Small government conservatives? No; ‘Big Brother’ authoritarians? Yes
February 9, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sen. "Don't make me angry" Frank Antenori (R-LD 30) has decided to step into the shoes of the man he replaced, Sen. Jonathan Paton (R-LD 30), who was the wannabe tin horn dictator of Tucson. In the last legislative session, Paton stripped the City of Tucson of its control over the Rio … Read more
Anti-14th Amendment/Birthright Citizenship update: Bills transferred to friendlier committee
February 9, 2011
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings On Monday, the Judiciary Committee of the Arizona Senate failed to move two nativist-written and -sponsored anti-birthright citizenship bills. On Tuesday, Senate President Russell Pearce withdrew the bills from Judiciary to the Appropriations Committee for consideration (SB1309 and SB1308). They are scheduled for consideration there on Tuesday, February 15 (next … Read more
A quick history lesson for rookie legislators
February 9, 2011
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Terri Proud, a Tucson tea party type and freshman Republican legislator, has introduced HB2657, a measure to require that all municipal and school board elections be conducted as partisan affairs. Ummmm. OK. Really. I just wonder if, before she sacrificed a tree to put her brilliant idea onto … Read more
Redistricting Update: Pearce names Richard Stertz to Redistricting Commission
February 9, 2011
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings From the Arizona Daily Star, written by Rhonda Bodfield - Senate President Russell Pearce picked Pima County Republican Richard Stertz to serve as the third member of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. Stertz, who runs a faith-based organization geared toward getting churches more involved in the community, won out … Read more
Cochise County Democratic Party 6th Annual High Desert Dinner
February 9, 2011
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1st Annual Working Women’s Award Celebration in Honor of International Women’s Day
February 9, 2011
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The Farley Report – February 8, 2011
February 9, 2011
Posted by azBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): First off, I want to invite you to celebrate the 99th anniversary of Arizona's statehood by taking part in a statewide Office Hours for all Democratic legislators across Arizona this Saturday, February 12. Your District 28 Dream Team of … Read more
