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I called it! Last year when Oklahoma passed a creepy law that required abortion providers to release personal details about patients, which would be published and available to the public, I had an uneasy feeling that Arizona’s wingnuts in the lege would be following suit. I was right and there are two bills [...]...
Democratic Diva - Mon 11:48 p.m.
It's getting toward crunch time, the point where most serious candidates for office have to gear up for this fall's elections or decide to pass on a run during this cycle. "serious" means "really going to try to win though many have a snowball's chance in Phoenix - in July - of actually winning." ...New Congressional committees, some of which have been talked about for a while, and some which a...
Random Musings - Mon 10:50 a.m. - 5 clicks 
Arizona’s Tuition Tax Credit Program’s Limited Impact on Private School Enrollment Full Report For Fiscal Year 2008, after adjusting for savings for students switching from public to private schools, the individual and corporate tax credit private school scholarship programs cost the general fund between $42 and $54 million. Executive Summary: In 1997 Governor Fife Symington signed into law [......
Make Democracy Work - Mon 5:40 a.m. - 2 clicks
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Eli Blake posted a comment to Living in the State of Delusion: Special Election Edition that got me to thinking about what we can do to fix our broken government in Arizona. Our state Constitution has been......
Blog For Arizona - Sun 3:05 p.m. - 2 clicks
Posted by Craig McDermott and cross-posted from Random Musings. As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice... A busy week ahead, marked by proposed encroachments on the......
Blog For Arizona - Sun 8:41 a.m. - 4 clicks
As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice... A busy week ahead, marked by proposed encroachments on the availability of safe and legal abortion services, messing with teachers' ability to plan for their professional future, requiring the federal government to prove the constitutionality of its mandates before ...
Random Musings - Sun 8:23 a.m. - 7 clicks
Blog for Arizona is pleased to announce a new feature for 2010. Because mainstream media do not cover local campaigns except within a narrow window of coverage shortly before a primary or general election, BforAZ will strive to provide our......
Blog For Arizona - Sun 8:22 a.m. - 6 clicks
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I received this press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS February 6, 2010 Pam Sutherland, 520-548-1451 June Webb-Vignery, 520-299-1257 BUSINESSES UNITE AGAINST THE EXPENSIVE RECALL CAMPAIGN TUCSON—The bi-partisan “Oppose the Expensive Recall” committee launched this week to combat......
Blog For Arizona - Sun 6:09 a.m. - 6 clicks
AZBlueMeanie has a nice post up at Blog For Arizona about how the conservative base is being played by the Tea Party astroturf operation and how the MSM is dutifully playing along. I especially appreciate this bit: Note to the media: “conservative populist” is an oxymoron. Conservatives are all about maintaining the wealth [...]...
Democratic Diva - Sat 10:24 p.m. - 4 clicks
This opinion piece is being circulated statewide by the Arizona Editorial Forum. In countries like Iran we regularly see dissent brutally crushed and political enemies jailed. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas are behaving in similar fashion. That’s why a federal grand jury is investigating Arpaio. Arpaio and Thomas use their popularity and [...]...
Make Democracy Work - Sat 10:11 p.m. - 9 clicks
Those interested in Arizona politics, especially the GOP primary shaping up for Senator John McCain and the one in AZ CD-8 to face Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, might want to take a good look at the campaign web sites of CD-8 contender Jonathan Paton and Senate contender JD Hayworth. A GOOD look. Jonathan Paton for Congress JD for Senate JD's site is the late arrival just launched...
Sustainability, Equity, Development - Sat 8:42 p.m. - 7 clicks
Published Saturday, January 23, 2010 in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Plans to aid Haiti took on a new meaning after earthquake.” Ironically, the day before the Haitian earthquake, I was presenting to Tempe High School French students about my time in Haiti 10 years ago. Their inspiring teacher, Michelle Coble, had a wonderful plan to [...]...
Make Democracy Work - Sat 8:42 p.m. - 2 clicks
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: J.D. Hayworth's official campaign web site went public yesterday, link here (www.JDforSenate.com). The banner logo at the top of the home page caught my attention: Funny, but a Red star is the symbol of Communism. I'm just......
