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
Overall, Democrats in Arizona did do well in the November 3, 2020 elections. Joe Biden became the first Democrat since Bill Clinton in 1996 to win Arizona in the Presidential Election. For the first time since 1953, Arizona will be represented by two Democratic Senators (Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly.) Anna Tovar will bring an … Read more
With the vote counting nearly completed, several conclusions can be reached about the results in Arizona. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won Arizona. This is the first time a Democratic Ticket has won Arizona since Bill Clinton and Al Gore did it in 1996. For the first time since 1953 (when Barry Goldwater first won … Read more