| Politics: Democratic Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday March 30, 2025 ( 35 items ) |
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"Do Not Fret:" Sears Dismisses Concerns of Virginians Who Lost Jobs Because of Trump
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 26 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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"Do Not Fret:" Sears Dismisses Concerns of Virginians Who Lost Jobs Because of Trump
Winsome Earle-Sears: "This is life happening"
VIRGINIA - A new report from WTOP details the latest example of Winsome Earle-Sears' defending Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy that have put thousands of Virginians at risk of losing their jobs.
When asked about the federal layoffs t
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57 DAYS LATER: Sears Still Owes Virginians Answers on Her Vote Against the Right to Contraception Act
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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57 DAYS LATER: Sears Still Owes Virginians Answers on Her Vote Against the Right to Contraception Act
It's been 57 days since Winsome Earle-Sears "couldn't resist" voting against a bill that would guarantee Virginia women access to birth control and contraception. Sears has not answered why she wants to leave the door open to extreme restrictions on access to birth control and emergency cont
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58 DAYS LATER: Sears Still Owes Virginians Answers on Her Vote Against the Right to Contraception Act
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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58 DAYS LATER: Sears Still Owes Virginians Answers on Her Vote Against the Right to Contraception Act
It's been 58 days since Winsome Earle-Sears "couldn't resist" voting against a bill that would guarantee Virginia women access to birth control and contraception. Sears has not answered why she wants to leave the door open to extreme restrictions on access to birth control and emergency con
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A Message From the Chair: Republicans Keep Voting Against Our Kids. Let's Vote Them Out.
BOISE, Idaho, March 29 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by on March 28, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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A Message from the Chair: Republicans Keep Voting Against Our Kids. Let's Vote Them Out.
When we prepare our kids to succeed, we invest in the future of Idaho. But Republicans in the Statehouse are bringing new attacks on education every week that take opportunities away from students. We can't let this disregard for our children continue.
Republicans on I
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AG Ford, Education Leaders Slam Joe Lombardo Over His Support of Trump's Order to Eliminate the Department of Education
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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AG Ford, Education Leaders Slam Joe Lombardo Over His Support of Trump's Order to Eliminate the Department of Education
Last week, Attorney General Aaron Ford alongside State Senator Angie Taylor and education leaders slammed Joe Lombardo for coming out in full support of Donald Trump signing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, helping pave the way for more tax cuts for
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As State Police Shortages Increase, Joe Lombardo Said Police Unions Are Just Complaining
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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As State Police Shortages Increase, Joe Lombardo Said Police Unions Are Just Complaining
After months of inaction from Joe Lombardo on Nevada's state police shortage, Lombardo told KLAS that while police are citing take-home pay as the reason for shortages, those are just constant complaints "of people that represent them, in particular to the union representatives." Lombardo dismissed the high
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DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby's Statement on Youngkin Gutting Right to Contraception Act
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 26 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 25, 2025:
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DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby's Statement on Youngkin Gutting Right to Contraception Act
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin gutted and refused to sign the Right to Contraception Act, which would guarantee a woman's right to access contraception and birth control, including the pill, IUDs, and emergency contraceptives.
DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby released the following stateme
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ICYMI: "1 In 10 Maryland Workers Is A Federal Employee" [Baltimore Banner]
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 29 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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ICYMI: "1 in 10 Maryland Workers is a Federal Employee" [Baltimore Banner]
"No other state is at risk as much as Maryland" to Trump's reckless job cuts
Donald Trump is taking direct shots at Maryland's economy by firing tens of thousands of federal workers. A recent Baltimore Banner report echoes analysis by Moody's Ratings that found no other state is as vulnerable to Trump's cuts than Maryland,
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ICYMI: "Trump's Tariffs On Cars Hit Baltimore's Top Import" [Baltimore Banner]
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 29 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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ICYMI: "Trump's Tariffs on Cars Hit Baltimore's Top Import" [Baltimore Banner]
"The Port of Baltimore is typically the nation's biggest importer of foreign vehicles"
Donald Trump's disastrous trade war with our allies will cost Marylanders, especially those interested in buying or insuring a car. The Baltimore Banner reports that the Port of Baltimore, "a top importer of cars for more than a decad
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ICYMI: DNC Invests in WI and FL Coordinated Campaigns To Boost Organizing and Voter Protection Efforts Ahead of April 1 Elections
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: DNC Invests in WI and FL Coordinated Campaigns To Boost Organizing and Voter Protection Efforts Ahead of April 1 Elections
Last week, ahead of the April 1 special elections in Wisconsin and Florida, the DNC announced groundbreaking investments into each state's Democratic coordinated campaigns to turbocharge grassroots organizing and strengthen voter protection operations on the ground.
