Raquel Teran, the new Democratic Senate Leader, and current State Party Chair sees opportunity with Katie Hobbs presiding as Arizona’s Governor on the ninth floor of the State Capitol. An opportunity to finally get more of the Legislative Democrats’ agenda, called the Blueprint for a Better Arizona, passed and sent to the Governor’s office for … Read more
What a difference a Governor makes. With Democrat Katie Hobbs sitting in the Governor’s seat, progressive-minded organizations like the Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) and its affiliate, the Arizona Center Economic Progress (ACEP) finally see opportunities to secure legislation that will move the state forward and lift the most vulnerable residents up. Among the possibilities for … Read more
Update to White Christian Nationalist GQP State Legislators Target The LGBTQ Community In A Coordinated Nationwide Assault. Adan Serwer’s observation of MAGAt Republicans still rings true today, The Cruelty Is the Point: Trump’s only true skill is the con; his only fundamental belief is that the United States is the birthright of straight, white, Christian … Read more
AZ Right Wing Watch has an excellent free Substack I strongly recommend, and today they are bringing receipts on AZSPI Tom Horne’s ongoing extremely problematic hiring for his attack on our children’s minds. “Tom Horne’s Reign Begins (Again) Unfortunately for Arizona students, racist old bigot Tom Horne is back as State Superintendent, replacing Kathy Hoffman. … Read more
Arizona Governor Katie Hobb’s first budget (for the 2023/24 year) totaling about $17.1 billion reflects the Democratic values and commitment to long-term financial stability that was lacking in prior Ducey budgets. More tax cuts for the very wealthy? Nope. A continuation of the expanded school voucher program for the wealthy? Not happening in Governor Hobb’s … Read more