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Now playing: Tamales, the sequel.
The 2023 legislative session saw legislation dubbed The Tamale Bill. The bill passed both chambers but was vetoed by the governor. The...
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Feb 11, 20243 min read
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Something different this week....
As the majority party in our state legislature continues to try to exceed their own absurd behavior from the 2023 session, lets take a...
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Feb 4, 20243 min read
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Arizona's most pressing problem.
Arizona’s most pressing, time-sensitive problem. In May 2022 Gov. Ducey signed a bill, sponsored by Michelle Ugenti-Rita, that changed...
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Jan 28, 20242 min read
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The answer is: NOT EASILY
And the final Jeopardy question is.... how do you cut a budget already in progress? The governor has proposed cuts to balance the budget...
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Jan 21, 20242 min read
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What’s cooking with our LD3 legislators this year?
Up until January 11th legislators could submit as many bills as they want considered this session. Starting Thursday January...
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Jan 14, 20242 min read
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January 8th - 2024 session begins
The 2024 session of our state legislature starts on Monday January 8th with opening ceremonies at noon followed by Governor Katie Hobbs'...
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Jan 6, 20242 min read
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Much ado about little!
The 56th state legislature – 1st regular session did have some gains over the 204 days of the session. Gains, however, were relatively...
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Aug 7, 20233 min read
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THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDS ON DAY 204!
Our citizen’s legislature, intended to be in session for 100 days a year, finally ended on day 204! Monday July 31st saw the legislature...
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Aug 2, 20232 min read
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LET'S "KETCHUP" WITH A KAVANAGH BILL
Over a year ago while still serving in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kavanagh sponsored a bill which would prohibit citizens from...
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Jul 24, 20231 min read
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WHERE’S THE GOALIE?
Governor Hobbs has been a goalie stopping 143 Bills from becoming law this session with the use of her VETO pen. However, she is...
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Jul 9, 20233 min read
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Rio Verde Foothills Water
A RECAP When the Tier 2 drought of the Colorado River was announced Scottsdale’s water resources were reduced. On October 21, 2021...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
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ON RECESS AGAIN UNTIL JULY 31ST!
It was a full two day work week then they recessed! Twenty-eight bills received a final vote last week and were sent to the governor. She...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
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ENOUGH WITH THE VETO BAIT BILLS!
AZ NEEDS GOOD BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW! Last week 12 bills were added to the growing list of bills vetoed by Governor Hobbs. The total...
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Jun 9, 20233 min read
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WHO'S UP FOR A CHALLENGING ENTERPRISE?
Q: Why do republicans only sponsor republican ideology bills? A: Because their democratic constituents routinely do not approach them...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read
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A WELL USED VETO STAMP!
Governor Hobbs vetoed 8 bills on May 22. Four were sponsored by Senator Kavanagh. The veto on SB1001, the pronoun bill, was no surprise....
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May 22, 20231 min read
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A picture of May 15th at the state legislature!
This is getting ridiculous! The House of Representatives voted on 96 bills on Monday! On Monday’s schedule were the majority of...
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May 21, 20233 min read
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WE GOT A PRETTY GOOD BUDGET BUCKET!
There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Lisa! Harry Belafonte After all the drama of the last few weeks, the legislature finally got down to...
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May 13, 20233 min read
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WE COULD BE HEADED FOR A WILD RIDE!!
BUDGET TALKS COULD GET BUMPY! On Friday May 5th Julie Willoughby was selected by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the...
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May 7, 20233 min read
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THERE'S NOT MUCH MOVING AT THE LEGISLATURE!
A: WHY, 31 REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE, OF COURSE! The legislature reconvened on Tuesday April 25th from a week's recess minus the one vote...
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Apr 30, 20233 min read
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We don’t have a budget but we have tamale talk!
First veto override in over 40 years? Under current law a cottage food product, which is prepared in a kitchen of a private home for...
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Apr 23, 20233 min read
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