The Clown Car Commeth…
The Arizona Legislature convenes tomorrow, which means that our civil liberties and public institutions will once again come under assault by the religious zealots, conspiracy nuts, and fascist traitors of the AZGOP. We all need to keep an ear closely tuned to what these legal vandals will try to do to us. My favorite means … Read more
The MAGA/QAnon Cult Is Back With Voter Suppression, Election Subversion Bills
While the MAGA/QAnon cult’s “stop the steal” election “reforms” to make it easier for Republicans to steal elections and to nullify any election results that do not go their way are not among Governor Ducey’s top priorities, thy are among the top priorities of our MAGA/QAnon seditious insurrectionist GQP state legislators. This is where the battle lines … Read more
The Circus Is Back In Town This Week – God Save Us From These Clowns
The Circus – that is the GQP-controlled Arizona Legislature – is back in town this week. “No man’s [and especially a woman’s] life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” – Gideon John Tucker. The Circus arrives at a time when the Omicron Covid-19 variant is surging and slamming Arizona hospitals into … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of January 9, 2022
Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, events are being cancelled or postponed to later dates. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. … Read more
Mayor Romero, Representative Cano, Councilman Dahl, and CD Six Candidate Engel Applaud Affordable Housing Development at Newport at Amphi
Showcasing another example about how good government is supposed to be and the value of private and public partnerships, Mayor Regina Romero, along with State Representative Andres Cano (D-LD 3,) Councilman Kevin Dahl, former State Senator and current Congressional Candidate Kirsten Engel, and Newport SW President David Wohl attended the grand opening of the 40 family unit … Read more
Electric Buses and More Trees on the Horizon for Phoenix
Phoenix is continuing its embrace of sustainable technologies and initiatives that will enable the fifth largest city in the United States to utilize additional clean energy sources and technologies as well as reduce air pollution and the effects of lingering summer heat waves. The city has already committed to zero net emissions by 2050 … Read more
Phoenix and Tucson among the Top 10 Cities with the Most Growth in High-Paying Jobs
The recent technology boom and lower living costs than cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles has been a high paying jobs boom to both Phoenix and Tucson over the last several years. In a study conducted by the real estate company Stressa (and reported by KTAR,) Phoenix and Tucson, from 2015 to 2020, … Read more
Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Adding Four Supreme Court Justices
The Congressional Progressive Caucus voted last week to endorse legislation expanding the size of the U.S. Supreme Court from 9 to 13 seats. “After thoughtful consideration, the Progressive Caucus membership has determined that the urgent work to restore American democracy must include expanding the Supreme Court,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal, (D-WA) said last week. The caucus … Read more
