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Hooray for Ohio! Cue Arizona.
On Tuesday, Ohio voters rejected “Issue 1” by a 57-43 majority which paves the way for a constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion...
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Aug 13, 20232 min read


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


Data Snacks: Little House in the Big Desert
According to CityLab only 20% of Arizona residents were born in the state. Nationally, the average number of people who live in the...
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Aug 6, 20231 min read


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


Data Snacks: Heat Maps. It’s not just the weather that’s hot
Heat Maps can be produced for just about anything you can measure for a location. Yes, they are extensively used to show differences in...
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Jul 30, 20231 min read


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


Data Snacks: Are You Ready for an Election?
YES. We have an election this year. Ballots drop October 11. The election is on November 7. The 2023 elections are all about Bonds and...
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Jul 23, 20231 min read


Data Snacks: Parties, PACs and non-profits, oh my (and lawsuits)
Are you confused about political groups? Politics are governed by campaign finance laws. Here’s what the IRS says: A political...
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Jul 16, 20232 min read


Data Snacks: Technical Public Schools, EVIT and West-MEC
Have you ever noticed your property tax statement has a section called “Special Tax District”? You will probably see an annual tax for...
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Jul 9, 20231 min read


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


Data Snacks: Votes Left Behind
One of the things campaign strategists look at is where votes are being “left on the table”. These are voters who should have voted but...
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Jul 2, 20231 min read


70% are inaccessible!
Here in Arizona’s Legislative District 3, geography is our enemy. Our Delaware-sized district is home to 177,000 voters, 70% of whom are...
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Jun 29, 20231 min read


Serve on a Scottsdale Board or Commission - VACANCIES!
Contributed by Nigel Taplin, 2nd Vice-Chair for Boards and Commissions, LD3 Dems Scottsdale’s Board and Commissions are a really...
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Jun 27, 20231 min read


Data Snacks: Young voters
There is a great deal of interest among local Democrats to engage younger voters. They have a much higher propensity to vote for Dems...
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Jun 27, 20231 min read


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


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


Data Snacks: Are your neighbors registered to vote?
Do you recognize the map below? It’s LD3 by Census Block rather than by Voting Precinct. Congressional Districts, Legislative Districts...
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Jun 18, 20231 min read


Data Snacks: In honor of Flag Day
Flag Day is June 14. Instead of charts and maps, this week I’m going to share a story about flags. For more than two decades I would fly...
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Jun 11, 20232 min read


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


Data Snacks: Board of Supervisors may be our best contests of 2024
Update: Daniel Valenzuela has entered the race for BOS3! Learn more about Daniel here: https://danielforaz.com/ The Maricopa County Board...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read
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