ATLANTA, Georgia, April 24 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Brian Kemp reaches his 100th day in office, here are 10 ways he's already failed Georgians: He forced through extreme abortion ban legislation, against the interest of Georgia women, Georgia business, and Georgia doctors. He broke his promises to Georgia teachers by failing to get them the $5,000 raise he promised during his campaign. Instead of keeping his promises to educators, he decided to pa  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news, dated April 23: Senator Tillis recently reaffirmed his support for offshore drilling, voting to confirm oil lobbyist David Bernhardt, bending over backwards to explain that he and President Trump are "in the same place" on the issue, and affirming that he continues to support "the process" of opening up our shores. Coastal communities, however, feel very differently - and they're speaking out.   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: With the bill-filing deadline behind us, it's clear that Democratic lawmakers have used this session to focus on the kitchen-table issues impacting North Carolinians across our state like expanding access to health care, ensuring working families have more money in their pockets, supporting our teachers and reforming our political system. A commitment to putting the people first is what led Demo  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 22 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: The 2019 Legislative Session featured a number of groundbreaking bills from Democratic lawmakers that recognize the pressing need to combat climate change, save Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, and protect the environment for future generations. "Marylanders rely on our party to defend the Bay from pollution and overfishing," Maryland Democratic Party Chair Maya Rockeymoore Cummings said. "They also count on ou  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Jon Husted questioned an executive order proposed by a Democratic candidate on Tuesday, but never expressed similar concerns when Donald Trump used an executive order to declare a fake national emergency and divert up to $112 million from Ohio military projects to fund his vanity project. "Donald Trump's executive order will cost Ohio jobs and Ohio military personnel the resources they need, including at Wright-Pa  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced that Lisa Peth will serve as its first Municipal Victory Program Director, overseeing a new push by the FDP to expand the Democratic bench this cycle by building progressive power at the local level. Over the next twenty months, the FDP's Municipal Victory Program will invest in local candidates and provide critical data, organizing, paid media, digital, and c  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo: Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement congratulating Representatives Evan Jenne and Bobby DuBose, who will lead the House Democratic Caucus and its campaign arm -- House Victory -- for 2020-2022, and Leader-Designate Ben Diamond -- who will lead the caucus for 2022-2024: "Congratulations to Representatives Evan Jenne, Bobby DuBose,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Luisana Perez after Republican state representatives voted to advance Anti-Immigrant Bill (H.B. 527) in the Florida House: "Today is a sad day for Florida. House Republicans today sold out their communities to Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis by passing this xenophobic and discriminatory bill. It's abhorrent that Republican members who represent immigrant communities are now turning their   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 26 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news: A clear pattern is emerging in leftist political circles across the country - get rejected in one election, move on to another, and keep your fingers crossed. Patterns aside, spit balls rarely stick to dart boards. One thing is certain, Texas voters are too sharp to be tricked by Democrat leaders' efforts to repackage a candidate who doesn't hold Texas values. As it turns out, New York Senator Chuck Schumer has   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 25 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Troy Price after Republicans passed a provision in the 2019 budget bill that would require Attorney General Tom Miller to seek the assembly's permission before pursuing certain litigation: "This is yet another power grab by Republicans in the Statehouse who have become so entrenched in playing short-sighted political games that they have lost any regard for the democratic process, the will of Iowa vo  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Donald Trump wants to add Stephen Moore -- one of the architects of Ronald Reagan's "voodoo economics" -- to the Federal Reserve Board, despite Moore's derision of Cleveland and Cincinnati as "the armpits of America." "Sherrod Brown is right when he says Stephen Moore's comments are just the latest ones to disqualify him to serve on the Federal Reserve, making critical decisions about our nation's economic future,  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes: The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement today on behalf of MDP Chair Lavora Barnes regarding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's efforts along with Michigan legislators to crack down on payroll fraud: "Michigan is being robbed of critical funding that could be used for roads, clean water, and education, and for too long, payroll fraud has served as a way  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes regarding Vice President Mike Pence's visiting Michigan: "Mike Pence should take a hard look at the Michigan communities he's visiting today because if he and Donald Trump had been in charge during the Great Recession instead of Barack Obama, places like Taylor and Dearborn would have been devastated. "Instead of taking credit for the achievements of the Obama Administration, Pe  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party announced that Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chairwoman Catherine Cortez Masto will serve as the special guest speaker for the 2019 MDP Legacy Dinner taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Detroit Marriott-Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This year, the party will honor the Legacy of Congressman John D. Dingell, Jr. Cortez Masto is the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: The Democratic Party of Virginia is making history in 2019, though we doubt it's the kind of history they had in mind. A record setting FOURTH Democrat in 2019 has been forced to apologized for racism. Kevin Wade of Woodbridge, VA, was forced to apologize for posting a racist cartoon on his Facebook page. Wade has been asked to withdraw by the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia. However, much like his Gov  more

HELENA, Montana, April 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican candidate for secretary of state Sen. Scott Sales today voted against another piece of legislation that would remove barriers for Montanans to exercise their right to vote. Sales voted against an attempt by Sen. Bryce Bennett (D-Missoula) to bring a bill from Rep. Geraldine Custer (R-Forsyth) up for a vote on the Senate floor. The bill, HB 536, would have allowed Montanans who are applying f  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, anti-immigrant bill SB 168, sponsored by Republican Senator and Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters, was approved in the Florida Senate. This bill forces local law enforcement to act as immigration agents and detain and deport members of immigrant communities. Several amendments looking to protect asylum seekers and victims of crime were filed by Democratic legislators but were voted down by Republican S  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 26 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: Include Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons as among those who cheered the decision by U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling to charge a local judge with obstruction and perjury after she allegedly helped a criminal illegal alien avoid a third deportation. "Finally, we have someone committed to putting the safety of our citizens ahead of identity politics," Lyons said about Lelling. In his an  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman John Zody after Indiana Republicans held a press conference to announce their education budget deal: "Governor Holcomb and Statehouse Republicans continue to disrespect hardworking Indiana teachers by delaying significant pay hikes for teachers with the slowest-growing salaries in the country. " Hoosier teachers have accepted an 'I owe u' from Statehouse Republicans for the better part of  more