It is budget time at the State Capitol and Democrats have unveiled the fiscal priorities they want the State Legislature to consider in negotiations in the coming weeks. Called Restore, Recover, and Rebuild, the Democratic program, (please read the full proposal by clicking the below link,) is a people’s first one that is geared to … Read more
The Children’s Action Alliance (CAA,) an organization that specializes in advancing policy issues that would benefit Arizona children and families like education, health care, child safety, and childcare has a new leader. It is former Arizona Democratic Legislative Leader and current Center for Economic Progress head David Lujan. Mr. Lujan brings a vast amount of … Read more
AZ Central reporter Maria Polleta has provided an excellent summary of what Arizona will receive from the American Rescue Plan. The Grand Canyon State is slated to receive just over $16 billion in aid. $15 billion is targeted toward state and local government assistance. Specifically, funds are earmarked for: Paying essential workers. Infrastructure projects like … Read more
Funny how it is okay for Republicans to plan budgets on their own in Arizona and other states where they control all levers of government but not Democratically run states or Washington D.C. Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature are working on a 2021-2022 fiscal budget that, wait for it, may provide one billion dollars … Read more
Most Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature are warring against Democracy on several fronts. Not only are they endeavoring to enact measures designed to suppress the vote, but they are also advancing proposals to circumvent the will of the people at the ballot box. Senate Bill (SB) 1783 is the latest example of this. This … Read more