Arizona Democrats in the State Legislature Call for More Action from Governor Ducey and Republican Legislators to Combat COVID 19

Arizona Democratic Leaders in the State Legislature held a press event on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, and called on Governor Doug Ducey and their Republican legislator colleagues to take more steps to combat COVID 19 and help the people adversely affected by the Pandemic. The Democratic attendees were: House Democratic Leader – Rep. Reginald Bolding. … Read more

Governor Ducey does not Announce a Statewide Mask Wearing Mandate at his 11/18/20 Press Briefing

While acknowledging “the end is not on the horizon” with the Coronavirus Pandemic in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey announced some enhanced COVID 19 mitigation measures at the state’s major airports and schools, but refrained from proclaiming a mask-wearing mandate for the Grand Canyon State. He also condemned death threats against Secretary of State Katie Hobbs … Read more

Arizona Democrats Announce New Leadership Team at the State Legislature

Arizona Senate and House Democrats have chosen their leadership teams for the 55th legislative session starting in 2021. In the Senate, the new Senate Minority Leader will be Legislative District (LD) 27’s Rebecca Rios. The Senate Democratic Leader will be LD 19’s Lupe Contreras. The Democratic Whips will be LD Nine’s Victoria Steele and LD … Read more

Arizona Reaction to the Biden/Harris Democratic Ticket

The Biden/Harris Campaign released a newsletter showing the warm reception Arizona Democratic Leaders have given the 2020 Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential Nominees. It read: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Arizona Leaders Applaud Joe Biden’s Selection of Kamala Harris as Running Mate Today, Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. Leaders from across Arizona … Read more

Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Detailing CARES Act Emergency Funding for Arizona Public Schools

Earlier this afternoon, Governor Doug Ducey, after consulting with Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman and other local education leaders, issued an Executive Order that detailed how approximately $270 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) will be allocated to qualifying Arizona’s Public Schools. Major features of the Executive Order (please click … Read more