Grijalva Blasts Early House Recess as ‘An Embarrassment,’ says GOP has made Congress Exceptionally Dysfunctional
September 24, 2026
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U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., returned to Tucson from Washington, D.C., Tuesday night to denounce the House’s early departure from Washington, criticize Republican-led committee priorities and make the case for Democratic majorities in Congress and Arizona government. She spoke at an event hosted by Democrats of Greater Tucson for members of the Pima County Democratic … Read more
Marine and Educator Edgar Soto Wants to Continue to Serve the People of Arizona LD 17 in the State Senate
September 23, 2026
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Arizona Legislative District (LD) 17 resident Edgar Soto has devoted his life to service, first as a Marine, then as an educator, coach, and mentor. Now he would like to take that commitment to service to the Arizona State Senate as LD 17’s new Senator in January 2027. A battleground district that includes parts of … Read more
Kimberly Yee Does a 360 on ESA Oversight and Avoids Reporters Following Second Debate with Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz
September 23, 2026
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In the first Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Debate between Kimberly Yee and Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz, these were the Arizona Treasurer’s remarks on her role in Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) oversight. “…And so, as I have supported school choice in the past, I’m also very well known at the State Capitol as a taxpayer … Read more
Adam Sarvana Launches Candidacy for Chair of Pima County Democratic Party
September 23, 2026
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Adam Sarvana, a Tucson Democratic leader and media-savvy public employee, announced that he is running to be the next Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party. He has no opponent at the moment, and current Chair Eric Robbins said he is not running for re-election. Pima County has about 240,000 registered Democrats according to the … Read more
Trump’s approval plunges into the 20s
September 23, 2026
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An American Research Group poll published this week found Trump’s approval at just 29 percent — a new low for his presidency and a flashing warning sign for the congressional Republicans being dragged beneath a growing Blue Wave. ► Trump’s dismal approval rating is lower than any other president since 1952. ◄ “Whatever truths we … Read more
In a Senate Floor Speech, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Calls for a Secure and Regulated AI System that Helps the American People
September 22, 2026
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On September 17, 2025, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly put forth an AI for America Roadmap to make the emerging industry beneficial for all Americans. Now a little over a year later, Senator Kelly was on the Senate floor, criticizing Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson for not taking the potential dangers of AI seriously, … Read more
Scottsdale City Council Candidate Raoul Zubia Calls Out Councilman Barry Graham for Voting Againt Affordable Housing Project
September 22, 2026
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Three years ago, on September 19, 2023, Scottsdale City Councilman Barry Graham had a choice on whether he would fund the creation of 28 affordable housing units at the Paiute Neighborhood Center. While Graham did vote for one measure funding renovations at the Center, he voted against the agenda items that would have funded the … Read more
Supervisor Heinz Calls for Safeguards On Growth, Utility Rates and Water as Pima County Pursues Semiconductor Jobs
September 22, 2026
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Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz said the county should pursue high-paying jobs tied to Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry — but only with firm protections for water, transparency and residents facing rising utility costs. Speaking at yesterday’s meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson, Heinz also: “We can’t just accept” development without scrutiny, Heinz said. “We have … Read more
