of the "messiest, "most expensive" and "bruising" primary battles in the country. * * * NEW REPORT SHOWS FRANK LAROSE'S SUPER PAC IS BEING RUN BY FORMER  more

Oklahoma Democratic Party Statement on President Biden Investing in Oklahoma Broadband
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America Agenda continues to deliver historic economic progress for Oklahoma - this time with a new investment in affordable, accessible high-speed internet. Thanks to President Biden's leadership and once-in-a-generation investments in American communities, the BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) Program will provide Oklahomans with an add  more

One Year After Dobbs-Democratic Party of New Mexico Reacts
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 26 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 24, 2023: * * * Today marks one year since the US Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, overturning nearly 50 years of legal protections established in Roe vs. Wade and destroying the federally-protected right to access safe and legal abortions for Americans in many states. The Supreme Court's decision one year ago today stole the right to decide when and ho  more

ONE YEAR AFTER DOBBS: WHERE ABORTION RIGHTS STAND IN VIRGINIA
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: One year ago this past weekend, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with their infamous decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case. The Dobbs decision opened the floodgates for GOP extremists across the country who have sought for decades to ban abortion. What women have long feared has come to pass since the Dobbs decision. Repressive laws are being proposed in state aft  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: CHAIRMAN SEN. SHARIF STREET STATEMENT ON PAIR OF SCOTUS DECISIONS
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2023: * * * In response to the Supreme Court's decisions, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Sen. Sharif Street issued the following statement: "This pair of decisions by the Supreme Court denying student loan forgiveness to millions of hardworking Pennsylvanians and their families across the country and allowing serving providers to discriminate against same-sex couples show how   more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: FLASHBACK FRIDAY - TRUMP TRASHES "WALL STREET REPUBLICAN" DAVID MCCORMICK
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 30, 2023: Donald Trump is returning to Pennsylvania today for the Moms for Liberty Summit. Just over a year ago, Trump took the stage at a "Save America Rally" and ripped into Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick's ties to Wall Street, China and Mitch McConnell. WATCH: https://www.padems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NEWSMAXTV_05-06-2022_21.10.18.mp4 Read the highlights: * "He  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: PA DOCTORS SPEAK OUT AGAINST DAVID MCCORMICK'S RECORD ON ABORTION
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on June 30, 2023: Last week, David McCormick came under fire from Pennsylvania doctors and elected officials for his extreme position on abortion. In response, McCormick has tried to run from his well-established record of supporting an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. Today, Pennsylvania doctors are slamming McCormick for trying to paper over his dangerous record: "We heard Davi  more

PA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: THE REAL DAVID MCCORMICK - SHIPPING AMERICAN JOBS OVERSEAS
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Just over a year ago, David McCormick suffered a bruising primary loss after he was brutally attacked by his opponents for his history of profiting from shipping American jobs overseas. McCormick built a fortune of up to $290 million by investing billions for the Chinese government and creating jobs overseas while laying off workers in Pennsylvania. As McCormick considers another Senate bid in 202  more

PA. DEMS CHAIR ISSUES STATEMENT AHEAD OF MOMS FOR LIBERTY SUMMIT
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2023: * * * Today, ahead of the Moms for Liberty Summit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Sharif Street issued the following statement: "MAGA Republicans are flocking to Philadelphia this weekend to rub shoulders with the same extremist group that's crusading to ban books from schools and force politics into classrooms across the country - but that comes as no  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR SENATOR SHARIF STREET ON SCOTUS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RULING
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * In response to the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Sen. Sharif Street issued the following statement: "The decision by the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action firmly uproots the standards and principles that have helped bring diversity to university admissions at every institution, including the Ivy League. W  more

Texas Democratic Party: Chairman Hinojosa Congratulates Palestine Mayor-Elect Mitchell Jordan
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * Today, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement congratulating Mitchell Jordan on being elected Mayor of Palestine, Texas - the first Black Texan to be elected to the position: "I speak on behalf of Texas Democrats across the state when I offer a heartfelt congratulations to Mayor-elect Mitchell Jordan - the first Black Texan to hold the role in  more

Texas Democratic Party: Chairman Hinojosa Releases Statement on Supreme Court Upholding Democracy in Moore Vs. Harper
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * Today, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement on the Supreme Court upholding democracy nationwide in the North Carolina Moore v. Harper case: "After President Biden's victory in 2020, far-right, treasonous ultra-MAGA Republican elected officials across the country swiftly moved to nullify the results of the free and fair election - simply beca  more

Texas Democrats Release Statement on SCOTUS Curtailing Rights for LGBTQ+ Americans and Allowing for Discrimination
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2023: * * * Today, Jeff Strater, President of the Texas Stonewall Democrats, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court voting to curtail rights for LGBTQ+ Americans and allowing for discrimination on the basis of "religious freedom": "Far-right extremists, this time under the supposed guise of 'religious freedom,' have succeeded in allowing unfettered discrimination in public accomm  more

Texas Democrats Release Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Relieve Student Loan Debt
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2023: * * * Today, State Representative James Talarico, a former public school teacher, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court voting to strike down the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to relieve student loan debt: "Today, a group of right-wing judicial extremists struck down President Biden's plan to provide desperately-needed economic relief to countless student loan debt  more

Texas Democrats Release Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Banning Affirmative Action in Colleges and Universities
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * Today, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa and Texas Coalition of Black Democrats State Chair Carroll Robinson released the following joint statement on the U.S. Supreme Court voting to ban affirmative action in colleges and universities: "When a country systematically wrongs one group of people - to make those people whole again - merely ending the practice is not enough.  more

VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DEMOCRATS NOMINATE ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE SLATES OF CANDIDATES IN VIRGINIA HISTORY
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 28, 2023: On Monday, The Washington Post shared a profile of the historic diversity in the Democratic slate of nominees for the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate, as well as the predictable lack of diversity in the Republican slate. "We are so proud to have so many talented, qualified, hard-working individuals running for the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate," said DPVA Cha  more

VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: STATEMENT ON SCOTUS' AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RULING FROM DPVA VICE CHAIR OF OUTREACH, SEN. L. LOUISE LUCAS
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * Today, the conservative justices on the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6-3 majority opinion, striking down affirmative action at U.S. colleges. Following the announcement of the court's decision, Senator L. Louise Lucas, Vice Chair of Outreach for the Democratic Party of Virginia, issued the following statement: "I have personally lived the legacy of racial discrim  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: ICYMI - "The Future Of Abortion Rights Will Essentially Be On The Ballot In 2024"
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 29 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: On the one year anniversary of the disastrous Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Democrats called out Republicans for their radical, anti-freedom agenda, and emphasized that the way we'll be able to prevent Republicans from passing a national abortion ban is by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin. Senator Baldwin is leading the fight to protect reproductive freedoms in Wisconsin and nationwide. See bel  more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: ICYMI - Wisconsin To Receive More Than $1 Billion In Federal Funds To Expand Broadband In Underserved Areas
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on June 27, 2023: Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that Wisconsin will receive over $1 billion dollars to expand broadband access as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda. Made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which passed without the vote of a single Wisconsin Republican in Congress, the Biden-Harris Administration's Internet for All program will help conne  more