Independent Redistricting Commission Update 3/7/2021

March 9th Meeting at Noon At this week’s meeting, the IRC will be selecting about five candidates to interview for Executive Director, from about 40 applications.   The names will not be made public at this meeting.   Also at this meeting, will be a presentation from the Attorney General’s office on past Arizona redistricting law suits […]

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Arizona Legislative Alert 3/07/2021

EDUCATION MARCH 4 WAS A VERY BAD DAY!!!!! March 4 was a bad day and this day might go down as the beginning of the end of Arizona public education if we do not draw the line, right here, right now. Governor Ducey issued an executive order opening all schools for in-person learning regardless of […]

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Fast Action Alerts 3/07/2021

BILL ALERTS for people who are short on time. Use “My Bill Positions” in the RTS sidebar menu to give these bills a thumbs-up or thumbs-down: DISABILITY RIGHTS HB2533 – SUPPORT – Would appropriate $100,000 and one full-time employee position to the Office of the Governor to hire a statewide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]

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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 […]

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Independent 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 […]

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Fast 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 […]

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Federal/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 […]

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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 […]

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Haaland 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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Fast 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 […]

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