Democrats Highlight Administration’s Accomplishments in the States as Biden Delivers Farewell Address Arrow

Yesterday, ahead of President Biden delivering his final address to the nation, the Democratic National Committee highlighted the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration across the battlegrounds. Four years ago, President Biden inherited office during our winter of peril - a pandemic, an economic crisis, and an attack on our democracy. Under President Biden's leadership, the country came together as Americans and made extraordinary progress. Today, our nation is stronger, more prosperous, and more secure under President Biden's leadership.

Take a look at some of the coverage below:

KTVN Nevada: "DNC Chair Jaime Harrison believes President Biden has left a positive legacy in the state of Nevada based on a few key topics: The Nevada unemployment rate dropped to 5.7% from 8.9%, the administration announced $4.8 billion to be invested in Nevada's public infrastructure, and an additional 15,000 people enrolled in Nevada's Affordable Care Act marketplace - up to 103,000 from 77,000 in 2020."

NC Newsline: As Biden administration prepares to depart, Democrats tout policy impacts in NC

[Christine Zhu, 1/15/25]

"As President Joe Biden's final days in the White House wind down and he prepares to deliver his farewell address to the nation Wednesday evening, Democratic Party leaders have shared a compilation of numbers that they say highlight some of the administration's key policy successes and their impacts in North Carolina.

"'As President Biden leaves office, North Carolina is stronger than ever with low unemployment, new caps on prescription drug costs, and billions of dollars canceled in student loan debt for North Carolinians,' Democratic National Committee chairperson Jaime Harrison said in a statement. …

"North Carolina's unemployment rate decreased from 5.6 percent when Biden took office to 3.7 percent in November 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. …

"North Carolina's Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment increased from 505,000 in 2020 to 958,000, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. …

"The administration led efforts to cancel $4.8 billion in student debt for about 124,000 North Carolinians, according to the Department of Education."

PoliticsPA: Biden Recounts Pennsylvania Accomplishments Ahead of Farewell Address

[Steve Ulrich, 1/15/25]

"'With an unemployment rate more than halved from when President Biden took office and nearly $30 billion invested in public infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing, the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered for Pennsylvanians,' said Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee.

"'As President Biden leaves office, Pennsylvania is stronger than ever with hundreds of thousands of new jobs - including high-paying union jobs, caps on prescription drug costs, and billions of dollars canceled in student loan debt for Pennsylvanians. The investment and commitment the Biden Administration made into Pennsylvania will benefit the commonwealth for decades to come.' …

"Pennsylvania has added 565,300 jobs, including over 30,000 energy jobs, since President Biden took office (as of November 2024), after losing 275,300 jobs during Trump's first term. …

"Under the Biden administration, private companies in Pennsylvania have announced $7 billion in investment in clean energy and manufacturing. …

"Pennsylvania's Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment has increased to 472,000, up from 332,000 in 2020. …

"162,000 Pennsylvanians have had over $6.4 billion in student debt canceled under the Biden-Harris administration."

Michigan Chronicle: Biden Administration Legacy Leaves Michigan Stronger with Jobs, Investments, and Health Care Wins

[Amber Ogden, 1/15/25]

"As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office and give his farewell speech tonight from the Oval Office, Michiganders are reaping the benefits of policies and investments made under his administration. Michigan's economic and social landscape has significantly transformed over the past four years, from job creation to clean energy investments and health care reforms.

"DNC Chair Jaime Harrison credited the Biden-Harris administration for its substantial contributions to Michigan's progress.

"'From bringing private companies to the table to invest over $32 billion in Michigan in clean energy and manufacturing to creating over 400,000 Michigan jobs, President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered for Michiganders time and time again,' Harrison said. …

"In 2021, Michigan saw a significant drop in unemployment and strong job growth. The unemployment rate in the state fell from 6.5% in January 2021 to 4.8% in November 2024. During this time, Michigan added 421,900 new jobs, recovering nicely from the loss of 283,000 jobs that occurred when President Trump was in office.

"Since President Biden took office, private company investment has significantly increased, with more than $32 billion dedicated to clean energy and manufacturing projects in Michigan. One notable example is a $325 million investment from the CHIPS Act, which is helping Hemlock Semiconductor build a new factory in Saginaw County. This project is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs in the area.

"The Biden administration invested $15.5 billion in public infrastructure projects in Michigan. This included over $200 million specifically for replacing old lead pipes, which will help provide safe drinking water to communities. By focusing on clean energy and environmentally friendly development, Michigan is becoming a leader in the shift toward renewable energy.

"The healthcare changes introduced by the Biden administration have significantly benefited people in Michigan. The number of residents signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has almost doubled, increasing from 263,000 in 2020 to 516,000 in 2024. This means more people in Michigan are gaining access to necessary health coverage. …

"Education policy under the Biden-Harris administration has eased the financial burden on Michiganders. Over 160,000 residents have had more than $5.6 billion in student loan debt canceled. This historic level of debt relief has provided new economic opportunities for borrowers and their families.

"As President Biden departs the White House, Michigan is a testament to his administration's policies. The state is better positioned for long-term success with low unemployment, historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy, and transformative healthcare reforms."