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ICYMI: Trump Rips Millions From Michigan's State Health Services
LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Trump Rips Millions from Michigan's State Health Services
In the latest step of his extremist agenda, Trump is jeopardizing addiction care, vaccines, mental health services, and more across Michigan
LANSING -- In case you missed it, the New York Times revealed yesterday that Trump has gutted $12 billion in funding for critical state health services, with a spokesman from Trump's Depa
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Joe Lombardo Calls Donald Trump Eliminating Dept. of Ed, Firing Nevadans "Good"
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 25 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Joe Lombardo Calls Donald Trump Eliminating Dept. of Ed, Firing Nevadans "Good"
Joe Lombardo: "I think he's done good. He's done exactly what he ran on."
Yesterday, in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Joe Lombardo told reporters, "I think he's done good" in reference to Donald Trump laying off Nevadans with federal jobs, eliminating the Department of Education, and pushing a sc
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MDP Statement Following the Passage of Medicaid Expansion
HELENA, Montana, March 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 28, 2025:
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MDP Statement Following the Passage of Medicaid Expansion
Helena, MT- The Montana Democratic Party released the following statement on the passage of Medicaid Expansion:
"Once again, Montana Democrats delivered for working families and guaranteed healthcare to more than 75,000 people by passing Medicaid Expansion," said Interim Executive Director Justin Ailport. "While the GOP i
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MDP Statement on Trump Cutting 10,000 More HHS Jobs
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 29 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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MDP Statement on Trump Cutting 10,000 More HHS Jobs
~40% of federal workers who live in Maryland work at the Department of Health and Human Services
Following breaking news that Donald Trump is cutting an additional 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services - on top of the 10,000 layoffs already proposed - Maryland Democratic Party Executive Director Karen Darkes released the belo
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Michigan Dems Chair Slams Trump's Attacks on Social Security With Nominee Bisignano
LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 25, 2025:
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STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Slams Trump's Attacks on Social Security with Nominee Bisignano
LANSING -- Following Frank Bisignano's hearings today to be Trump's head of Social Security Administration, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"More than two million Michiganders rely on Social Security to pay rent, put food on
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Michigan Dems Slam Election Deniers Testimony in Hall's Phony Election Integrity Committee
LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 25, 2025:
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STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Slam Election Deniers Testimony in Hall's Phony Election Integrity Committee
This morning, Matt Hall's sham Election Integrity Committee brought in two election deniers to spread misinformation and distrust
LANSING -- Earlier today, Matt Hall's House Election Integrity Committee brought in two fervent election deniers, Ramon Jackson and Pastor Loren
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Montana Democratic Party: Justin Ailport - Protests are About to Get Even Bigger
HELENA, Montana, March 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Justin Ailport: Protests are about to get even bigger
MDP Interim Executive Director Justin Ailport: "Senator Daines, Senator Sheehy, Congressman Zinke, and Congressman Downing are cheering on the Trump administration like a bunch of brainless frat bros watching a keg stand."
Helena, MT-- In a new column, Montana Democratic Party Interim Executive Director Justin Ailport slams President Trump a
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NEW POLL: Trump's Policies Deeply Unpopular with Nevadans
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Trump's Policies Deeply Unpopular with Nevadans
Likely '26 voters overwhelmingly reject GOP on Medicaid, Dept of Education, and infrastructure
A new poll found that core pieces of Donald Trump's agenda are already deeply unpopular with Nevadans, particularly in the areas of education, infrastructure, and Medicaid. As Trump's job approval is in freefall, many of his early decisions a
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NEW REPORT: Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada's Unemployment Rate Remains Highest In The Nation
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada's Unemployment Rate Remains Highest In The Nation
Lombardo: "The unemployment rate hasn't gotten better."
