ICYMI: President Biden and Governor Whitmer’s Clear Vision to Continue Improving Michigan’s Infrastructure Exposes Complete Lack of GOP Gubernatorial Policy Priorities

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LANSING — Yesterday in Howell, President Biden once again stressed the benefits Michigan stands to gain should his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act get passed as part of his Build Back Better agenda. The bill has already passed the U.S. Senate with broad bipartisan support and is estimated to bring over $7 billion to Michigan […]

Republicans’ Refusal to Raise the Debt Ceiling Could Prevent Michigan’s Soldiers and Veterans from being Paid

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LANSING — President Biden has made it clear: Time is running out to prevent a national debt crisis and concurring economic turmoil for people across the country. If Republicans continue to block efforts to raise the debt limit — even though they are responsible for it — it could mean dire consequences for the nearly 600,000 military personnel and veterans who […]

NEW POLL: AAPIs Trust Democrats Over Republicans to Handle Major Policy Priorities

NEW POLL: AAPIs Trust Democrats Over Republicans to Handle Major Policy Priorities

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According to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has more confidence in Democrats over Republicans to handle such issues as immigration, health care, and the economy. This poll demonstrates that AAPI voters know Democrats are delivering for their communities.  President Biden and Democrats in Congress are fighting to […]

ICYMI: President Biden Champions Build Back Better Agenda in Michigan

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LANSING — Earlier today, President Biden traveled to Michigan where he was joined by GovernorGretchen Whitmer, several members of Michigan’s Democratic congressional delegation, and local officials in rallying public support for his bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Build Back Betteragenda. At the Operating Engineers training facility in Howell, President Biden highlighted how Democrats’ plans will grow […]

As President Biden Visits to Tout Infrastructure Plan, Gubernatorial Republicans Still Offer No Alternatives to Bringing Jobs and Resources Into Michigan

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LANSING — Today, President Biden will be making his first visit since July to Michigan to reinforce his commitment to getting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed as part of his Build Back Better agenda. Already approved with broad bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate in August, the historic infrastructure bill is estimated to […]

Michigan Democratic Party Announces New Rapid Response Director

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LANSING — Today, the Michigan Democratic Party announced the expansion of its communications operation, hiring Alyssa Bradley to serve as Rapid Response Director for the 2022 election cycle. In this role, she will focus on highlighting how President Biden and Democrats are helping Michiganders across the state.  “We are excited to continue growing our communications […]

SHAMEFUL: Senate Republicans Keep Proving They Are Reckless With The Economy

SHAMEFUL: Senate Republicans Keep Proving They Are Reckless With The Economy

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Washington Republicans have made it clear they are fiscally irresponsible and will use every reckless tool in the book to throw the economy into turmoil, no matter the cost. The livelihoods of millions of Americans and the general state of our economy are at stake, and instead of taking responsibility for the debt added under […]

Governor Whitmer Upholds the Right to Vote in the Face of Repeated, Baseless Attacks from Michigan Republicans

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LANSING — Governor Whitmer once again ensured that Michiganders can continue to exercise their freedom to participate in democracy. Last night, during her remarks at the Detroit NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, she vetoed several anti-voter bills put forth by legislative Republicans to dismantle the democratic process, weaken voting rights, and suppress the vote.  By employing […]

IN THE STATES: As Republicans Play Dangerous Games With The Debt Ceiling, Democrats Focus on Delivering

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While Republicans continue to wage attacks on Americans’ fundamental right to vote across the country, the DNC is not only committed to protecting that right, we are also dedicated to expanding it in communities where people have been historically disenfranchised. That’s why, to mark National Voter Registration Day, the Democratic National Committee announced an initial […]

DNC Statement on the Start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and former Rep. Tony Coelho, chair of the DNC Disability Council, released the following statement on the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month: “As this country works to build back better with an economy that is built from the bottom up and the middle out, Democrats understand that we cannot […]