**ICYMI** Today, the DNC announced its first-ever August congressional recess “Build Back Better” bus tour to highlight how President Biden and Democrats are delivering for the American people with the creation of more than four million jobs, tax cuts for middle-class families, and lower health care costs. As Axios reported this morning, “The ‘Build Back Better Tour’ […]
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DNC Statement on Senate Passage of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Today, the Senate voted to pass President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure plan which would secure critical funding for our nation’s infrastructure. In response, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement: “Thanks to President Biden’s competent leadership, the bipartisan deal has passed the Senate and is on track to help create millions of good-paying jobs, make […]
DNC Announces Nationwide August Recess “Build Back Better” Bus Tour
Bus will travel to more than ten states to highlight how Democrats are delivering for working families Today, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its first ever August congressional recess “Build Back Better” bus tour to highlight how President Biden and Democrats are delivering for the American people with the creation of more than four […]
Republican Candidates for Governor Remain Silent as U.S. Senate Passes Historic Infrastructure Package That Would Bring $9 Billion in Funding to Michigan
LANSING — Hours ago, the U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion package that invests in a sweeping range of infrastructure improvements, from repairing our roads, to replacing lead water pipes and expanding broadband access. It’s the largest federal resource allocation for these sectors in almost a century. However, and […]
Senators Stabenow and Peters join Democrats in Passing Historic Infrastructure Investment
LANSING — The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding today’s passage of the $1T Infrastructure Bill. “Today, on President Biden’s 203rd day in office the Senate Democratic caucus passed historic infrastructure legislation. Infrastructure has bedeviled previous administrations – despite near-weekly promises – and some of the loudest voices in […]
DNC on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Native Caucus Chair Rion Ramirez released the following statement on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “I am proud to stand with Native American Communities as we today commemorate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The resilience of the Native American community in the face of centuries […]
ICYMI: Washington Post: “Democrats Head Home With A Clearer Message for Voters”
**ICYMI** Over the weekend, the Washington Post’s Paul Kane highlighted Democrats’ clear and unified message as members of Congress head home to their states and districts for August recess. The bottom line? With their success rebuilding the economy as a proofpoint, Democrats are making sure voters know that they delivered middle-class tax cuts; an infrastructure plan to create […]
ICYMI: The Hill: GOP chairwoman: Trump ‘still leads the party’
**ICYMI** Over the weekend, GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel made clear her party has no message or vision and is still beholden to Trump. From disrespecting police officers to covering up for an insurrection and spreading the ‘Big Lie,’ Republican leadership continues to make it blatantly obvious that the soul of their party belongs to Donald […]
DNC on Anniversary of Voting Rights Act
On the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement reaffirming the Democratic Party’s commitment to protecting every eligible American’s right to cast a ballot: “On this day fifty-six years ago, President Lyndon B. […]
IN THE STATES: As Economy Strengthens, Americans Across the Country Call for President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
As the Senate nears a vote on President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Democrats in states across the country spent this week spreading the message about how this infrastructure package will build on our economic recovery and create millions of good-paying jobs, help American businesses grow by investing in our country’s infrastructure — like our roads, […]