Governor Grim Reaper’s GOP death panel: No transplant funds for you!
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Governor Grim Reaper and her GOP death panel have spoken: No to transplant funds: Advertisement Arizonans who lost coverage for lifesaving organ transplants had political winds at their backs last fall, with national media attention and a sympathetic key Republican lawmaker. But Rep. John Kavanagh's support has evaporated, and there now appears … Read more
G.I.s Matthew Ladner receives NEPC Education Bunkum Award
by David Safier You know how I've been after Goldwater Institute's Matthew Ladner for his fact- and analysis-challenged "research" work? It looks like I'm not the only one who is noticing, as Ladner extends his reach, preaching the gospel of the "Florida Education Miracle" to state legislatures across the country. The National Education Policy Center, … Read more
Neoconfederate insurrectionists in Arizona Legislature revive discredited ‘nullification’ theory
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: All elected officials in Arizona take the following oath of office: “I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and defend them against all enemies, … Read more
AZ Politics: Old politicos don’t go away, they just get appointed to a commission
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings am *such* a geek sometimes. Tonight, I took a moment to check out a couple of legislative committee agendas posted for meetings next week. One *really* caught my eye – Senate Judiciary, scheduled for Monday in SHR1 upon adjournment of the Senate Rules Committee. The agenda for … Read more
Redistricting Update: Second appointment – Jose Herrera
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Earlier today, State Rep. Chad Campbell announced via a Facebook posting, that he has selected Jose Herrera of Maricopa County as his appointment to the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Because House Speaker Kirk Adams also selected someone from Maricopa County, both Senate President Russell Pearce and House … Read more
For government numbers geeks
by David Safier This is way above my pay grade, but any of you who like to wade through numbers detailing Arizona's financial activities can go to town at Arizona Open Books, a new website from the General Accounting Office. OpenBooks.az.gov is the State of Arizona's official transparency web site, created in accordance with Arizona … Read more
Star ignores Sen. Gallardo’s “Gun Show Loophole” bill, news conference
by David Safier I say this with a certain amount of pride, but more concern and disappointment. Once again, if you want to learn more of the story about what's going on in the legislature, you need to read BfA. Craig McDermott who posts on Random Musings in Phoenix and cross-posts here, attended Sen. Steve … Read more
