Political Calendar: Week Of June 4, 2023
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. Advertisement … Read more
Biden Boom: May Jobs Report Beats Expectations, Stock Market Rallies
The Associated Press reports, US hiring jumped last month. So did unemployment. Here’s what that says about the economy: The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool. Friday’s report … Read more
DOJ Declines To Prosecute Sanctimonious Mike Pence Over Classified Documents
The LA Times reports, Justice Department says it won’t charge Pence over handling of classified documents: The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it will not pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home. The department sent a letter to Pence’s attorney … Read more
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Anti-Democracy Arizona GQP’s Second Bid To Do Away With Mail-In Voting
Democracy Docket reports, Arizona Mail-in Voting Challenge II: Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Arizona Republican Party and its chairwoman challenging the state’s no-excuse mail-in voting system, which has been in place since 1991. The plaintiffs argue that the Arizona Constitution requires in-person voting on specific days and, because mail-in voting does not follow these … Read more
With the Debt Ceiling Legislation and May Jobs Report, President Joe Biden had a Great Week
President Biden had a great week. Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis did not. First, through his and his team’s negotiation skills, they bested Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his allies on the legislation raising the debt ceiling to January 2025 without sacrificing his legislative achievements and domestic priorities. They thwarted the designs of MAGA Republicans, who … Read more
Hobbs, Gallego, Romero, and Giles Hail the Start of Pride Month
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Mayors across Arizona like Phoenix’s Kate Gallego, Tucson’s Regina Romero, and Mesa’s John Giles have hailed the start of Pride Month, honoring the members of the LGBTQ Community. In an official press release, Governor Hobbs stated: “I’m proud to stand tall for an Arizona that’s for everyone, including the LGBTQ+ … Read more
Sens. Manchinema (And Tester) Vote To Repeal President Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief
A Republican-led effort to overturn President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Wednesday as Sens. Manchinema, and Jon Tester (D-MT) voted with all Republicans to proceed to debate on the measure. Politico reports, Senate advances repeal of Biden’s student debt relief: On a 51-46 vote … Read more
