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Horne reveals his attitude toward MAS and Latinos: Destroy them before they destroy us
September 14, 2011
by David Safier According to Jeff Biggers in a piece on Huffington Post, Tom Horne, while speaking at a public panel Saturday, said the only way for MAS to come into compliance with state law is to "terminate the program." Then he raised his rhetoric to another level by making a historical reference whose message
AIRC public hearings this week
September 14, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Oops! I totally forgot about today's hearing after Monday's hearing. The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) has posted the following public hearing schedule: September 14, 2011 Holiday Inn Commerce/Cotton Banquet Room777 N. Pinal AvenueCasa Grande, AZ 85122 9:00 A.M. September 15, 2011 Heard MuseumSteele Auditorium2301 North Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 12:00
‘The Koz’ is upset with the State of Maricopa-appointed Rio Nuevo Board
September 14, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I received this Media Release TCCB 9-12-11.pdf (.pdf) in a Ward 6 e-mail from "The Koz" (Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik) complaining about the pace of upgrades to the Tucson Convention Center (TCC). Maybe he should take it up with lobbyist Rick Grinnell, a member of the Rio Nuevo Board appointed by the
Arizona AFL-CIO Convention in Phoenix, AZ Sept. 30 – Oct. 1
September 14, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Announcement from the Arizona AFL-CIO: The 53rd Biennial Convention of the Arizona AFL-CIO will take place on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Wyndham Hotel, 50 East Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. In addition to the normal course of business, this year’s convention will feature several informative workshops
Rundown of the MAS hearings
September 14, 2011
by David Safier The Weekly's Mari Herreras has a long, detailed rundown of the two administrative hearings on MAS up in Phoenix. The third and final hearing is going on today. Herreras' rundown defies summary, so I won't try here. If you're interested, you should read it, and if you're even more interested, you can
(Update) ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit – Phoenix, AZ Nov.30 – Dec.2, 2011
September 14, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has updated its web page for its upcoming States & Nation Policy Summit at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona from November 30 – December 2, 2011. Register online Registration. Deadline is November 7. The Agenda is here. Hotel accommodations deadline
Pearce Recall Update: Oh, It’s On!
September 14, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Just as I predicted at the start, the Arizona courts have rejected Lisa Hauser's specious claims. On Tuesday, it was the Arizona Supreme Court that rejected her specious claims on behalf of "King" Russell Pearce's front group. The court should require Hauser's clients to pay attorneys fees and costs for bringing a frivolous appeal.
Forum on PCC open enrollment question Wednesday, 6pm
September 14, 2011
by David Safier I don't like the current proposals to change the PCC open enrollment policy, but I also have to admit, I don't understand the issue as well as I should. I — and you — can learn more tonight (Wednesday), 6pm, at Sunnyside High. Councilmember Richard Fimbres, Regina Romero and Vice Mayor Karen
