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

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

LD 23 Republican Nominees Wimp Out of Clean Elections Debate

Did you know Michelle Urgenti-Rita, Joseph Chaplik, and John Kavanagh were on the ballot for the LD 23 State Senate and House seats this year? Voters who watched the LD 23 Clean Elections Debate on September 1, 2020, would not have. Why? None of the Republican candidates thought it worthwhile to show the voters what … Read more

Rep. Pam Powers Hannley

#AZ Senate Votes to End Session. What about the House? (video)

I drove to Phoenix last Thursday (May 7) because Speaker Rusty Bowers and President Karen Fann had called the Legislature back for a sine die vote (a vote to end the second session of the 54th Legislature). We have been adjourned and working remotely since March 23. Unfortunately, I made that trip for nothing. On May 7, … Read more