#AZLeg Should Include Healthcare in Workforce Development (video)
March 6, 2019
The Arizona House has begun debating HB2657, a high-tech workforce development bill which would funnel money through the Arizona Commerce Authority to community colleges to train workers in “high-demand” fields. The CEO of the Commerce Authority would manage the fund created by this bill, and they would determine what to fund. As it is currently … Read more
Trump organization faces a RICO action from SDNY
March 6, 2019
One of the oddest attacks on Michael Cohen last week came from “Gym” Jordan (R-OH): “This might be the first time someone convicted of lying to Congress has appeared again so quickly in front of Congress.” This carefully worded statement is true, only because there is little precedent for someone convicted of the specific crime of … Read more
Democratic field starts to shake out
March 5, 2019
There has been quite a lot of activity in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary in recent days. Two governors have entered the race. Some big names expected to enter the race have announced that they are not running for president in 2020. And more are still contemplating entering the race. Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper … Read more
GOP hostage taking over federal debt ceiling coming in September
March 5, 2019
You may have missed this because it got lost in all the chaotic insanity last week coming out of Washington, D.C., but Congress just blew past the federal debt ceiling limit it had agreed to suspend until March 2. Congress voted in February 2018 to suspend the debt limit through March 1, 2019, as part of the … Read more
Loaded Firearms allowed in vehicles at Public Schools! What can go wrong?
March 5, 2019
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Did Arizona Legislators who voted to allow loaded weapons to be stored in vehicles on public school property ever see the signs on these campuses that say weapon or gun (along with drug) free zone? Have they learned anything after decades of school shootings across the country? This is not about preserving second amendment rights or … Read more
Why Does AZ Need 60+ License Plate Designs? (video)
March 5, 2019
Republican Legislators love specialty license plates. The House has bills for six new license plates in the queue. My big question is: Why are we doing this? Specialty license plates are a way to funnel taxpayer dollars into designated charities or pet projects with seemingly innocuous bills for a license plate with a great-sounding name … Read more
Reclaim Your Leadership Free Live Challenge
March 5, 2019
Hosted by YWCA Arizona STAT – Stand Together Arizona Training & Advocacy and YWCA Southern Arizona “Ready to step into your leadership power? We believe that everyone is ALREADY a leader, but sometimes it takes that extra push to recognize the value of our skills, experiences, and what WE each bring – especially when we … Read more
Education Priorities for 2019: Priorities from the Arizona Education Association
March 5, 2019
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The Arizona Education Association (A.E.A.), in existence since 1892, serves “teachers, community college professors, speech pathologists, bus drivers, secretaries, retired educators, and student teachers” as a labor union across “150 affiliates” in Arizona. With a membership of 20,000 educators and support staff, the A.E.A.’s mission is to “advocate on behalf of students, staff, and teachers … Read more
