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Senator Kelly Breaks Long Silence, Supports End to Traditional Filibuster

Jan 19, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has decided that he supports ending the filibuster by modifying it through a “talking filibuster,” which would require senators to speak on the floor to block legislation instead of the traditional...

Arizona Democrats Received $10K From NBA Team Owner Who Defended China’s Uyghur Genocide

Jan 19, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | The Arizona Democratic Party accepted $10,000 ahead of the 2020 election from Chamath Palihapitiya — co-owner of California’s NBA team, the Golden State Warriors — who made viral remarks over the weekend that neither he or...

U.S. Commerce Trade Agency Adds To Arizona Staff, Announces International Trade Missions

Jan 19, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | One of the riskiest business plans for U.S. business owners is entering a new global market or contracting with an international trade partner. But the process does not have to be fraught with stress if you know what to look for,...

Bill Would Bar Use Of Taxpayer Funds For School Board Association Dues

Jan 18, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | A state senator has introduced a bill to prohibit public school districts from using taxpayer dollars to pay for membership in a state or national school board association. Current state law allows a school district governing...

House Committee Passes Bill To Ban Critical Race Theory From K-12 Schools

Jan 18, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | The struggle over the presence of critical race theory continues with a new bill proposing to ban the controversial academic concept from K-12 classrooms. State Representative Michelle Udall (R-Mesa) introduced the bill,...

Federal Agency Seeks Comments To Advance More Productive Tech Economy

Jan 18, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments about eight emerging technology areas: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things in Manufacturing, Quantum Computing, Blockchain Technology, New and...

Bill Would Require Health Care Entities, Insurers to Disclose Religious Denial Of Services

Jan 17, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | The “Patient’s Right to Know Act,” HB2196, would require both health care facilities to disclose any religious denial of services, and then require insurance providers to relay that information to their enrollees. The first...

Millions Available For Travel, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation Federal Grants

Jan 17, 2022

By Terri Jo Neff | Only two weeks are left to apply to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for grant funding under the American Rescue Plan Act for Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation. The EDA aims to assist communities and regions in...

Arizona Health Department Excluded Comorbidities From Unvaccinated, Vaccinated Fatalities Comparison

Jan 16, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Absent from the Arizona Department of Health (ADHS) report last week that unvaccinated individuals were 31.1 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than their vaccinated peers were any comorbidities. ADHS also claimed that the...

Tucson Schools to Pilot Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum

Jan 15, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) will pilot a social-emotional learning (SEL) supplemental curriculum at 19 schools this coming spring. TUSD will rely on Character Strong’s SEL supplemental curriculum. The following...

Phoenix Giving Out $100 Gift Cards For Vaccines

Jan 14, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | Individuals may receive $100 grocery gift cards if they get vaccinated fully through the city of Phoenix’s mobile COVID-19 vans. Those interested must register with either Vincere Cancer Center or Premier Lab Solutions, the two...

Secretary of State to Shut Down Candidates’ Signature-Gathering Site, Barring New District Signatures For 2022

Jan 14, 2022

By Corinne Murdock | In a sudden email late Wednesday night, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ office informed candidates that their signature-gathering system, E-Qual, would be suspended once the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) certifies...