AZ BlueMeanie Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The first round in court goes to the challengers of the coup d'etat in Wisconsin. The Milwauklee Journal-Sentinal reports Dane County judge halts collective bargaining law: Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi issued a temporary restraining order Friday, barring the publication of a controversial new law that would sharply curtail collective bargaining … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Free CPR Training Classes: WHAT: Gabrielle Giffords Honorary Save-a-Life Saturday, a nationwide event honoring Giffords. American Red Cross instructors will teach CPR and first aid skills. WHEN: Saturday, at various times beginning at 9 a.m. WHERE: Six locations across Southern Arizona, in Tucson, Green Valley, Nogales, Sierra Vista and Douglas. COST: Free. … Read more
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings I really enjoy the idea of having a new job (and I really enjoy the job itself, but that's irrelevant to this post), but it does have one downside – I miss all the good stuff that happens during the day. And today, there was some actual good stuff … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Republic has a long and sordid history of anti-unionism dating back to when conservative newspaper mogul Eugene C. Pulliam (grandfather of former Vice President Dan Quayle) was the publisher of the Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette. Pulliam and Barry Goldwater encouraged the development of the anti-union John Birch Society in … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: the Pima County Democratic Party invites you to the Sheriff Clarence W. Dupnik Tribute DinnerHonoring a career of courage and commitment. Saturday, April 16th 5:00 pm Cocktails, Registration6:30 pm DinnerHotel Tucson City Center475 N. Granada Ave.$65 Precinct Committeepeople$75 General AdmissionBuy your ticket onlineClick here or call (520) 326-3716Event, table and program sponsorships … Read more