An Interesting discussion ensued on Arizona Agenda’s (please consider becoming a paid subscriber, like me!) boozy livestream tonight about Gov. Hobbs’ veto of a bi-partisan zoning and code reform bill to override some city restrictions that prevent the construction of lower cost housing. The first third of the session with Rep. Ortiz (her TikTok is … Read more
As an example of good governance and planning ahead, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council, in anticipation of another hot summer like last year when there were excessive heat warnings for 42 days, are taking proactive steps to combat extreme heat this summer by acting on recommendations from the crafted City of … Read more
Rising Arizona Democratic Star LD 18 State Senator Priya Sundareshan has distinguished herself in this legislative session (her first) by becoming a leading champion and voice promoting reproductive freedom, women’s health care, a guaranteed income for all Arizonans, and the protection of Democracy in the Grand Canyon State. Over the last two days, she, as … Read more
Many political leaders across the United States paid attention, with much interest, to the oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court yesterday (March 26, 2024) as the Super Majority Conservative judicial body considered petitioners’ arguments to curtail the easy accessibility and delivery of the FDA approved abortion drug mifepristone. A ruling favoring the petitioners … Read more
Perhaps feeling the pressure from election denier Jake Hoffman and the semi-rally he was holding at the State Capitol along with private school voucher zealots, protesting proposed changes to the Empowerment Scholarship Account handbook, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne overruled the efforts of his ESA Executive Director John Ward and persuaded the state … Read more