The Day of Reckoning is Coming for the National Debt
February 12, 2020
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By Robert Musselwhite My name is Bob Musselwhite and I am running for the U. S. Congress as a Democrat. I want to thank the Blog for Arizona for running these comments expanding from my platform. This commentary involves the planned increase in the national debt contained in the President’s proposed budget. I am opposed … Read more
Trump’s Proposed Budget Betrays the American People (UPDATED)
February 12, 2020
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On Monday, February 10, 2020, the Trump Administration released its proposed budget for 2021. If passed, it would launch a New Reactionary Dark Age for the American People by cutting vital programs for the countries most vulnerable and further exploding the national debt. Among the proposals for cuts are: The Children’s Health Insurance Program. (C.H.I.P.) … Read more
The 2016 KKK Endorsed Candidate’s Unnecessary Wall Jeopardizes the Environment and Native American Cultural Sites
February 12, 2020
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Imagine a construction crew excavating the Christian Catacombs under Rome or the grounds under the Dome of the Rock and Western Wall in Jerusalem without consulting with local religious leaders at the Vatican, Israel, or the Arab World? What do you think the reaction would be? That is what the Trump Administration is doing by … Read more
Kathy Hoffman gives the first ever State of Special Education Address
February 12, 2020
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Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman started a new tradition on February 11, 2020, by giving the first-ever State of Special Education Address before the State Senate Education Committee. Saying the State of Special Education “deserves our immediate and intense focus,” Superintendent Hoffman outlined where the 150,000 Arizona children in Special Education programs need … Read more
‘Coverup-General Barr’ is out of control, Department of Justice is a ‘4-alarm fire’ (updated)
February 11, 2020
During William “Bill” Barr’s first tenure as Attorney General Under Georg H.W. Bush, New York Times columnist William Safire referred to him as “Coverup-General Barr” because of his role in burying evidence of then-President George H.W. Bush’s involvement in “Iraqgate” and “Iron-Contra.” Barr’s history of cover-ups to help Republican presidents in legal crises explains why Donald Trump … Read more
Democrats Unveil a State Budget Proposal that Puts Arizona’s People First
February 11, 2020
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Democrats in the State House and Senate released their budget proposal for the 2020/21 fiscal year. It calls for spending approximately 12.5 billion dollars while Governor Ducey proposed just below 12.3 billion in appropriations. The Senate Republicans called for about 12.2 billion and the House suggested funding almost 12.3 billion in expenditures. While the difference … Read more
Tax Cuts R Us: Third Round of Massive Tax Cuts in House Ways & Means
February 11, 2020
How can a “pro-life” state be #50 for Adverse Childhood Experiences? Because the Arizona Legislature prioritizes corporate welfare over child welfare. It’s that simple. The House Ways and Means Committee has passed six tax breaks in the past two weeks. Tomorrow’s agenda has 12 bills, including eight additional bills that are tax breaks or other … Read more
6 Years at Blog for Arizona
February 11, 2020
Has it really been 6 years ago when I joined up here at Blog for Arizona on Feb. 11, 2014? Have posted 1244 articles to date. I now post less articles, but definitely add and update progressive Calendar events all the time. It’s like a part time job blogging here, ever since 45th US President … Read more
