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Arizona Legislators Unanimously Pass a $55 Million Anti Coronavirus Measure.
March 16, 2020
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In a united front not seen in recent legislative sessions, Arizona legislators passed a $55 million Anti Coronavirus measure. Governor Ducey has signed the measure into law. The first five million dollars is for immediate utilization by the Arizona Department of Health Services to combat the Coronavirus. The other $55 million is for future needs … Read more
(UPDATED) Arizona Democratic Congressional Candidates React to The House Passage of a Bill to help People withstand the Coronavirus
March 16, 2020
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On Friday evening, the House of Representatives, on a 363 to 40 vote passed H.R. 6201: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to help American Families financially withstand the Coronavirus. This measure includes funding for: Free Coronavirus testing. Emergency Paid Sick Days. Emergency Paid Leave Days. Expanded Unemployment Insurance. Expanded Food Stamp Assistance News organizations … Read more
Fed moves fail to reassure panic in the financial markets
March 16, 2020
In an emergency move on Sunday, the Federal Reserve announced it is dropping its benchmark interest rate to zero and launching a new round of quantitative easing. Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero and launches massive $700 billion quantitative easing program: The Federal Reserve, saying “the coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity … Read more
Ducey and Hoffman appear together to Announce the Closure of Arizona Schools for Two Weeks
March 15, 2020
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In a great example of putting children over politics, Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman appeared together on a joint video (please click here to watch) and announced that, due to the spread of the Coronavirus, the two-week closure of Arizona’s K-12 schools from March 16, 2020, to March 27, 2020. … Read more
With People dying and the Economy tanking, why is the Mad King talking about Pardoning Michael Flynn
March 15, 2020
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People are dying (59 in the United States; 5800 around the world) from the Coronavirus. More people every day are testing positive for the virus (2900 in the United States as of March 15, 2020; 156,000 globally) and as Dr. Anthony Fauci said, “things going to get worse before it gets better.” School districts across … Read more
Coronavirus and Recorder Adrian Fontes Highlight Need for Voting Reform in Arizona
March 15, 2020
Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes just got legally slapped down for trying to do the right thing. He wanted to send out mail-in ballots to all voters in Maricopa County qualified to vote in Arizona’s Presidential Preference Primary election, even if they were not already on the Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL) — which is … Read more
Republicans have corrupted the independence and impartiality of the federal courts
March 15, 2020
The New York Times today takes a deep-dive analysis into how Donald Trump, aided by “The Enemy of The People,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has Unleashed a Conservative Agenda on the Federal Courts: As a Republican candidate for the Texas Supreme Court, Don R. Willett flaunted his uncompromising conservatism, boasting of endorsements from groups … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event 7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Note: For … Read more
