With the Latest Republican Move of the Goal Posts, Arizona House Democrats are Mad as Hell
February 28, 2023
Arizona Republicans have demonstrated on numerous occasions with their MAGA extremist-reactionary-discriminatory legislative agenda, devotion to the Big Lie of the 2020 Presidential Election (despite revelations showing these same Republicans not stepping up to the plate to turn over evidence backing up their false claims when given the opportunity,) and unwillingness to negotiate with the Democratic
Mayor Kate Gallego Praises Phoenix for its Performance during the Super Bowl and Honors Its Past
February 27, 2023
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego can be considered a great Ambassador for the fifth-largest city in the country. After spending several months celebrating the city’s attractions and future-impacting industries before Super Bowl 57, she has spent the last couple of weeks praising local workers, residents, and the services they provided in putting Phoenix’s best face forward.
Tucson Festival of Books coming up this weekend at UA Mall
February 27, 2023
Well, it’s that time again for Springtime and the ever popular Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona mall, both Saturday and Sunday March 4 and 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Perhaps one of the most famous people is coming this year, Vermont’s Senior U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I) who ran
Political Calendar: Week Of February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023
Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, many events are still being held virtually online. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. Political
Praise for Governor Hobbs Vetoing MAGA Tax Cut Relief for Landlords
February 25, 2023
On February 23, 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a MAGA Republican-approved bill that would have given tax relief mostly to landlords to the detriment of local governments, with no state budget in place for next year, and without ensuring any relief for renters. In a letter explaining her veto, the Governor relayed: “I appreciate the
8 Bar Complaints Have Been Filed Against Former AG Mark Brnovich aka ‘Nunchucks’ (Updated)
February 25, 2023
Update to WaPo: Attorney General ‘Nunchucks’ Perpetuated Election Denier Claims His Office Had Dismissed (Updated). About effin’ time! 12 News reports, Former Attorney General Brnovich faces State Bar charges after documents show he concealed election report: Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich faces potential threats to his law license after the release of documents showing
AZ GOP Bill Seeks To Reverse Constitutional Home Rule Of Charter Cities – Yet Another Assault On The City Of Tucson
February 25, 2023
Howard Fischer reports, Arizona lawmakers looking to strip 19 cities of ‘home rule’ rights: Arizona lawmakers are moving to strip 19 cities of their right to home rule simply to help get Republicans elected to the Tucson city council. A proposal awaiting action by the full Senate would ask voters to repeal a provision in
The AZGOP Advances Bill Requiring the Ritual Medical Torture of Dying Babies in Violation of Parent’s Rights
February 24, 2023
Abortion Everyday (a wonderful resource for keeping up with the anti-woman agenda of the GOP nationally, to which I subscribe, and encourage others to do so…) by Jessica Valenti, noted: The Arizona Senate passed [Ed. on a party line vote with all 16 Republicans voting YES] a ‘born alive’ bill—legislation that is more a political stunt
