Tax loopholes
by David Safier It's time to get specific about what isn't being taxed in Arizona. Country club membership (because country clubs are a necessity for the rich like food is for everyone else?) Salon and spa services — massages, facials, haircuts, and so on 4-inch pipes (4-inch pipes?) Machinery bought for mining (because mining is … Read more
Message to Pearce: Al Melvin is having fun
by David Safier It seems Russell Pearce is feeling a little heavy hearted about the cuts in the budget. āIt's not easy and it's not fun for anybody, but you have no choice, you've got to do it,ā said Sen. Russell Pearce, R-District 18, about the plan to solve the stateās $2.6 million budget deficit. … Read more
Terry Goddard files to qualify with the Secretary of State
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Terry Goddard for Governor campaign: This afternoon, thanks to all of your good work and efforts, we are one critical step closer to having Terry Goddard as our next Governor! Today the Goddard for Governor campaign filed nominating petitions and $5 donations in order to qualify for Clean … Read more
SWAG Update
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again to update candidate filings. The dance card is almost full. You can play along at home at http://www.azsos.gov/cfs/CommitteeSearch.aspx The Pima County Board of Supervisors will decide on Tuesday whom to appoint to the District 30 House seat vacated by "Don't make me angry" Frank Antenori, whom they appointed to … Read more
G.I. Guarantee Watch: Please, Mr. Postman, part 2
by David Safier Still no snail mail response from the Goldwater Institute. Which leads me to wonder what surprises Starlee Rhoades' letter will hold for me — if I get one. And I should get one. Because Starlee Rhoades began her first letter with: "We appreciate your enthusiasm for spirited public discussion . . ." … Read more
Conservative smear campaign: IOKIYAR
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Remember how the conservative media and Republican politicians all took umbrage and accused Sen. Barack Obama of an insulting smear against Gov. Sarah Palin when he said during a speech in Virginia in September 2008 that "you can put lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig." Palin Camp Takes Umbrage at … Read more
