Republicans in both Arizona and Washington D.C. really have no stomach for governing with the other leading party. That would require a good faith effort and a recognition that your side is not going to get everything it wants. The evidence for that. Both groups do not want to produce serious budgets and negotiate with … Read more
Arizona Governor Katie Hobb’s first budget (for the 2023/24 year) totaling about $17.1 billion reflects the Democratic values and commitment to long-term financial stability that was lacking in prior Ducey budgets. More tax cuts for the very wealthy? Nope. A continuation of the expanded school voucher program for the wealthy? Not happening in Governor Hobb’s … Read more
It was a tale of two vastly different political parties at the opening of the Arizona State Legislature on January 9, 2023 for all of Arizonans to see. The Arizona Democrats, as they have done every year recently, presented their Blueprint for a Better Arizona of how to build strong schools, tackle the housing crisis, … Read more
Below are some of the many positive reactions to Governor Katie Hobb’s State of the State Address. Arizona House Democratic Leader Andres Cano. “Governor Hobbs’ State of the State speech hit on themes that resonate with the vast majority of Arizonans, as well as our Democratic caucuses — Investing in public education, securing our water … Read more
Democratic Candidates for the Arizona State Legislature, despite a new legislative map that tilted towards the Republicans, defied electoral expectations in 2022 and maintained their numbers of 29 House and 14 Senate seats. With many new faces in both chambers and a Democratic Governor taking the helm in the first week in January, there is … Read more