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AIRC Update: The clock is running on new congressional districts
February 10, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) says its submission of the congressional map and supporting documentation will start the 60-day period for the Justice Department to either approve or reject the map or request more information. Arizona submits congressional map to US for review – Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required). The commission says its
Update: Downtown developers, ‘crony capitalism’ and the Arizona legislature’s Rio Nuevo Board
February 10, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I provided a breakdown of HB2647, a "Rio Nuevo bill" in Downtown developers, 'crony capitalism' and the Arizona legislature's Rio Nuevo Board. It is essentially tax abatement subsidies (incentives) for favored developers in Downtown Tucson. As I alluded to in the post, the Arizona legislature banned tax abatement subsidies (incentives) for retail development in Maricopa
Reminder: Saguaro Eastside Democrats 8th annual ‘I Love Liberty Party’ Saturday
February 10, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This is the first "must attend" event of the campaign season for candidates running for office in Pima County. This meet & greet is your chance to introduce yourself to Democratic Party activists and donors.
Congressman Grijalva’s campaign kickoff announcements
February 10, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona: Together We Stand Friday, February 10th, 6:00pmSan Miguel High School Gymnasium6601 S. San Fernando Rd. Stand for families, stand for justice stand for Arizona. Special Guests: Rep. Grijalva (AZ), Rep. Gutierrez (IL), Rep. Honda (CA) Sponsored by: Border Action Network, BorderLinks, Coalicion Derechos Humanos, Samaritans, Southside Presbyterian Church A Whole Lot
Ron Barber for Congress petition walks this weekend
February 10, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It's time to go to work, people! All hands on deck. Announcement from the Ron Barber for Congress campaign: Lifelong Tucsonan and longtime staffer to Congresswoman Giffords,Ron Barber has announced that he will run in the special election for Gabby's seat! This is great news for all of us in Southern Arizona
This should only be a surprise to the clueless
February 10, 2012
by David Safier It turns out the rich are more educated than the poor. And it turns out, the gap is widening. Who knew education, which is supposed to be the great equalizer and create our level playing field, isn't equalizing because the playing field is tilted? Education was historically considered a great equalizer in
Tea-Publicans assault the Voter Protection Act
February 9, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Speaking of the Voter Protection Act, Prop. 105 (1998), the Tea-Publicans are assaulting this provision, and your rights also. They really don't like citizens passing initiatives telling them what to do. (That's reserved for lobbyists who contribute to their campaigns). Now they want to "sunset" review all citizen initiatives since 1998. Lawmaker:
Bills assaulting the AIRC pass senate committee
February 9, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The bills assaulting the AIRC that I told you about yesterday breezed through the Senate Government Reform Committee. You're shocked, I'm sure. Redistricting commission repeal clears committee - Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required): A proposed referral that would ask voters whether they wanted to eliminate the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission took its first step toward
