WOW – birther bill dies in committee

by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings   Quick hit- The first bill heard in Monday's Senate Judiciary Committee, SB1526, was a "birther" bill.  Sponsored by the committee chair, Sen. Ron Gould, it looked to have easy sailing through committee, but led by Democrats Kyrsten Sinema and Steve Gallardo, the committee turned the bill back. Republicans John … Read more

Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I guess I'm the only romantic around here. Who knew? Martina McBride sings "Valentine," Jim Brickman on piano.

GOP hoist by its own petard

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Earlier this year when the Tea-Publicans took control of the House, they wanted to demonstrate that they are "constitutional conservatives" true to the original intent (their revisionist version) of the U.S. Constitution by requiring that all enrolled bills must include an attached statement citing the specific constitutional provision under which the bill … Read more

Memorial Service for Bonnie Richards and James “Mac” Richards

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Notice of the Memorial Service for Bonnie Richards and James "Mac" Richards: Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011 Time: 2:00 PM Where: Good Shepherd United Church of Christ Church17750 South La Canada Drive (between Sahuarita Rd and Duval Mine Rd.) Sahuarita, AZ 85629(520) 625-1375 Good Shepherd There will be a simple repast after the Memorial service. … Read more