Governor Doug Ducey and his office have released his last proposed budget. Like previous budget proposals, there are good components to it. There are increases (some paid for by American Rescue Plan dollars: the funds Mr. Ducey calls Socialist) in K-12 funding, water augmentation, road infrastructure, and kinship care. Veterans and their spouses could receive … Read more
Nothing has changed since last weekend when LD 26 State Representative and expected mother Athena Salman requested, due to her condition, the health of her arriving newborn, and the Omicron COVID 19 surge, that Speaker Bowers allow her to attend house floor sessions, committee meetings, and vote calls remotely. Neither Mr. Bowers or Senate President … Read more
Flagstaff Unified: $12,221,169.00 Peoria Unified: $43,129,178.00 Gilbert Unified: $39,916,655.00 Chandler Unified: $54,431,647.00 Washington Elementary: $25,185,300.00 Kyrene Elementary District: $17,570,323.00 Phoenix Union High School District: $45,668,003.00 Tucson Unified District: $58,180,470.00 Yuma Union High School District: $13,997,589.00 Mesa Unified District: $73,826,670.00 These are not the numbers showcasing what these school districts will receive in the latest round … Read more
It is becoming increasingly clear that the Covid surge does not exist for Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature and Governor’s office. Or else they are trying to silence the voices of people who fear Covid — and are the same ones who oppose their extreme right-wing agenda. Take Gov. Doug Ducey. He thinks it … Read more
Legislative District 18 State Representative Jennifer Jermaine has been a star for the Arizona Democratic Party in the Legislature. A pragmatic progressive who has continually supported measures to help children, expand the middle class, fully fund education, and lift people up, she has received acclaim from both sides of the political aisle for her advocacy … Read more