In our last episode, Let The Games Begin On The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, House Speaker Rusty Bowers in a power play before election day selected the first member of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, David Mehl, a southern Arizona developer, as the first of two Republican commissioners. Democratic attempts to delay the process until after … Read more
Arizona Senate and House Democrats have chosen their leadership teams for the 55th legislative session starting in 2021. In the Senate, the new Senate Minority Leader will be Legislative District (LD) 27’s Rebecca Rios. The Senate Democratic Leader will be LD 19’s Lupe Contreras. The Democratic Whips will be LD Nine’s Victoria Steele and LD … Read more
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has a commanding lead in her race for a full four-year term and appeared on her way to victory. Speaking to voters on Tuesday Evening, she said: “I am looking forward to getting to work with all of you to build a city that works for everyone. We have gotten a … Read more
Howard Fischer reports today, COVID-19 funds to prop up state unemployment fund: Gov. Doug Ducey plans to put federal cash given to the state for COVID-19 relief into the soon-to-be-insolvent unemployment trust fund to save companies from having to replenish the account on their own. But unemployed Arizonans will have to continue to live on … Read more
The “witching hour” came on Halloween with little fanfare. That’s about to change for many Arizonans beginning this week. Arizona Eviction Moratorium Expired on Oct. 31, But Tenants May Qualify For CDC Eviction Protection: Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order extending a moratorium on residential evictions during the pandemic [expired on] Oct. 31. Governor Doug Ducey … Read more