Special Session Alert: Trouble Brewering – Accidental Governor Ready to Blink?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Advertisement The House Appropriations Committee approved the conformed version of the state equalization property tax repeal bill on Tuesday. Arizona lawmakers miss deadline for property-tax repeal According to several news sources, Senate President Bob Burns says he cannot find support for the Accidental Governor's temporary sales tax increase, and he will transmit the Senate … Read more
Star agrees on need for more charter school regulation
by David SafierNo need for me to add to what the Star wrote in today's editorial. Arizona was a pioneer in the charter-school movement 15 years ago and the subsequent proliferation of tuition-free, independent public schools bears out the theory that the market will respond if given essentially free rein to meet demand. Unfortunately, the … Read more
A way to support Public Option supporters
by David SafierAs you probably know, the Congressional Progressive Caucus is holding firm on the public option. They say they will not vote for a bill without it. If you want to support their stand with your dollars, you can go to Standing Up For The Public Option on Act Blue and give money to … Read more
A Dozen Armed Protestors – Including an Assault Rifle – Outside Obama Event in Phoenix
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Talking Points Memo reports Twelve Carry Guns — Including Assault Rifle — Outside Obama Event: About 12 people were carrying guns, including at least one semi-automatic assault rifle, outside a building where President Obama was speaking today. No one was arrested outside the VFW National Convention in Phoenix, according to the Associated … Read more
President Obama Addresses the VFW National Convention in Phoenix
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have not located a video of President Obama's entire address to the VFW National Convention in Phoenix today. This is a clip from the address from MSNBC pertaining to congressional defense spending by members in their districts and the Department of Defense budget. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about … Read more
Special Session Update: On the Seventh Week, the State Equalization Property Tax Automatically Returns
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I had to go out of town on business for a few days – I have work and family obligations, and a life – unlike some of the trolls who post comments here. It's just another manic Monday as the GOP insane clown posse begins the seventh week of the Special Session … Read more
The plot thickens
by David SafierA news release from Grijalva: Tucson, AZ—Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus issues the flowing statement concerning the public option in the upcoming health care reform legislation: "The public option is central to healthcare reform. Real reform, which lowers costs and ensures all Americans get the quality, affordable healthcare … Read more