Blog For Arizona - Sat 2:41 p.m. - 4 clicks
Rep. Patterson outside Arizona Capitol. STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX -- Arizona cyclists and others who care about transportation should support Rep. Doug Quelland 's bipartisan HB2633 Arizona Bikes Safe Yield Act. This smart and fair bill will help improve conditions for cycling in Arizona, while ensuring safety. Idaho has had this law for years and it works well. Please contact members of ...
Daniel's News & Views - Sat 7:59 a.m. - 2 clicks
When President Obama spoke in Phoenix last fall, the media were all atwitter with the story of the man who showed up at the event packin’ heat. And not just itsy bitsy heat, but a big fancy assault weapon. I guess traffic was especially bad that morning. Remember this guy and the happy metal friend he had dangling over his shoulder? ...
DailyKos (Arizona) - Fri 10:18 p.m. - 9 clicks
Cross-posted at Blog for Arizona ... Since my work week has started, I'm trying to keep track of the goings-on at the lege via phone calls and an internet connection. It now looks like that the House leadership is going to try to push through the latest budget bills without being certain that they have the votes necessary to pass them. One Democratic source that I spoke to thought it w...
Random Musings - Fri 6:06 p.m. - 6 clicks
...that's a way of saying that there is some serious arm-twisting going on at the lege.. cross-posted at Blog for Arizona ... On Thursday, the Arizona House of Representatives approved the referral to the ballot of a temporary increase to the state's sales tax. The vote was 34 - 25, with one vacancy (Sam Crump resigned on Monday). 12 Democrats and 22 Republicans voted for the referr...
Random Musings - Fri 6:06 p.m. - 6 clicks
Healthcare reform is not dead but we still have to work for it! Congressman Mitchell’s staff says the anti-reform insurance companies have their people calling. Don’t let the insurance companies beat us. Call ALL our AZ Democratic Congressional delegation. Let them know Arizona people want reform. You can call the Capitol on this 800 number [...]...
DFA-MC - Fri 5:36 p.m. - 2 clicks
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Senator John McCain regularly rails against earmarks as if the elimination of earmarks alone would balance the federal budget. (Earmarks make up less than 2% of the federal budget). He reminds me of Gollum going on incessantly......
Blog For Arizona - Fri 3:52 p.m. - 6 clicks
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In the ultimate act of political cowardice the Arizona Legislature voted to refer a three year temporary sales tax increase to the ballot in a costly special election to be held on May 18. The Arizona Legislature......
Blog For Arizona - Fri 11:04 a.m. - 3 clicks
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jon Stewart: Oh, John McCain "what did I ever see in you. I've never seen someone be so dickish about going back on their word." The parody substituting age for gay is classic. The Daily Show With......
Blog For Arizona - Fri 6:04 a.m. - 9 clicks
The Arizona House voted 34-25 today to send a sales tax increase to a May special election ballot to help balance the state budget. ... the estimated $940 million the tax increase would raise would not be available until the fiscal 2011 budget year. Next year's deficit is about $3 billion. There remains a $1.4 billion deficit for the 2010 budget year that this tax won't help wi...
AZNetroots - Thu 8:04 p.m. - 17 clicks
A rally will be held today at 5:00 at El Rio Neighborhood Center to support adult education and GED testing, both of which are eliminated in Jan Brewer’s budget. The El Rio Neighborhood Center is at 1390 W Speedway, between Grande and Silverbell. It would surprise many people to know about the number of people who [...]...
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - Thu 11:42 a.m. - 3 clicks
Burns, Brewer & Adams have Arizona on the wrong track and headed for a cliff. STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX -- Don't be fooled. Gov. Brewer (R) wants 18% sales tax hike, and promises she'll still also cut $750M more from schools & kick 400,000 people off health care. I can't go for that. UPDATE, Feb 5 : I voted no yesterday on Brewer's sales tax increase. It's not fair to midd...
Daniel's News & Views - Wed 6:44 a.m. - 8 clicks
Righteousness by State Poll: Republicans Think Obama Is A Socialist, And Palin More Qualified To Be President | TPMDC Amazing results! 31% of GOP voters want to outlaw contraception?! And there's more... Top uniformed officer: Gay ban should be lifted - Yahoo! News Sen. McCain calls DADT policy "effective". Effective at what, Senator? Independent Distilleries Map ...
