Local Government

Abbie Hlavacek and Kathryn Mikronis Want to Advocate for the Disadvantaged and Bring a Parent’s Perspective and to the Marana School Board

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Abbie Hlavacek and Kathryn Mikronis have been constantly involved in their children’s education and schools in the Marana Unified School District. They are vocal supporters for school safety, including gun free zones and appropriate Coronavirus protocols, for all stakeholders. They advocate for teachers and staff to be better compensated and provided with strong benefits. They … Read more

Tucson Becomes a Safe Haven for a Woman’s Right to Choose if the Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe v Wade

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Mayor Regina Romero and the Tucson City Council are not leaving anything to chance. With the leaked draft Alito opinion striking down Roe v Wade terrifying women across the country and the current Republican majority Arizona State Legislature and Governor’s office hoping the leaked Supreme Court document becomes an official reality, Mayor Romero and the … Read more

(UPDATED)Tucson Mayor Regina Romero Celebrates the Six Month Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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On the six month anniversary of the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, who was present at the White House signing ceremony of the event, joined Biden/Harris Administration Infrastructure Coordinator and former New Orlean Mayor Mitch Landrieu in a press call with Arizona reporters on the legislation’s progress. Speaking first, Mayor … Read more

Mayor Kate Gallego Discusses Phoenix Growing Bioscience Sector and Reveals a New Bond Election May Come to Fund That and Additional Priorities

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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Community and Economic Development Director Christine Mackay appeared together on Ted Simons PBS show Horizon on May 19, 2022 to tout the fifth largest city in the nation’s growing Bioscience sector. Please click here to view the exchange. Mayor Gallego also made news by indicating that the Phoenix City Council … Read more

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero Denounces Louisiana Judges Decision to Keep Title 42

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On March 20, 2022, Louisiana District Judge Robert Summerhays, a Donald Trump appointee, applied an injunction on the lifting of Title 42, a rule both the Trump/Pence and Biden/Harris Administrations had utilized to turn back asylum seekers during the COVID 19 Pandemic. While the Biden/Harris Administration has filed an appeal to overrule Judge Summerhays decision, … Read more