An auspicious day today- Feb. 11, 2022, to celebrate my 8 years of blogging here at BFAZ. Nowadays I mostly update our progressive Calendar, as I enjoy informing our readers about upcoming events throughout the State of Arizona. It’s quite a task as I am always on the lookout for Democratic and progressive political events, … Read more
LD 9 Rep. Dr. Randy Friese resigned from his House seat effective Nov . 15, 2021. He would have been termed out in 2022, as he has served 7 years. The precinct committeepersons in LD 9 met on Nov, 19 and voted for 3 nominees to be sent to the Pima County Board of Supervisors … Read more
For years, Arizona has been one of the worst states in the country for affordable housing. A recent research survey, published in March 2021, ranked Tucson #1 in the world for worst change in property affordability, with Phoenix coming in #7. The survey by Online Mortgage Advisors reported on housing affordability in 200 US cities over the … Read more
“On October 22nd, pick your favorite purple item and raise awareness about domestic violence by posting a picture on your social media during Wear Purple Day and tagging us @EmergeTucson. You can also send us your photo at communications@emergecenter.org.” The entire month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hosted by Emerge! Center Against Domestic … Read more
Each election season, there is an endorsement process. Organizations, groups and causes conduct their endorsement processes differently. Some just hand out endorsements. Some require candidates to answer questions and do interviews. Last week, the Arizona Daily Star conducted their endorsement interview with the three Legislative District 9 candidates: Democratic incumbent Reps. Randy Friese and Pamela Powers Hannley … Read more