WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news: * * * - Kelly & Larson Headline Bipartisan Discussion About Strengthening Social Security * * * With a recent report showing that the Social Security Trust Fund will run out of money by 2035, The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange hosted a breakfast discussion yesterday morning about the importance of strengthening retirement security in the United States. The discussion was led by U.S. Reps. Mike Ke  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 1 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news: Today, the New Hampshire State Republican Committee released its latest digital ad, "A Tale of Two Plans." The advertisement highlights the stark contrast between Governor Chris Sununu's innovative plan, which leverages the economies of scale of both New Hampshire and Vermont's state employees base to deliver a competitively priced Paid Family Medical Leave plan, against Senate Majority Leader Dan Fe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Virginia Governor Ralph Northam this morning vetoed House Bill 2042. The bill, patroned by Del. Kathleen Murphy (D - Fairfax) and House Majority Leader Todd Gilbert (R - Shenandoah), was a bipartisan effort to protect survivors of repeat domestic abuse. On the same day, Governor Northam wrote an opinion piece in the Washington Post attempting to link his vetoes to repairing his own badly damaged reputation in   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release: A new report released today by the American Immigration Council finds that Americans' attitudes toward unauthorized immigrants are, among other factors, deeply related to their personal values and to the type of contact they have with immigrants in their daily lives. The report, "The Role of Contact and Values in Public Attitudes Toward Unauthorized Immigrants," shows that: * The native-born hold more   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: The Massachusetts Republican Jewish Committee and the Massachusetts Republican Party wish to thank President Trump for sending the first-ever United States delegation to the March of the Living in Poland, a day that coincides with Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day. The March of the Living is a procession from the infamous gate of the Auschwitz concentration camp to the entrance of the Birkenau death   more

NEWTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: The Massachusetts Republican State Committee on Tuesday voted unanimously to condemn radical legislation that seeks to expand the abortion industry's presence in the commonwealth, and remove any moral or legal obligation to save the lives of babies born alive. The proposal being pushed by the Radical Democrats and their financial backers such as the Planned Parenthood Action Fund would strip medical c  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 30 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek regarding Democrat bills that infringe upon the Second Amendment and Article 2A Rights: "New Hampshire Democrats simply do not understand: New Hampshire is always among the safest states in the nation because of our strong Second Amendment and Article 2A community, and the legislation that Democrats are proposing will curb the strength and protections of our rights.  more

TIRANA, Albania, April 30 -- The office of the President of Albania issued the following news: Upon their request, the President of the Republic, H. E. Ilir Meta received today the leaders of the Right Center Group: the chairman of the Republican Party, Mr. Fatmir Mediu, of the Agrarian Environmental Party, Mr. Agron Duka, the chairman of the Union for Human Rights Party, Mr. Vangjel Dule, the chairman of the Christian Democratic Party, Mr. Nard Ndoka and the chairman of the National Developmen  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 30 -- One Wisconsin Now, a liberal issue advocacy organization that focuses on advancing progressive leadership and values, issued the following news release: * * * - Delaying Deliberations Until After Special Interest Shakedown a Clear Sign of GOP Budget Priorities * * * Legislative Republicans are delaying the start of their state budget deliberations until at least May 9, according to the office of Republican Joint Committee on Finance co-chair Alberta Darling, a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following commentary by Chairman Jim Lyons: A bill currently before the state Legislature seeking to transform Massachusetts into a "sanctuary state" proves beyond a doubt the Radical Left's disdain for American sovereignty, and especially the rule of law. The misnamed "Safe Communities Act" is about neither safety nor community. A more truthful name for this bill is "The Unsafe Communities Act." Why is that? H  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news: Today, Senate Bill 2 passed the Texas House and advanced to Conference Committee. Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey commented: "Thank you to the Republican Legislators in the Texas House for advancing sorely needed property tax reform. Texans have been overwhelmed by the crushing burden of skyrocketing property taxes - they have had enough. By allowing Texans to vote on any rate increase above 3.5%,   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks regarding the death of ex-Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana: "I know many of my colleagues were as sad as I was to learn yesterday that our esteemed former colleague Senator Dick Lugar had died at the age of 87. Many members past and present knew Dick Lugar as a senior peer who always seemed to have the perfect advice or the exact perspective you needed to hear. More recently, others got t  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin pledged that she would not take donations from corporations. However, according to last month's Federal Election Committee (FEC) disclosure, that pledge rings hollow. Since taking office, Slotkin has received thousands of dollars in corporate cash funneled through Democrat Political Action Committees allowing the Congresswoman to sidestep her pledge. One such group funding Slotkin  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Social Security Works issued the following news release: * * * - Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Social Security Works, and Wendell Potter's Business - Initiative for Health Policy Launch New Accountability Effort to Make Supporting Big Pharma a Badge of Shame * * * An unprecedented and first-of-its-kind congressional score card will be the center of a new accountability push by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Social Security Works, and former Cigna Ex  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Moments ago, the so-called "big three" -- Abbott, Patrick, and Bonnen reiterated their unequivocal support for a dangerous sales tax increase that would be a hit to the wallet for every Texan. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Despite the dire consequences and bipartisan pushback against this dangerous measure, Republican Party leaders decided to double down on  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: Democrat district attorneys on Monday filed a sweeping federal lawsuit that seeks to bar immigration officials from setting foot inside Massachusetts state courts, prompting Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jim Lyons to point out that the lawsuit flies in the face of the state's own guidelines. Lyons referenced a November 2017 state trial court guidance letter, entitled "Policy and Procedure  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Today, Vice President Pence makes a visit to Virginia to tour the USS Harry S. Truman, speak with the hardworking crew members, and attend a USMCA roundtable discussion with Virginia business leaders. As he arrives in Norfolk, our nation's economy has been roaring! Here are just a few of the unprecedented gains: * The U.S. economy grew 3.2% in the first quarter of 2019, far exceeding expectations. * With  more