Where is Their Common Sense; Where is Their Consideration for Others

Check out this picture of State Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita speaking on the Senate floor on Friday: Or this one of former Speaker of the Arizona House (now Senator) J.D. Mesnard: Or Democratic Senate Leader David Bradley: When the Arizona State Senate adjourned sine die on Friday on a 24 to 6 vote, those who watched … Read more

Good and Ugly Government at the State Capitol

The last two days at the Arizona Capitol have shown the great possibilities for the Grand Canyon State when both Republicans and Democrats work together for the betterment of the people. Unfortunately, it has also displayed how ugly it can be when fringe legislation to discriminate against people passes one of the legislative chambers. Jake’s … Read more

Paul Stapleton-Smith wants to bring Labor’s Perspective to the Arizona State Legislature

The Retirement of Senate Democratic Leader David Bradley has created a chain reaction for Democrats in the Tucson centered Arizona Legislative District (LD) Ten. Democratic State House Incumbent Kirsten Engel has announced her candidacy to succeed Bradley in the State Senate. That leaves the other Democratic Incumbent Domingo DeGrazia, Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, and Paul Stapleton-Smith … Read more

Democrats Unveil a State Budget Proposal that Puts Arizona’s People First

Democrats in the State House and Senate released their budget proposal for the 2020/21 fiscal year. It calls for spending approximately 12.5 billion dollars while Governor Ducey proposed just below 12.3 billion in appropriations. The Senate Republicans called for about 12.2 billion and the House suggested funding almost 12.3 billion in expenditures. While the difference … Read more