Update to GOP Already Plotting Against The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers did not even wait for election results before pulling the trigger on the Independent Redistricting Commission in a blatant power play (a clear indication he has internal polling showing Republicans will lose control of the Arizona House). Yeah, no … Read more
In September, Anti-shutdown activists launched a recall effort against Ducey: A campaign to remove Gov. Doug Ducey from office over his executive order closing many businesses and requiring Arizonans to stay at home to blunt the spread of COVID-19 was launched Friday. “Governor Ducey has committed a violation of his oath of office, ARS 38-231 … Read more
State Sen. Vince Leach admitted that “because of business closures and job losses due to the pandemic, the State may end up with more than a $1 billion deficit, blaming the shortfall on business closures and job losses due to the pandemic,” according to the Arizona Daily Star. Leach conveniently left out that reduced income … Read more
Throughout her first two terms in the Arizona State House of Representatives, Legislative District (LD) 18 State Representative Mitzi Epstein has been a consistent and fervent champion for the disadvantaged, the vulnerable, public education, and sustainability In advancing the future of the Grand Canyon State and its residents. This is demonstrated by her work to … Read more
The Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required) reports, Vetting panel chooses 5 finalists for IRC chair: After the first of two days of interviews for the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments narrowed its list of 11 semi-finalists for the IRC chair down to the final five: Nicole Cullen, a Gilbert teacher; … Read more