Arizona State Legislature

(UPDATED) As the next State Senator from LD 23, Seth Blattman wants to bring a Bipartisan Problem-Solving approach to the State Senate.

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Does current Arizona Legislative District 23 State Senator Michelle Ugenti Rita care about her constituents? You Judge. Would a public servant who cares about her constituents: Try to put obstacles to mail-in voting in front of them during a pandemic? Support the full reopening of in-person instruction at school districts despite what the science says? … Read more

Democratic Legislators at the State Capitol unveil their People First Priorities for a Special Session

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Arizona Democratic Leaders at the State Legislature have released the economic and social justice policy initiatives to combat the socioeconomic effects of the Coronavirus they would like to pursue when Governor Ducey decides to call a special session this summer. Broken into the sections of a Stronger Arizona, Strong Schools, Healthy Communities, Indigenous Peoples, and … Read more

Arizona Capitol

State Legislature Suspends Legislative Session after Passing Skinny Budget with $50 million more to help People during the Coronavirus Crisis

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Republicans and Democrats, after a weekend of suspense and last-minute deal-making by Speaker Russell Bowers and Democratic Leader Charlene Fernandez, banded together and on a 59 to 1 vote passed the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget with an additional $50 million for people needing assistance to get through the Coronavirus Crisis. According … Read more

SWAG List of Local Candidates as of January 10, 2020

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It is time once again for the “silly wild ass guess” (SWAG) list of candidates running for office in November. Below is a list of local candidates who are currently running for either the State Legislature or a seat on the Corporation Commission. Voters need to pay attention to these races just as much as … Read more

Celebrate, Celebrate: David Stringer has resigned from the Arizona State House.

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Score one for decency in Government today. In a surprising development on Wednesday, March 27, Prescott Legislative District One State Representative David Stringer resigned from the State House after months of controversy stemming from racist comments and the revelation that he had been charged with sexual misconduct in Maryland 35 years ago. The controversial legislator … Read more