Category Archives: Action Alerts
Federal Action Alert 3/7/21
FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN: email to https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ or leave a message on the comment line at (202) 456-1111. Re: Failure to sanction killers of Jamal Khashoggi. Proposed script/email: “I am profoundly dissappointed that Pres. Biden has disregarded his campaign promise to hold Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince accountable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Letting him […]
Continue readingIndependent Redistricting Commission Update
The Independent Redistricting Commission has a new website. It is not fully built out, but meeting notices and agendas are available. The link is irc.az.gov. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Here’s a link to watch it: https://youtu.be/DKd5Uy2gvlM The link for public comments will be activated a bit after […]
Continue readingFast Actions (State Legislature)
February 28, 2021 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: CHILDREN HB2410 – SUPPORT – Would help prevent the injury and death of newborns and infants by increasing the age of infants who qualify under safe haven placement protocols […]
Continue readingFederal/County Legislative Alert 2/28/2021
Provided with the help of the Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – For Senators Kelly and Sinema: Thanks on Sponsored Bills, Filibuster Removal, Covid-19 relief bill: Please call and thank both Senators for Co-Sponsoring the Equality Act and the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Equality Act that would include Sexual Orientation and Gender […]
Continue readingArizona 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 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 […]
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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: 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 […]
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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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