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Arizona Legislative Alert 2/28/2021
It’s a light week right now as the AZ Legislature shifts bills between houses. Next week will see a return to the flurry of activity. Be alert for a number of very bad bills to resurface as they make their way through their sister chamber. This might be a good week to focus on lobbying […]
Continue readingWrong-Headed Way to Reopen Economy by AZ Legislature
The Arizona legislature, dominated of course by Republicans, wants to prevent lawsuits against businesses that have ignored commonsense health guidelines during the pandemic, Lobbyists claim these restrictions are “key to Arizona’s comeback.” But if the normal disincentives for negligent behavior are removed during a pandemic, won’t that discourage people from coming out of their homes […]
Continue readingHaaland Commits to Work With Manchin on Mutual Priorities
At her confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary, Deb Haaland reminded Senator Manchin that her home state of New Mexico, and she, know something about mines polluting water supplies. To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s opening remarks, please click here.To watch a video of Senator Manchin’s questioning, please click here. Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural […]
Continue readingCall for Eleanor Roosevelt Award Nominations – 2021
The Eleanor Roosevelt Award is presented annually to members of our community whose work and service to the people of Coconino County embody the ideals of Eleanor Roosevelt. The Executive Committee is now accepting nominations for this award to be presented at the Grand Finale of our Roosevelt-Kennedy Fundraising Drive on April 21. These nominations […]
Continue readingFast Action (State Legislature)
BILL ALERTS for people who are short on time. Use “My Bill Positions” in the RTS side bar menu to give these bills a thumbs-up or thumbs-down: ANIMAL WELFARE SB 1238 – SUPPORT – Bans Animal and Cockfighting Paraphernalia. This bill would prohibit a person from knowingly possessing, purchasing, or selling equipment and supplies used in animal […]
Continue readingFederal/County Legislative Alert 2/21/2021
Provided with the help of the Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT For Senator Kelly: Senator Kelly has not expressed a position on four crucial areas of concern to Democrats that would protect voters’ rights, make Washington DC a state, and on removing the filibuster. Please urge him to issue a statement of […]
Continue readingArizona Legislative Alert 2/21/2021
NOTE TO EVERYONE!! We have made recommendations on these alerts for 165 bills, both for and against. We have seen two very bad bills fail committee vote – SB1419 and SB1482 and killed dozens more before they were discussed. A total of 32 of the bills we support have successfully moved through the legislative process […]
Continue readingAmericans Haven’t Heard Much About Biden Rescue Plan But They Like What They Have Heard
Seventy-three percent of Americans support aspects of the American Rescue Plan — compared to just 19 percent who oppose it — including 71 percent of Independents and 53 percent of Republicans. This level of support is nearly identical to the 72 percent supportive of the Rescue Plan just two weeks ago. And even among those […]
Continue readingWhy the Minimum Wage Hike Belongs in the COVID Relief Bill
Let’s start with an important statement laid out by Paul Krugman over a month ago: “There is indeed a radical party in America, one that, aside from hating democracy, has crazy ideas about how the world works and is at odds with the views of most voters. And it’s not the Democrats.” In fact, it’s […]
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BILL ALERTS for people who are short on time. Use “My Bill Positions” in the RTS side bar menu to give these bills a thumbs-up or thumbs-down: SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY HB 2755 – SUPPORT – Would appropriate $5 million to the Arizona Arts Trust for grants to assist the arts sector in re-opening […]
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