Shy of historic victory in 2018, Knecht returns in LD21
In the years since her defeat, Democrats tapped Kathy Knecht to run for House in LD21 as part of their push for the majority in that chamber. If they succeed, not only will Democrats break the Republican trifecta that has dominated state politics since the Janet Napolitano days, it’ll be the party’s first majority in the House since the 1960s.
Senate must permit vote on future of undocumented youth
With a Republican administration testing the decision of a conservative SCOTUS, a solution seems unlikely. However, U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema must urge the Senate majority leadership to permit a vote for H.R.6 so that undocumented youth may progress with their lives in the country they call home.
Lover’s vote: Swipe right – not left – for Biden
Arizona college students looking for a date or hookup might instead find a sales pitch for voting for Joe Biden, as a progressive political action committee deploys organizers to canvass on dating apps.
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.
New bill signals progress for Arizona dialysis care
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, most of our lawmakers are rightfully doing everything they can to get the situation under control and protect vulnerable Arizonans.
IRC chair – the state’s most important political figure
An aide to Gov. Doug Ducey, a former top attorney for the state’s largest utility company and a former attorney at the Goldwater Institute are among 39 applicants for the chair of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.
Voting this year is a matter of life or death
In the midst of a global health crisis and approaching the most important election of our lifetime, voters look to Sen. Martha McSally’s reprehensible record on health care to make... […]
Mormons cool to Trump are finding new influence in Arizona
While many conservative-leaning religious voters warmed to him long ago, Trump has struggled to win over Latter-day Saints.
Ducey, Trump tout fed response to virus in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey's meeting with President Trump on August 5 comes as both are seeking to write a new narrative about their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support reasonable liability protections for essential businesses
Given that many businesses operate in multiple states, a federal law would provide much-needed clarity for businesses and consumers alike. And essential businesses like mine deserve reasonable protections from frivolous lawsuits that could put us out of business.
Democrat Kelly reports $12.8 million for Arizona Senate bid
Democrat Mark Kelly says he raised nearly $12.8 million during the second quarter for his bid to unseat Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally. Kelly’s campaign said Tuesday he’ll report having... […]
Public schools brace for possible wave of teacher retirements
While President Trump and his administration try to push schools across the country to reopen, Arizona is facing a situation where positive COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket and teachers who... […]