An assessment of Giffords’ health by her chief of staff
by David Safier E. J. Montini interviewed Giffords' chief of staff Pia Carusone and got a clear, frank assessment of where Giffords is right now. It has more information than I have seen to date. I don't feel right excerpting Montini's column because no single passage gives enough information all by itself. You can follow … Read more
Tea-Publican Tyranny in Wisconsin Update: Three Democrats face recall despite GAB finding of fraud in recall petitions
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "All three Democratic state senators targeted for recalls will have to fight for their seats this summer after election officials on Wednesday refused to throw out petitions circulated against them, despite finding evidence of fraud." Elections board certifies recalls against 3 Dem senators: The Government Accountability Board expressed concern about fraud and … Read more
Baja Arizona Update: Tucson Weekly interviews Paul Eckerstrom
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jim Nintzel has an interview of Paul Eckerstrom, co-chair of Start Our State, in the Tucson Weekly today: Attorney Paul Eckerstrom is one of the organizers of Start Our State, which is pushing for a proposition on the November 2012 ballot that would start the process of splitting Pima County from the rest of … Read more
Special Session Friday for Federal Emergency Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I would like to think that I shamed Governor Brewer into calling a special session yesterday, but she is shameless and she doesn't care what anyone says here. Gov. Brewer opinion on emergency unemployment insurance benefits: Just call the special session, governor, and keep them in session until you get what you … Read more
Arizona Democratic Party Heritage Dinner
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: To register online go to https://azdem.org/contribute/heritage/
Memorial for Bob Bland on Saturday, June 11
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: UPDATE: Nice article in the Sierra Vista Herald about Bob and his family. Bland’s interest in politics came from family | The Sierra Vista Herald.
Ready for another Arizona corporate tax cut?
by David Safier Remember the corporate tax cuts passed by the Arizona Lege this year? Apparently they weren't nearly enough. According to the Capitol Times (subscription only) some Republicans want to call a special session this summer to pass more tax cuts for business (Screw a special session to help the unemployed! The business of … Read more
