Legislature to pass a bare bones budget and adjourn sine die?

Republican leaders announced Monday the Arizona legislature plans to pass a basic spending plan and a series of “noncontroversial”  bills before they may recess or adjourn sine die as a way to mitigate the effects of the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Does this mean they will jettison the controversial package of election bills and tax cut bills? … Read more

Governor defies the courts, creates chaos in Ohio primary

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, late Monday afternoon sought to delay the presidential primary election on Tuesday after assuring voters all weekend that the election would be held on Tuesday as scheduled. That’s when the chaos began. Cleveland.com reports Citing health emergency, Ohio officials to order polls closed on Election Day, despite judge’s ruling: … Read more

Arizona Legislators Unanimously Pass a $55 Million Anti Coronavirus Measure.

In a united front not seen in recent legislative sessions, Arizona legislators passed a $55 million Anti Coronavirus measure. Governor Ducey has signed the measure into law. The first five million dollars is for immediate utilization by the Arizona Department of Health Services to combat the Coronavirus. The other $55 million is for future needs … Read more