Habemus State Budget Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, along with Republicans and Democrats in the State Legislature have concluded a bipartisan budget for Fiscal Year 2027. In a press announcement, Governor Hobbs praised the agreement, offering: “This bipartisan, balanced budget agreement will put Arizona first and deliver opportunity, security and freedom to communities throughout the state. … Read more
Over the last ten days, Donald Trump and his MAGA-Know-Nothing Republican Project 2025 Allies have advanced their autocratic war on reality in their continuing quest to spread ignorance and rewrite history to suit their perspective, promote a white nationalist-isolationist anti-science agenda, and stoke conspiracy mania to sow distrust in election results. This is not surprising … Read more
Three candidates seeking to shape the future of public education in Southern Arizona spoke at a Tucson education town hall yesterday to warn that declining enrollment, chronic underfunding, and Arizona’s runaway voucher program are pushing Tucson Unified School District toward difficult decisions, including possible school closures. Key Takeaways 1. TUSD leaders say Arizona’s ESA voucher … Read more
This is a lesson in why it is important for voters to carefully review the positions and background of every candidate for public office, be it the President of the United States or an individual running for school board. The case of Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member Kimberly Fisher clearly demonstrates this … Read more
The word for the political season at the Arizona State Capitol for Democrats in the Executive Tower and Legislative Chambers is affordability. Governor Hobbs is running for re-election, touting in part the programs she has overseen that have made life more affordable for Arizonans. Legislative Democrats, led by leaders Priya Sundareshan and Oscar De Los … Read more