Put People First in the Next $850 Billion Stimulus Bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has proposed a $750 stimulus package to help people get through the Coronavirus. According to journalists at the Washington Post, Schumer’s ideas would: “Expand unemployment insurance (probably also build on the sick leave provisions on last week’s House bill,) provide money for schools, public transportation, expand Medicaid funding, expand more … Read more

Legislature to pass a bare bones budget and adjourn sine die?

Republican leaders announced Monday the Arizona legislature plans to pass a basic spending plan and a series of “noncontroversial”  bills before they may recess or adjourn sine die as a way to mitigate the effects of the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Does this mean they will jettison the controversial package of election bills and tax cut bills? … Read more

Governor defies the courts, creates chaos in Ohio primary

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, late Monday afternoon sought to delay the presidential primary election on Tuesday after assuring voters all weekend that the election would be held on Tuesday as scheduled. That’s when the chaos began. Cleveland.com reports Citing health emergency, Ohio officials to order polls closed on Election Day, despite judge’s ruling: … Read more