Nostromichael’s 2023 Predictions for Arizona
As we all ring in a New Year with too many firearms, too much alcohol, and too many cheap fireworks, we hope it will be superior to 2022, which we can all pretty much agree was no picnic. We also naturally wonder what might occur over the coming 365 days here in Arizona. I’ve been scanning … Read more
Can You Smell What The Trump is Cooking? Smells Like… New Year’s Desperation?
I continue to allow the Cheeto Mussolini to email me periodically because it is amusing to me to watch the various angles and pitches he uses to get his marks to continue to pump cash into his pocket. The pitch is reaching dengue fever levels of desperation – and I love it. It occurred to … Read more
Kathy Hoffman’s Last Statement as AZ’s SPI
When I first ran for public office, I said that our public schools needed a relentless optimist. I’m proud to say at the end of this journey as Arizona’s Superintendent, that my optimism has only grown through the work we have accomplished together at ADE. I am truly grateful for your partnership and dedication to … Read more
It is Official: Kris Mayes is the Attorney General-Elect of Arizona
The recount is over and Kris Mayes is the Attorney General-Elect of Arizona. The incoming Attorney General wasted no time acknowledging the victory, declared by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Thomason following the recount results, posting on social media: She also held a Thursday afternoon presser where she said: “I want to say that … Read more
What Will Arizona’s (Formerly) Democratic Diva Do?
After Senator Sinema announced on CNN on Dec. 9th saying she was ditching the Democratic party and registering as an Arizona Independent because “I’ve never fit neatly into any party box. I’ve never really tried. I don’t want to,” she added. “Removing myself from the partisan structure not only is it true to who I … Read more
Dana Allmond Headlines Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs Public Safety Cabinet Picks
Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs and her transition team announced the selections for her cabinet that will head many of Arizona’s public safety agencies. According to a December 29, 2022 evening press release, these appointees are: “Lt. Colonel Dana Allmond – Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) Retired Army Lt. Colonel Dana Allmond – a mother, wife, veteran, … Read more
Introducing the Arizona House Democratic Freshmen: Part One
Just over half of the Arizona State House Democratic Caucus are freshmen; many of whom are new to the State Capitol. To introduce the new members to the public before the legislative session starts in January, the House Democratic staff has started preparing a series of introductory videos of each of the freshmen members. Below … Read more