Blog For Arizona - Wed 12:43 a.m. - 9 clicks
It's Groundhog Day at the Arizona State Legislature and time for another update from Rep. Farley: Howdy, Friends O'Farley... Remember the classic Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day? Where he keeps re-living the same day over and over again, and eventually starts trying to change his behavior to end the cycle? His attempts never work until he finally decides to do the right thing and take ca...
AZNetroots - Tue 6:47 p.m. - 5 clicks
Remember how Republicans, including Arizona’s own Tom Horne, got their knickers all in a twist last September over President Obama addressing American students about the importance of staying in school and being a good citizen? Hyperventilated Horne back then: “The White House materials call for a worshipful, rather than critical approach to this [...]...
Democratic Diva - Tue 6:22 p.m. - 5 clicks
Inside the historic Arizona Capitol UPDATE, 2/3: Photos of Monday rally at Capitol with hundreds to save AZ state parks. STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX -- Some quick updates and media coverage this week. Bipartisan clean energy jobs op-ed in today's Arizona Republic : Say yes to solar, wind and Arizona's future. Rally calls on lawmakers to keep state parks open . AZ House Ds aga...
Daniel's News & Views - Tue 9:09 a.m. - 3 clicks
From an email from Vicki Rosen, the EPA's community involvement coordinator for the NIBW - Hi all, Just a reminder that we'll meet on Wednesday, February 17, 5:30 pm at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (enter at 7380 Second St.). Our meeting room will be on the main floor, Stage 2. Attached is the agenda which will also be going out by mail to our site mailing list. Looking forw...
Random Musings - Feb 1 - 3 clicks
Earlier today, Governor Brewer called the sixth special session of this, the 49th Arizona Legislature. Her proclamation included the subjects to be considered by the Special Session. From the proclamation - 1. Adjustments to address the fiscal year 2009-2010 state budget, including additional education rollover payments and sale-leaseback of state assets. 2. A referendum to the voters to impo...
Random Musings - Feb 1 - 5 clicks
So far, only Sonoran Alliance has mentioned AZ-CD8 fund raising results , and the post was a tad selective. Gabrielle Giffords continues to charge ahead, her 2009 efforts yielding $1.2M in receipts for an end of year cash on hand of $1.6M. Despite the fall hysteria at Pima and Swan, the people of the district like their Congresswoman. They didn't fork out $1/4 M for her in 4Q09 because they ...
Sustainability, Equity, Development - Feb 1 - 6 clicks
Today, the Democratic Caucus of the Arizona House of Representatives sent a letter to Republican Governor Jan Brewer and the Republican leadership of the legislature calling on them to seek a bipartisan solution to the state's budget woes, citing the Rep's moves to have the same adversarial parallel budget process this year that didn't work last year. From the press release - In the House Appr...
Random Musings - Feb 1 - 5 clicks
Cross-posted from Blog for Arizona ... Except where indicated, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona legislature, and subject to change without notice . There is a strong rumor that there will be a special session called this week to address (again!) the budget deficit for the current fiscal year. If that happens (and that is a big "if"), look for something resembling some a...
Random Musings - Feb 1 - 5 clicks
Material as relevant as ever based upon a nearly identical post from almost two years ago. The ANUS matrix of meaning remains among this place's greatest hits. I hope the Gila Courier guys take a look: At a pseudo metropolis in Southern Arizona, three entities working together, Cloth, Path, and Community College have obtained a $2.3 M DOL grant to train twelve people in the college’s A...
Sustainability, Equity, Development - Jan 30 - 9 clicks
Warning: this post is mostly borne out of the fact that I am feeling under the weather and don't have the energy for anything more in-depth... In addition to the previously mentioned names of folks entering the Rep primary to replace John Shadegg in Congress (Sens. Gorman and Waring, Rep. Crump, Mayor Parker, and Blogger Noble), other, more obscure names have been floated as having an interest. ...
Random Musings - Jan 30 - 9 clicks
Visit me today in Tucson with AG Terry Goddard at 11a, Rudy Garcia Park, 5001 S Nogales Hwy. Also LD29 Town Hall, 2-4p, 4350 E 22nd St. TUCSON -- Arizona Daily Star , Opinion, Jan 30 10 District 29 Rep. Daniel Patterson , D-Tucson Committees: Water and Energy; Military Affairs and Public Safety Education Additional cuts to the K-12 education system should be the absolute...
Daniel's News & Views - Jan 30 - 12 clicks
