SCOTUS will devise a new standard for presidential subpoenas, remand back to lower court

After listening to oral argument today, it became clear that there is a majority on the court ready to reconsider U.S. v. Nixon and Clinton v. Jones, and willing to devise a new standard for presidential subpoenas. It is yet another departure from precedent by the Roberts Court. And it will allow Donald Trump to … Read more

(UPDATED) Nancy Pelosi may have just Framed the Choice for Voters in 2020 with the New Stimulus Bill

The Democrats in the  House of Representatives released the details of a fifth Coronavirus related Stimulus bill that costs as much as the first four legislative measures combined. In releasing this bill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi may have just framed the choice voters will have to make when they vote in November 2020. Will they support … Read more

(Updated) The Mad King Hates Barack Obama more than He Cares for the Health of the American People

Despite a pandemic and public health emergency, the Trump Administration, disregarding the advice of its Attorney General and Republican officeholders like Senator Lamar Alexander, is intent on pursuing the destruction of Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) at the United States Supreme Court. Recent reporting by Axios reveals that approximately 27 million Americans have lost their … Read more

Rep. Pam Powers Hannley

#AZ Senate Votes to End Session. What about the House? (video)

I drove to Phoenix last Thursday (May 7) because Speaker Rusty Bowers and President Karen Fann had called the Legislature back for a sine die vote (a vote to end the second session of the 54th Legislature). We have been adjourned and working remotely since March 23. Unfortunately, I made that trip for nothing. On May 7, … Read more

Holli Ploog and Kathy Kinsella want to represent the Voices of the Citizens on the Sedona City Council

Holli Ploog and Kathy Kinsella want to bring a pragmatic progressive vision, a commitment to citizens, and valuable public service experience to the Sedona City Council. Running as a team with Ms. Ploog touting her service and dedication to the city of Sedona and Ms. Kinsella embracing her experience and enthusiasm for public service, they … Read more