Category Archives: Latest News
Urgently-Needed Federal Environmental Health Legislation for Northern Arizona
Passage of these bills would directly benefit our rural and tribal communities, workers, and their families: The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), due to expire in July 2022, provides compensation to individuals suffering from cancers and other diseases associated with radiation exposure who worked in uranium mining, milling, and ore transportation from 1942 to 1971, […]
Continue readingAction Alert: Voter Suppression
SB1485, the so-called PEVL Purge Bill, has passed the Senate and is headed to Governor Ducey’s desk for signature. Contact Ducey now to tell him to veto. While shutting down debate in the Senate, GOP Leader Rusty Bowers admitted that at bill impacting people of color to a greater degree than other voters is “racist […]
Continue readingFederal Action Alert – April 18, 2021
For Senator Sinema: Oppose the TRUST ACT and Filibuster Reform. The Trust Act, just reintroduced by Mitt Romney, would create a fast track, closed door process, allowing a simple majority to make cuts to Social Security and Medicare all under the guise of solvency. Sen. Sinema was a co-sponsor in the last Congressional Session. Since […]
Continue readingCoconino County Board of Supervisors Update 4-18-21
There are two major requests for rezoning for development. 1. Windmill Ranch Resort, a proposed 300 unit RV park at Newman Park just east of I17. The request asks for a change from G-10 acre minimum parcel site to Resort project, including environmental impact, water and flooding plan, density, etc. The project was approved by […]
Continue readingArizona Legislative Alert 4/18/21
Currently, much of the action in the Arizona Legislature is happening behind closed doors. There are at least 78 bills that are very worrisome and that could make their way to a floor vote in either the House or the Senate (and then proceed to the Governor for signature) at any time. We may only […]
Continue reading30 x 30: Biden’s Bold Conservation Plan
As we approach Earth Day 2021, it’s time to talk about “30 by 30.” No, although we value STEM education, we’re not asking you to relearn your multiplication tables! For several years now, conservation and climate scientists around the world have recommended setting a conservation goal of protecting 30% of all land and inland waters […]
Continue readingCoconino Democratic Party joins Arizona Groups to Call for Passage of D.C. Statehood Bill (S. 51)
Today, a coalition of 35 Arizona groups and organizations, led by Indivisible Arizona, sent a letter to Senator Kelly and Senator Sinema expressing support for D.C. Statehood, and calling on them to co-sponsor the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (S. 51): “As one of the youngest states before Alaska and Hawaii, Arizonans know the privilege that […]
Continue readingArizona Legislative Alert 4/11/21
Currently, much of the action in the Arizona Legislature is happening behind closed doors. There are at least 78 bills that are very worrisome and that could make their way to a floor vote in either the House or the Senate (and then proceed to the Governor for signature) at any time. We may only […]
Continue readingFederal Action Alert – April 11, 2021
For Senators Kelly and Sinema: Without filibuster reform and passing S1 and S4 all will be lost! We need to keep hammering away. Sample voice mail or email Senator Sinema: “My name is XXXX and I live in XXXXX, Arizona. It has become painfully clear to me that your desire to maintain the filibuster is […]
Continue readingCoconino County Board of Supervisors Update 4/11/21
The state will open a new vaccination site at the Fieldhouse on NAU’s campus beginning April 19th for anyone in the county 16 yo and older. The Pfizer vaccine will be available. The facility will operate 7 days/week from 7 am-5 pm. Visit podvaccine.azdhs.gov beginning April 16th or call 1-844-542-8201. The County is developing a […]
Continue reading