AZ Mirror: Democrats tout Biden's Arizona legacy of a transformed economy and historic investments

[Jim Small, 1/15/25]

"Arizona has emerged as a powerhouse in the clean energy economy, with private companies announcing $12.75 billion in new investments since Biden's signature clean energy legislation passed in 2022. These investments have created or lait the groundwork for more than 18,700 jobs across 30 new projects, making Arizona ninth in the nation for clean energy job creation. …

"Beyond clean energy, Arizona's broader economic indicators show significant improvement under Biden's tenure. The state's unemployment rate has dropped from 6.4% when he took office to 3.7% as of November, with 383,000 jobs added during his administration.

"Health care access has also expanded dramatically. Enrollment in Arizona's Affordable Care Act Marketplace has nearly tripled to 410,000, up from 153,000 in 2020. More than 1.1 million Arizona seniors are benefiting from new caps on insulin costs and other prescription drug pricing reforms.

"For higher education, 92,000 Arizonans have seen $3.4 billion in student debt canceled under Biden's administration, while public infrastructure has received $18.8 billion in federal investment.

"'As President Biden leaves office, Arizona is stronger than ever with low unemployment, new caps on prescription drug costs, and billions of dollars canceled in student loan debt across the state,' Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison said in a statement. 'The investment and commitment the Biden Administration made into Arizona will benefit the state for decades to come.'"

Atlanta Voice: Numbers Never Lie: Biden-Harris Administration had positive effect on the state of Georgia

[Donnell Suggs, 1/15/25]

"'In Georgia, nearly 500,000 new jobs have been created, enrollment in the Affordable Care Act has more than tripled, and billions of dollars have been invested into the state in four years of the Biden-Harris Administration,' Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said in a statement. 'As President Biden leaves office, Georgia is stronger than ever with low unemployment, new caps on prescription drug costs, and billions of dollars canceled in student loan debt for Georgians.'

"A look at some crucial numbers involving employment, health care, education, energy, and manufacturing, left little doubt that the Biden-Harris Administration left the state of Georgia better than they found it.

"Georgia's unemployment rate fell to just under 4% in November 2024 compared to being near 5% four years ago, according to data provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. …

"During Biden's four years as President, Georgia has seen 491,200 jobs added, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. …

"For a state that ranks last in the country on maternal mortality rates of Black women, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, that Medicaid extension could have possibly saved lives. Black women in Georgia remain three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, so making things easier after getting through pregnancy in the state of Georgia was substantial. …

"The student debt relief during the Biden-Harris Administration was often mentioned during speeches and campaign rallies. More than 200,000 Georgians, many of whom are students and graduates of the state's many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), such as Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, and Spelman College, had $8.5 billion in student debt cancelled.

"The investment in private companies working in the clean energy and manufacturing industries reached $42 billion during the past four years. That includes $600 million in the semiconductors and electronics industries and $25 billion in EV and batteries businesses."

Wisconsin Examiner: Awaiting Biden's farewell address, Democrats tout administration's record

[Erik Gunn, 1/15/25]

"'With an unemployment rate under 3% and infrastructure investments of over $20 billion into Wisconsin, including fixing the Blatnik Bridge, President Biden and Vice President [Kamala] Harris have delivered for Wisconsinites,' outgoing Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Tuesday. 'The investment and commitment the Biden Administration made into Wisconsin will benefit the state for decades to come.' …

"Unemployment in the state was 4.7% in January, 2021, when Biden took the oath of office and has since fallen to 2.9% in November, the St. Louis Federal Reserve reports.

"The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counts 186,800 jobs added in the last four years. The state lost 83,500 jobs in Donald Trump's first term as president, reflecting the job crash that came starting in early 2020 with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The White House takes credit for an estimated $8 billion investment that private companies have announced for clean energy and manufacturing in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Energy is projecting that the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is responsible for $4 billion in new, large-scale clean power projects in the state by 2030.

"The administration has pegged the value of federal infrastructure investments in Wisconsin at $9.2 billion, with $1 billion of that going to upgrade and repair the Blatnik Bridge connecting Superior, Wisconsin, with its twin city of Duluth, Minnesota.

"Federal investment in health care navigator services and the Inflation Reduction Act's extension of enhanced subsidies for health insurance premiums purchased through the health care marketplace Healthcare.gov under the Affordable Care Act have contributed to a record enrollment of 306,000 people to date - an increase of more than one-third from the 2020 enrollment of 195,000.

"According to the Department of Health and Human Services, capping insulin prices at $35 a month for Medicare recipients, a new $2,000 cap on yearly out-of-pocket Medicare prescription costs and Medicare's new ability to negotiate the prices for certain high-priced prescription drugs will benefit more than 1 million Wisconsin seniors. For some 300,000 Wisconsin Medicare recipients, prescription drug cost savings will average $475 a year, HHS projects. All of those provisions were included in the Inflation Reduction Act.

"The American Rescue Plan, enacted in the first three months of Biden's term has most recently enabled Wisconsin to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months from two months previously, according to KFF, a nonpartisan health policy news and analysis organization.

"As a result of the administration's student debt relief efforts, the federal Department of Education has projected that 62,000 Wisconsinites have had over $2.4 billion in student debt canceled."

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