INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 19 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a report released Tuesday, the Indianapolis Star detailed a plan by embattled Attorney General Curtis Hill to put Hoosier taxpayers on the hook for legal costs incurred defending himself against sexual harassment claims. Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody questioned whether Republican leaders in the General Assembly stood by Hill's plan to utilize taxpayer dollars to fund a defense agai  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chief Operating Officer Lavora Barnes regarding Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's decision to sign bills that slash the minimum wage increase and gut the earned paid sick time law: "Rick Snyder is rubbing salt in the wounds of Michigan's workers after they endured eight years of Republican politicians rigging the economy against them. "This just means paychecks will be smaller and families already strugglin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman Wayne Goodwin after a federal judge in Texas ruled core provisions of the Affordable Care Act were unconstitutional: "In 2018, more than half a million North Carolinians relied on the Affordable Care Act to receive affordable health care coverage for themselves and their families. Another 500,000 would benefit from closing the health care coverage gap if North Carolina Republicans   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement from Chairman David Pepper in response to last evening's ruling by a Texas judge that puts health coverage in jeopardy for millions of Ohioans: "Over the past two years, Ohioans have been standing up and speaking out to demand that elected officials protect their health care, as Republicans have launched one attack after another. Meanwhile, Ohio Attorn  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: As the gun lobby and Republicans block the same proposals in Washington and Harrisburg, the City of Pittsburgh is attempting to pass commonsense gun safety laws following the horrific shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. These laws would help reduce gun violence, make our communities safer and protect Pennsylvanians. However, Kim Stolfer, president of Firearms Owners Against Crime, stated his oppos  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 17 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of a critical revenue forecast, Indiana Republicans are already framing a 'tight budget', forcing lawmakers to 'right-size' (read cut) the state's budget. It's in jarring contrast to the economic picture President Trump is painting, touting 'the greatest economy in the history of our country'. Statehouse Republicans are transforming a record economy into budget cuts and leaving Indiana teache  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement today on behalf of Chief Operating Officer Lavora Barnes regarding Republicans in Lansing passing a bill to protect dark money groups -- even though Michigan is already one of the worst states in the nation for transparency and accountability. "In their latest lame duck power grab, Republicans in Lansing are shamelessly opening the flood gate  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement: Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the passing of former Austin Mayor Gus Garcia: "We are saddened to hear of former Mayor Gus Garcia's passing. "To say Mayor Garcia was the definition of a transformative leader would be an understatement. His long career in public service began at a time when people of color were treated as second-class citizens. "A political br  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement: Arizona Democratic Party Chair Felecia Rotellini released the following statement after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chose Martha McSally to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate: "Washington, D.C. insiders hand-picked Martha McSally to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate. "After running a divisive, dishonest campaign for over a year, Arizona voters rejected McSally because they don't trust her to fi  more