AZ Government

AZ House Leader and AZ Secretary of State Candidate Reginald Bolding Slams Senator Sinema on Filibuster Reform

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The following is from a press release from Leader Bolding’s office [emphasis added]: PHOENIX – House Democratic Leader Reginald Bolding released the following statement today following Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s floor speech defending the filibuster over renewed protections for voting rights. “At the Arizona Legislature, we are at the front lines of the radical right-wing’s … Read more

Arizona Legislative Democrats Implore Republican Leadership to Allow Remote Attendance and Voting

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Nothing has changed since last weekend when LD 26 State Representative and expected mother Athena Salman requested, due to her condition, the health of her arriving newborn, and the Omicron COVID 19 surge, that Speaker Bowers allow her to attend house floor sessions, committee meetings, and vote calls remotely. Neither Mr. Bowers or Senate President … Read more

Financial Doomsday for Arizona Public Schools Unless the Legislature Acts by March 1, 2022

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Flagstaff Unified: $12,221,169.00 Peoria Unified: $43,129,178.00 Gilbert Unified: $39,916,655.00 Chandler Unified: $54,431,647.00 Washington Elementary: $25,185,300.00 Kyrene Elementary District: $17,570,323.00 Phoenix Union High School District: $45,668,003.00 Tucson Unified District: $58,180,470.00 Yuma Union High School District: $13,997,589.00 Mesa Unified District: $73,826,670.00 These are not the numbers showcasing what these school districts will receive in the latest round … Read more

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly at the Ducey Super Spreader Event; Democrats React and Offer Alternative Positive Vision

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In his final State of the State Address that also doubled as a potential Coronavirus superspreader event, Governor Doug Ducey struck familiar notes as in his previous speeches to the Arizona State Legislature on economic stewardship, education choice, water, and the border. 2022 Governor Ducey State of the State He also recited the extreme right … Read more

The Clown Car Commeth…

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The Arizona Legislature convenes tomorrow, which means that our civil liberties and public institutions will once again come under assault by the religious zealots, conspiracy nuts, and fascist traitors of the AZGOP. We all need to keep an ear closely tuned to what these legal vandals will try to do to us. My favorite means … Read more