Legislative Republicans Are Now 0 for 2: “Trojan Horse” HCR2048 is Stricken from the Ballot

Legislative Republicans Are Now 0 for 2: “Trojan Horse” HCR2048 is Stricken from the Ballot

July 29, 2026

What is the name of that song? Seems like Yesterday. That is probably the mood of jubilant Arizona Democrats, Public School Advocates, and proponents of sane and legal fiscal policy as another Arizona judge, for the second time in two days, found a Legislative Republican led ballot initiative constitutionally lacking, striking down HCR2048, a measure

A Victory for Arizona Labor and Democracy: Reaction to the Court Rejecting Republican’s Unconstitutional Anti Union HCR 2040

A Victory for Arizona Labor and Democracy: Reaction to the Court Rejecting Republican’s Unconstitutional Anti Union HCR 2040

July 29, 2026

From the moment Legislative Republicans, in their positions as the majority party in the State Legislature, inserted biased and vague wording in explanatory language on several initiatives scheduled to appear on the November ballot, Democrats cried foul and sought redress. These initiatives are: Commenting on Legislative Republicans muscling their partisan perspectives into these referrals, State

Pima County Bd. of Supervisors appoint Jorge Soto to Pima County Treasurer position

Pima County Bd. of Supervisors appoint Jorge Soto to Pima County Treasurer position

July 28, 2026

Pima County Treasurer Brian Johnson (D) resigned on June 15, 2026 due to allegations of sexual harassment in that office. Chief Deputy Treasurer Jake Martin is serving as Interim Director. Martin ran for District 1 Pima County Supervisor in the July 2024 Dem primary against Supervisor Rex Scott (D). Nine persons applied to be appointed

Can Juan Ciscomani Afford to Be on Donald Trump’s Side in the Affordability Debate?

Can Juan Ciscomani Afford to Be on Donald Trump’s Side in the Affordability Debate?

July 28, 2026

And does he believe Trump’s nonsense? (Illustration credits: Fanniemae.com and Eatthis.com)             The Guardian newspaper commissioned a recent survey that found “Ninety-five per cent of Americans believe the US is suffering an affordability crisis, as many report trouble with the rising cost of groceries and gas.” Further, “Two-thirds of Americans – including 49% of Republicans

Ciscomani Had Two Chances to Vote for Iran War Sanity—He Failed Them Both

Ciscomani Had Two Chances to Vote for Iran War Sanity—He Failed Them Both

July 28, 2026

We’ve said it before, he gets an “F” in foreign affairs. But so does HIS Supreme Leader. Rep. Juan Ciscomani cast two votes in the House of Representatives last week on the war in Iran, becoming known widely as “Donald Trump’s War.” As has often been the case, Ciscomani got both votes wrong.             On

A.G. Kris Mayes Rescues Mail-In Voting from Illegal Trump Attack

A.G. Kris Mayes Rescues Mail-In Voting from Illegal Trump Attack

July 28, 2026

A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a Trump executive order that would have empowered the Post Office to decide who gets to vote by mail, handing a win to Attorney General Kris Mayes and 23 other states just months before the November election. Mayes saved mail-in voting, which 80% of all Arizonans use in

Democrats in Battleground LD17 Get More Votes than MAGA Republicans in the Primary

Democrats in Battleground LD17 Get More Votes than MAGA Republicans in the Primary

July 27, 2026

There is a shift away from MAGA in Tucson’s battleground LD17. Voters cast more ballots for the three down-to-earth Democratic legislative candidates in the July 21 primary than the Republican candidates. “Thanks to all of you who voted for us, helping us beat our Republican challengers by over 5,000 votes combined, in a majority Republican

“Fighting for an Affordable America” is a Leading Issue for Arizona and National Democrats This Midterm Election

“Fighting for an Affordable America” is a Leading Issue for Arizona and National Democrats This Midterm Election

July 27, 2026

There are many issues Democrats can run on in the 2026 Midterms. Trump and MAGA Republicans’ Project 2025 rape of the social welfare safety net and disregard for the needs of Americans who make less than six-figure salaries. Trump and MAGA Republicans’ perversion of the rule of law, where their allies, including the Epstein Class

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