A new report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that under Joe Lombardo, Nevada's unemployment rate in February remained the highest in the nation at 5.8%. Since February 2024, Nevada's unemployment has increased.5% and is higher
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Donald Trump Appointing Sigal Chattah As Nevada's U.S. Attorney
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Donald Trump Appointing Sigal Chattah As Nevada's U.S. Attorney
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement on Donald Trump appointing Sigal Chattah as Nevada's interim United States Attorney:
"Sigal Chattah is grossly unfit to serve as Nevada's US Attorney. While running for Attorney General, Chattah said she would use
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NV DEMS DIGEST: Cortez Masto, Rosen, Titus Named Most Effective Members of Congress, Dems Fight Back Against Trump Eliminating Dept. of Ed
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NV DEMS DIGEST: Cortez Masto, Rosen, Titus Named Most Effective Members of Congress, Dems Fight Back Against Trump Eliminating Dept. of Ed
NOTE: This is an overview of recent actions, not a comprehensive roundup of everything our incredible federal Democrats are doing. Want more examples? Follow @NVDems @SenCortezMasto, @SenJackyRosen, @repdinatitus, @RepHorsford, and @RepSusieLee
What Dems A
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Ohio Democratic Party Chair Condemns Anti-Worker Senate Bill 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohio Democratic Party Chair Condemns Anti-Worker Senate Bill 1
Columbus, Ohio- Today, the Ohio Senate voted in a concurrence vote to send Senate Bill 1 to Governor Mike DeWine, where he is likely to sign it into law. Instead of providing accessible and affordable education for as many Ohioans as possible, Republicans would rather attack the future of Ohio workers and students.
Senate Bill 1 bans faculty s
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Ohio Democratic Party to Hold Day of Action Urging Gov DeWine to Veto SB1
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohio Democratic Party to Hold Day of Action Urging Gov DeWine to Veto SB1
Columbus, Ohio- Tomorrow, Thursday March 27th, the Ohio Democratic Party will host a Day of Action to urge Governor DeWine to veto Senate Bill One. All day, Ohioans will join the Ohio Dems team to call Governor DeWine and urge him to veto this dangerous, out-of-touch legislation.
If signed, Senate Bill One will drive Ohioans and bus
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Ohio Democrats Fill Up Voicemail Urging DeWine to Veto SB1
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ohio Democrats Fill Up Voicemail Urging DeWine to Veto SB1
Columbus, Ohio- Yesterday, Ohioans across the state joined the Ohio Democratic Party to make calls and send emails, urging Governor DeWine to veto Senate Bill One. Instead of working to boost education for all Ohioans, Republicans would rather attack the future of Ohio workers and students.
As Ohioans attempted to tell the governor to veto this ou
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On The Record: Joe Lombardo Vetoed Bills To Lower Housing Costs, Now Nevada's Housing Crisis Has Worsened
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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On The Record: Joe Lombardo Vetoed Bills To Lower Housing Costs, Now Nevada's Housing Crisis Has Worsened
Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada is facing one of the toughest housing crises in the nation with eviction rates in Las Vegas being among the highest in the country and homelessness hitting its highest peak since the Great Recession. In the past year alone there have been over 47,000 evictions in
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RACE TO THE RIGHT: As Sears, LaRock, and Chase Run Further Right, Virginians Are Left Behind on Key Issues
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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RACE TO THE RIGHT: As Sears, LaRock, and Chase Run Further Right, Virginians Are Left Behind on Key Issues
This week the intensifying GOP Governor slugfest continued as Winsome Earle-Sears, Dave LaRock, and Amanda Chase race to the right taking extreme positions and tearing each other down all while leaving Virginians behind.
SCHOOL BUS CROSSING
Schoolhouse LaRock: On Monday, a Virginia t
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Rep-Elect Dan Goughnour Secures Democratic Majority in Pennsylvania State House
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on March 25, 2025:
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NEW: Rep-Elect Dan Goughnour Secures Democratic Majority in Pennsylvania State House
Tonight, in a special election in Pennsylvania's 35th House District, Democrat Dan Goughnour clinched victory, securing a one-seat Democratic majority once again to continue to move Pennsylvania forward.
