As has been reported by various news sources like AZ Central and this blog, Governor Doug Ducey engaged in some political theater and grandstanding by visiting, with Florida Senator Rick Scott (who may have been on a recruitment drive to convince Mr. Ducey to change his mind and run for the Arizona Senate seat currently … Read more
There should be some part of the Arizona Democratic brain trust that wishes someone like Republican State Party Chairperson Kelli Ward or Congressional District Five Representative Andy Biggs gets the 2022 Republican Senate Nomination against Senator Mark Kelly. Either one of them would be a statewide posterboard for all that has gone wrong with the … 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
With the prospects of passing the COVID 19 relief legislation (the American Rescue Act) with large bipartisan support apparently dissipating, Vice President Kamala Harris has been dispatched to local media outlets in Arizona and West Virginia to consolidate support from Democratic Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly, and Joe Manchin for the $1.9 trillion measure in … Read more
Dedication of January 8 Memorial will take place on 10-year anniversary of shooting UPDATE 12/19/20: See comment below post by Board President Ron Barber — event is now all virtual. “PIMA COUNTY, Dec. 14, 2020 – A commemorative ceremony will take place Jan. 8, 2021, dedicating a memorial at the Historic County Courthouse created for … Read more