AIRC meeting on Wednesday in Phoenix
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission will hold its next public hearing on Wednesday in Phoenix: August 31, 20111:30pm Executive Tower – Pharmacy Board Meeting Room – 312 1700 W. Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85007 Agenda Info Steve Muratore indicates there may be additional meetings later in the week, not yet posted to … Read more
Primary Election Day! Turn in Your Ballots!
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It's Tuesday, and you know what that means — it's Primary Election Day in the Tucson City Council election. It is TOO LATE to mail in your ballot. DO NOT MAIL your ballot. All voted mail-in ballots must be in the possession of the City Clerk by 7:00 p.m. on August 30. … Read more
ALEC and the Arizona legislature: State Sovereignty
by David Safier With this post, I'm beginning what I plan as a series of pieces about Arizona bills and resolutions which were taken almost verbatim from ALEC models. It's no secret conservative state legislators across the country introduce legislation from the hundreds of model bills compiled by ALEC. That's a primary reason ALEC exists, … Read more
A political novice wants to run with the big dogs
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Some of you have been asking about the political novice who has filed to run as a Democrat against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the Democratic Party primary for Congress. I posted in the comments the other day that the Rose Law Group blog had this brief post. Rose Law Group Blog » EarlyBird … Read more
Today’s Gatewood goes to Eric Cantor . . . again
by David Safier [NOTE: I created The Gatewood in honor of Henry Gatewood, the banker in John Ford's 1939 "Stagecoach" who ran off with $50,000 in payroll money and said, while clutching the satchel full of stolen money, "'America for Americans! The government must not interfere with business! Reduce taxes! Our national debt is something … Read more
League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2011 Annual Conference in Tucson
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is holding its 2011 Annual Conference in Tucson at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, from August 30 to September 2. Registration Online registration is now closed. Any registrations received will be processed on site. On-site registration will open at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30. … Read more
Bachmann taking God’s name in vain?
by David Safier Michelle Bachmann on God, earthquakes and hurricanes: "I don't know how much God has to do to get the attention of the politicians. We've had an earthquake; we've had a hurricane. He said, 'Are you going to start listening to me here?' If Bachmann believes that, she's a loon. But at least, … Read more
