A Good Week for Tucson’s Future with Regards to the Environment, Affordable Housing, and Economic Performance
May 15, 2022
This has been a good week for the future of Tucson First, the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) has awarded the City of Tucson a one million dollar Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant. Later in the week, in a move that will provide additional opportunities for affordable housing, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, along with representatives from
Political Calendar: Week of May 15, 2022
May 15, 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, many events are still being held virtually online. 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. Political
Oligopoly In Baby Formula Production Leads To Shortages, Republicans Want To Starve Babies In Immigrant Detention
May 14, 2022
The latest scandal du jure is a baby formula shortage. And what is the cause of this shortage? Fortune explains, America is running out of baby formula because 3 companies control the market and babies aren’t that profitable: A baby formula shortage gripping the U.S. since March has parents in a panic over where and
Medical Journal The Lancet: Women Will Die. SCOTUS Will Have Women’s Blood On Its Hands.
May 14, 2022
A must read editorial opinion from the medical journal The Lancet, Why Roe v. Wade must be defended: “Abortion presents a profound moral issue on which Americans hold sharply conflicting views.” So begins a draft opinion by Associate Justice Samuel Alito, leaked from the US Supreme Court on May 2, 2022. If confirmed, this judgement
Some of the Latest Great Ads from The Lincoln Project
May 14, 2022
Dear Blog for Arizona Readers I know it has been a while since I have written a piece conveying the latest riveting ads from The Lincoln Project. Until now. Over the last week, the Lincoln Project has released three ads going after the Republican Tax Plan that would hurt the American middle and working classes,
Candidate Reaction to the Courts Allowing Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar to Remain on the 2022 Ballot
May 14, 2022
As AZ Blue Meanie and others have reported, the Arizona State Supreme Court has declared that accused January 6, 2021 plotters Andy Biggs, Mark Finchem, and Paul Gosar can remain on the 2022 ballots. As the reporting stated, the courts reasoned that the constitutional authority to disqualify a candidate for office rests with Congress, not the judicial
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Supports the Biden/Harris Endorsed Bipartisan Innovation Act
May 14, 2022
In what could potentially be the second infrastructure and high paying jobs act passed in two years, the United States Congress has started a conference committee with members of both the House and Senate to blend each chamber’s versions of the Bipartisan Innovation Act. This legislation, if passed would help advance domestic American innovation, research
Candidates Should Be Like Sen. Kelly and Focus on Voters’ Economic Issues
May 13, 2022
The Democrats have a long year ahead of them. With some of the most highly contested and critical midterm races in 2022, there is little room for error on messaging and collective focus. The party needs to show voters that they have the right priorities top of mind – that means tackling inflation and low
