Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Mayors across Arizona like Phoenix’s Kate Gallego, Tucson’s Regina Romero, and Mesa’s John Giles have hailed the start of Pride Month, honoring the members of the LGBTQ Community. In an official press release, Governor Hobbs stated: “I’m proud to stand tall for an Arizona that’s for everyone, including the LGBTQ+ … Read more
Since becoming Mayor of the Fifth Largest City in the Nation, Kate Gallego and the members of the Phoenix City Council have taken many steps to address the drought conditions affecting the shrinking water levels flowing from the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Among these efforts have been: Passing water conservation plans in partnership with … Read more
In a series of moves this week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and her team took action against the greedy corporate interests that have caused the pollution of the state’s water supply. First, the Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit against anti environmental corporate interests, including 3M and Dupont that have been responsible for polluting … Read more
This last week of May 15, 2023, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes teamed up at a press conference with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier, AHCCCS Director Carmen Heredia, representatives from 13 tribal nations, and law enforcement to announce actions against over 100 vendors that have engaged in fraudulent … Read more
I gotta admit, I was surprised by the decisive defeat of Prop 412 by Tucson’s voters. Given the lopsided weight of local endorsements by most of the Democratic establishment, the overwhelming funding advantage of TEP on the side of approval, and the very technical nature of the defects in the franchise agreement that activists, such … Read more