A reminder: DNC Chair Ken Martin campaigned with Goughnour in February on the first stop
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Thousands of Montanans Rally Against Trump Cuts and Montana's All-Republican Congressional Delegation
HELENA, Montana, March 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 25, 2025:
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Thousands of Montanans Rally Against Trump Cuts and Montana's All-Republican Congressional Delegation
Helena, MT--Thousands of Montanans gathered across the state within the last week to protest the Trump Administration and Elon Musk's slashes and cuts to the federal government. Rally-goers also expressed anger and frustration with Montana's all-Republican congressional delegat
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Virginia Democratic Party: "Do Not Fret" - Sears Dismisses Concerns of Virginians Who Lost Jobs Because of Trump
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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"Do Not Fret:" Sears Dismisses Concerns of Virginians Who Lost Jobs Because of Trump
Winsome Earle-Sears: "This is life happening"
A new report from WTOP details the latest example of Winsome Earle-Sears' defending Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy that have put thousands of Virginians at risk of losing their jobs.
When asked about the federal layoffs that are jeo
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Virginia Democratic Party: Virginia Teacher and Elected Leaders Call on GOP Governor Candidates to Stand Up for Virginia Students
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Virginia Teacher and Elected Leaders Call on GOP Governor Candidates to Stand Up for Virginia Students
by Maggie Amjad
Calls Follow Trump Executive Order Dismantling the Department of Education
Today, following Donald Trump's recent executive order dismantling the Department of Education, a Virginia teacher and elected officials called on GOP Governor candidates to stand up for Virginia s
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Virginia Democratic Party: Youngkin Vetoes Bills That Would Help Working Families Get Ahead, Improve Public Safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 26 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 25, 2025:
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Youngkin Vetoes Bills That Would Help Working Families Get Ahead, Improve Public Safety
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin moved Virginia backward by vetoing critical legislation that would have helped working families get ahead and improved public safety. Among the bills he rejected were those that would have raised the minimum wage, increased workers' rights, provided pai
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Washington Examiner: "Virginia Republicans Have A Winsome Earle-Sears Problem"
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Washington Examiner: "Virginia Republicans Have a Winsome Earle-Sears Problem"
New reporting from the Washington Examiner names Winsome Earle-Sears as Virginia Republicans' biggest problem and highlights how Sears has "struggled," "churned through staff," and predicts her campaign will "continue to stumble and stagger."
Washington Examiner: Virginia Republicans have a Winsome Earle-Sear
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WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: Senators Husted & Moreno Still Not Accessible
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: Senators Husted & Moreno Still Not Accessible
Columbus, Ohio- New Ohio Senators Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno have both been in office for months now, but reporting from ABC 6 revealed Ohioans are still having trouble reaching their senators.
While Ohioans struggle with the cost of living, Senators Husted and Moreno are spending their time in Washington rubber stamping Donald Trum
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WHAT THEY'RE READING: "Deeply Fiscally Responsible Budget," "Maryland Has the Assets... To Attract Companies"
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 29 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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WHAT THEY'RE READING: "Deeply Fiscally Responsible Budget," "Maryland Has the Assets... to Attract Companies"
Budget framework would close deficit, provide tax relief to middle class, and make Maryland more business-friendly
Marylanders are reading about how Governor Moore and state legislative leaders are working on a budget that cuts or keeps taxes the same for 94% of Marylanders, grows the econ
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WINSOME, LOSE SOME: With a Flailing Campaign, Sears Should Be Fretting
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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WINSOME, LOSE SOME: With a Flailing Campaign, Sears Should Be Fretting
It's been another challenging week for Winsome Earle-Sears as the GOP Governor's primary accelerates, her opponents strike, and Virginians hold her accountable for her extreme agenda and her dismissive comments. Sears definitely should be fretting.
SETTLING THIS WEEK'S SCORE
Winsome's Wins:
* Don't Fret: Sears is addi
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