Last Week This Morning: Build Back Quicker, Please
Build Back Quicker. The Senate is still working on their version of Build Back Better, which could be pushed to 2022 despite growing economic anxieties for working families. Senators Sinema and Manchin have both made comments that they don’t believe it will pass before Christmas, and Sinema recently evaded an interview question on whether or not she will vote […]
Last Week This Morning: Rising costs
Blow to Brnovich. A judge has denied Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s request to end the vaccine mandate for federal workers and contractors. Brnovich, a candidate for governor, is yet another example of Republican electeds in Arizona utilizing their positions of power to appeal to a radical base for political gain. Sinema called out by Vets group. On […]
Last Week This Morning: BIF…and BBB?
Bipartisan infrastructure deal passes…The bipartisan infrastructure deal passed the House on Friday night and is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed. It’ll provide hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding to repair roads and bridges, build out rail networks, modernize the power grid, expand broadband access, and replace lead pipes. …but what […]
Bridges and Roads, Childcare and Pre-K: What’s Up with BIF & BBB?
As you’ve probably heard, the bipartisan infrastructure deal has passed and will soon be law. It provides hundreds of millions of dollars to: ?️ repair bridges & roads? build out rail networks? modernize the electric grid? replace lead pipes? and expand broadband. But Build Back Better (aka the reconciliation bill) is still awaiting votes in […]
Fair Maps & Cute Animals
Arizona’s independent redistricting commission is voting on draft district maps right now. These maps determine which district you’ll live in and who is likely to represent you in Congress & the state capitol. It’s a big deal! Here’s what’s happening and what you need to do next. But first – a cute puppy photo for […]
Last Week This Morning: Billionaire tax?
Number one cause of death. A new report from the Arizona Public Health Association established COVID-19 as the leading cause of death in Arizona. Gov. Doug Ducey has failed to act over the last 18 months and in many cases, restricted local officials from enacting measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 even using federal relief funds […]
Last Week This Morning: Sinema in Paris
Sinema’s in Paris. Yeah, seriously. Sen. Sinema flew to Europe this week to hold a fundraiser with donors. Negotiations over the budget reconciliation package continue to be held up as Sinema refuses to support the price tag or communicate with constituents and reporters about what she wants in the bill. Fundraising reports show that Sinema is being rewarded for her obstruction […]
Last Week This Morning: A maverick — or a narcissist?
“There’s a difference between being a maverick and being a narcissist.” New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg tries to get to the bottom of what’s going on with Senator Kyrsten Sinema. A total lack of accountability. Senator Sinema has been completely unavailable to her constituents: she hasn’t held a townhall since being elected, her offices are closed, and […]
Last Week This Morning: Sinema skips DC for a swanky resort fundraiser
A win for progressives — and the Biden agenda. Progressives in the House of Representatives blocked passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill this week, saying that it needed to be linked to a broader reconciliation bill that contains the rest of President Biden’s agenda. Most Democrats in Congress and the Senate are unified in supporting the […]