Three Year Extension of ACA/Obamacare Subsidies Passes House Despite United Arizona Republican Congressional Opposition

Better late than never. In a stinging rebuke of Donald ‘I have concepts of a health care plan’ Trump and Mike ‘Holy Roller Hypocrite’ Johnson, the House of Representatives, with 17 Republican defections, passed a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)/Obamacare subsidies. It is very unfortunate that thanks to Mr. Johnson’s stonewalling by … Read more

“An Arizona We Can Afford”: Democrats to Focus on Affordability, Public Schools and Healthcare in 2026

Two Arizona Democratic leaders launched a unified 2026 Democratic campaign message, “An Arizona We Can Afford,” emphasizing affordability, public education, and healthcare during the January 5, 2026, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. Arizona House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos and Assistant Minority Leader Nancy Gutierrez opened the 2026 campaign, introducing a three-point strategy … Read more

Reaction to Reports That ICE is Bolstering Operations in Phoenix

The Bulwark and the Blog for Arizona’s Larry Bodine have reported that the Trump regime is planning on bolstering their Gestapo-ICE forces and detention facilities in the Phoenix area. The report, if true, has already generated bipartisan backlash to the planned proposal, which is invoking memories of SB1070 and the repressive tactics of former Maricopa … Read more

Arizona Congressional House District Three Representative Yassamin Ansari Discusses 2025 and Looking Forward to 2026

Before leaving for an earlier-than-expected winter Congressional break, thanks to House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourning Congress early again rather than take a vote on extending ACA health care subsidies for over several million Americans, Arizona Congressional District Three Representative Yassamin Ansari released the below social media video.  In the video, Representative Ansari said: “I’m Yassamin … Read more