Marine and Educator Edgar Soto Wants to Continue to Serve the People of Arizona LD 17 in the State Senate

Marine and Educator Edgar Soto Wants to Continue to Serve the People of Arizona LD 17 in the State Senate

September 23, 2026

Arizona Legislative District (LD) 17 resident Edgar Soto has devoted his life to service, first as a Marine, then as an educator, coach, and mentor.  Now he would like to take that commitment to service to the Arizona State Senate as LD 17’s new Senator in January 2027. A battleground district that includes parts of … Read more

Adam Sarvana Launches Candidacy for Chair of Pima County Democratic Party

Adam Sarvana Launches Candidacy for Chair of Pima County Democratic Party

September 23, 2026

Adam Sarvana, a Tucson Democratic leader and media-savvy public employee, announced that he is running to be the next Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party. He has no opponent at the moment, and current Chair Eric Robbins said he is not running for re-election. Pima County has about 240,000 registered Democrats according to the … Read more

Trump’s approval plunges into the 20s

Trump’s approval plunges into the 20s

September 23, 2026

An American Research Group poll published this week found Trump’s approval at just 29 percent — a new low for his presidency and a flashing warning sign for the congressional Republicans being dragged beneath a growing Blue Wave.  ► Trump’s dismal approval rating is lower than any other president since 1952. ◄ “Whatever truths we … Read more

In a Senate Floor Speech, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Calls for a Secure and Regulated AI System that Helps the American People

In a Senate Floor Speech, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Calls for a Secure and Regulated AI System that Helps the American People

September 22, 2026

On September 17, 2025, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly put forth an AI for America Roadmap to make the emerging industry beneficial for all Americans. Now a little over a year later, Senator Kelly was on the Senate floor, criticizing Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson for not taking the potential dangers of AI seriously, … Read more

Scottsdale City Council Candidate Raoul Zubia Calls Out Councilman Barry Graham for Voting Againt Affordable Housing Project

Scottsdale City Council Candidate Raoul Zubia Calls Out Councilman Barry Graham for Voting Againt Affordable Housing Project

September 22, 2026

Three years ago, on September 19, 2023, Scottsdale City Councilman Barry Graham had a choice on whether he would fund the creation of 28 affordable housing units at the Paiute Neighborhood Center. While Graham did vote for one measure funding renovations at the Center, he voted against the agenda items that would have funded the … Read more

Supervisor Heinz Calls for Safeguards On Growth, Utility Rates and Water as Pima County Pursues Semiconductor Jobs

Supervisor Heinz Calls for Safeguards On Growth, Utility Rates and Water as Pima County Pursues Semiconductor Jobs

September 22, 2026

Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz said the county should pursue high-paying jobs tied to Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry — but only with firm protections for water, transparency and residents facing rising utility costs. Speaking at yesterday’s meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson, Heinz also: “We can’t just accept” development without scrutiny, Heinz said. “We have … Read more

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