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Voters urged to focus on lawmaker’s effectiveness
With 10 of Arizona’s 11 congressional seats up for election this year, experts and voters are urging Arizonans to consider the range of an incumbent’s performance
Republicans, lawyers struggle with next step on abortion ban
Tuesday’s ruling on abortion in Arizona leaves attorneys, lawmakers and candidates at the precipice of a significantly shifted political and legal paradigm.
Conor O’Callaghan has vision, determination to help tribes of CD1
I believe in Conor’s vision and admire his determination to help the tribes of CD1. I’m proud of my heritage and I want to support candidates who are focused on protecting it.
Hodge appointed to fill House Democrat vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed a Democrat who nearly beat U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., to the state House of Representatives on Jan. 31.
US House majority in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, court ruling
Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix congressional district by nearly 30 points. Then Donald Trump was elected president, and his victories started shrinking.
AP calls win for Schweikert as he expands lead over Hodge
The Associated Press called a victory for incumbent Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., who furthered the gap between him and Democrat Jevin Hodge in Congressional District 1’s House of Representatives race.
Census figures indicate AZ gets 10th seat in House
All those folks fleeing elsewhere puts Arizona on track for picking up a 10th seat in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in 2022.
Improving HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act
There are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 150,000 in Arizona. Over 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, including 346,000 in Arizona.
6 ways Congress can fight for recovery from pandemic now
By Valley of the Sun United Way It’s clear the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on workers, families and businesses in Maricopa County and across Arizona. Our community is... […]
Time to ditch ‘the free care in ER’ guy
Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect, I personally experienced discrimination in the individual health insurance market and struggled to get coverage for a pre-existing condition. So when an email from Rep. David Schweikert bearing the subject line, “Myth vs. Fact on Healthcare” landed in my inbox, I opened it with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Projects to restore public lands, national parks can begin
This bipartisan, bicameral legislative victory did not come easily. It took decades of grassroots work and the tireless support of conservation champions in Congress to see permanent funding of the LWCF - a conservation program paid for by royalties from offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters that typically receives less than half of its allotment.
Tiperneni heads for showdown with Schweikert
Hiral Tipirneni appears headed towards the Democratic nomination in Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District and will likely face Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. David Schweikert in November. The Associated Press has already called the race for her.
