AZ Politics

Republican Only Prop 400 Extension Passes; Hobbs Vows to Veto; Maricopa County Mayors Pledge to Get Their Plan to Voters

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Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature passed their version of the Prop 400 Extension on road and transportation infrastructure projects for Maricopa County on June 13, 2023. Unfortunately, their idea of good road and transportation projects for infrastructure, according to reporting from AZ Central and other sources over the last several days,  did not include … Read more

City of Tucson’s cooling centers during the hot summer

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by Carolyn Classen, blogger CITY OF TUCSON OPENS COOLING CENTERS DURING EXTREME HEAT “In an effort to meet the need for respite from the record-high temperatures this summer, Tucson opened cooling centers on June 5, 2023. The City cooling centers are open seven days a week, from noon-4 p.m. (closed for holidays on June 19 … Read more

Green Valley Justice Court’s novel approach to DUI cases

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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Press release from Justice Ray Carroll at the Green Valley Justice Court, via Program Mgr. Joe Ferguson, former Constable: “Between a significant change to Arizona law and a staggering rise in post-pandemic impaired driving while under the influence of alcohol charges, the Green Valley Justice Court is taking the responsibility to … Read more

Prop 400 Hangs in the Balance as Governor Hobbs Blasts Light Rail Hating Republicans for Not Accepting Compromise Legislation

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Proposition 400, a half-cent sales tax that funds transportation infrastructure improvements in Maricopa County should be a no-brainer to pass. First started in 1985 and extended in 2004, this measure has helped fund projects such as: Expanding and building freeways. Improving and expanding roadways. Building and maintaining existing light rail transportation systems. Maintaining and expanding … Read more