by David Safier I was buoyed by Obama's speech last night, and I opened this morning's Star with some optimism about the coverage I would see. Surely the paper would have to give him some credit for delivering an excellent speech. Advertisement To say I was disappointed is putting it lightly. The coverage amounted to … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia (D-LD27). Formatted for transcript format. Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia, D, District 27 Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia (D-LD27) Garcia is the Senate Democratic leader. He is on the Government Institutions and Rules committees. The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Rep. Olivia Cajero Bedford (D-LD27). Formatted for transcript format. Rep. Olivia Cajero Bedford, D, District 27 Rep. Olivia Cajero Bedford (D-LD27) Committees: Appropriations, Commerce. The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over only 37 percent of … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Rep. Phil Lopes (D-LD27). Formatted for transcript format. Rep. Phil Lopes, D, District 27 Rep. Phil Lopes (D-LD27) Committees: Health and Human Services; Public Employees, Retirement and Entitlement Reform The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion … Read more

by David Safier House Democrats invite public to Tucson advocacy forum STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Rep. Nancy Young Wright, D-Tucson (District 26) and House Democrats invite the public to attend a legislative issue and advocacy forum . . . in Tucson.  House Democratic lawmakers will discuss the state budget crisis, the legislative process and how the … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: At one time in our state's history, Arizona was considered a modern progressive state. Alabama was considered a backwater of poverty, ignorance and racial segregation. Since that time, Alabama has made great strides in economic development, education and ending the vestiges of institutional racial segregation. Arizona, on the other hand, under Republican … Read more

by David Safier Oregon voters passed two tax hikes Tuesday: one to raise taxes on people with taxable incomes over $125,000 ($250,000 for couples) and the other to increase taxes on corporations. The margin was 54-46. In case you're thinking this is typical of "progressive Oregon": The double-barreled victory is the first voter-approved statewide income … Read more