#AZLeg: Look Beyond Tax Credits & Take Comprehensive Approach to Housing (video)
February 21, 2020
There are multiple reasons why Arizona has an affordable housing crisis. Chronically low wages; years of under-funding social safety net programs; high student loan, credit card or medical debt; and aggressive evictions have forced far too many Arizonans to live with housing insecurity. Wages in Arizona are 85% of the national average. Only 6% of … Read more
Kelly Townsend has a Low Tolerance for Hearing from the People She Serves
February 21, 2020
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If Arizona Republicans were so confident their views and policies had the blessings of the majority of the people, then they would not be resorting to measures designed to hinder those citizen’s right to vote. They should also not be afraid to hear from citizens requesting to speak out against these measures at State Senate … Read more
Trump tries to take control of the Intelligence Community over Russian election interference (Updated)
February 20, 2020
In breaking news, Intelligence Community officials warned House lawmakers last week that Russia was interfering in the 2020 campaign to get President Trump re-elected. The New York Times reports, Russia Backs Trump’s Re-election, and He Fears Democrats Will Exploit Its Support: The day after the Feb. 13 briefing to lawmakers, Mr. Trump berated Joseph Maguire, the … Read more
GOP ratf-cker Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
February 20, 2020
Roger Stone, longtime political strategist, GOP ratfucker and personal friend to President Donald Trump, was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in prison. I have waited years for this day to arrive when justice finally comes for Roger Stone, who has always escaped justice for his crimes in the past because of his connections to Republican … Read more
Some thoughts about ‘fight night’ in Las Vegas
February 20, 2020
With voters in several states currently voting early in their presidential preference primaries, last night’s “debate” in Las Vegas was consequential to voters not just in Nevada but in the “Super Tuesday” states and beyond, including Arizona. Note: The media needs to cease the pretense of calling these reality TV scripted conflicts for your entertainment … Read more
#HB2840: Medical Marijuana Patient Choice Bill on Feb 20 HHS Agenda (video)
February 20, 2020
There are four medical marijuana bills (not all good) on the House Health and Human Services Committee agenda for Thursday, February 20. One of them is my bill, HB 2840. This and my other 2020 medical marijuana bill HB2838 are patient choice legislation. If you have been following my healthcare bills this year, you know … Read more
(Update) GOP Voter Suppression Week in The Legislature
February 19, 2020
If you were counting on your local newspaper or local television newscast to tell you what happened in the Arizona legislature yesterday, you were sorely disappointed today. Here is the agenda from the House Elections Committee on Tuesday: HB2125 from Rep. Bob Thorpe would prohibit a school district or other district created by law from … Read more
Following Up with Legislative 20 Chair Janet Wilson on Getting Ready for 2020
February 19, 2020
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A lot has happened in Democratic Arizona Legislative District 20, an area that includes all or parts of Phoenix, Moon Valley, and Glendale since 2019. Two candidates, Judy Schwiebert and Doug Ervin have emerged to run for the District’s State House and Senate seats. P.C. recruitment is up. Fundraising is up. Community Outreach has expanded. … Read more
