by State Senator Katie Hobbs Last Monday, as the legislative session began, the Arizona Legislative Democrats unveiled our priorities for the state. We have a clear vision for improving our state by making strategic investments to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and improve our schools. First and foremost, we know that restoring the voter-mandated inflation funding with the lawsuit settlement … Read More
Korte Announces Campaign for Reelection
Virginia Korte, life-long Valley resident and career-long advocate for a better Scottsdale, announced today that she will seek another term on the Scottsdale City Council. “I am proud of what we accomplished during my first term on City Council, but there is so much more that must get done for our community” the veteran leader said. “Over the past four … Read More
Scottsdale: It’s OK To Lend More Ear To The Loyal Opposition
The success of recent Scottsdale efforts to fund city improvements with new general obligation bonds isn’t great. Indeed, a merry band of opponents defeated all of the bond requests several years back and only two passed during the latest effort in 2015. The campaigns in support of the requests were wayward, but something more fundamental was at play too. Opponents … Read More
It’s Good To Be Scottsdale
Scottsdale is on a roll. While no community can expect a sunny headlines all the time, let’s just say these past few weeks have been very, very good to Scottsdale. The Phoenix Business Journal put out an article that says Scottsdale is one of the best places in the United States for a startup business. Reporter Haley Ringle wrote, “This … Read More
STUART I. GRAFF APPOINTED NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATION
Scottsdale, AZ – The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation today announced the appointment of Stuart I. Graff to lead the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation as its new President and CEO. Graff will assume this role on February 1, 2016. As CEO, Graff will be responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the organization toward the achievement of the Foundation’s mission: … Read More
Odds & Ends To The Week
*Governor Doug Ducey’s State of the State again reminded Arizonans what it’s like to have someone with a firm grip on the wheel. His predecessor always made the public feel like a passenger to a driver’s permit. *It should be noted that McCain’s time in the U.S. Senate and Ducey’s time as Governor will both end in 2022. Who knows … Read More
What’s In A Name?
In Arizona having noteworthy names has often led to electoral success. Democrat Paul Newman was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission, even though he came from a small town in southern Arizona. Then there was Sandra Kennedy, an African-American and former state legislator who put shamrocks on her campaign signs to suggest she was part of the famous family back … Read More
From The Babeu Campaign: Babeu War Chest Swells Past 300k on First Quarter
Casa Grande, AZ – Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu announced Thursday he raised $306,000 in his congressional campaign’s first three months. More than 1,500 people across the country donated to Babeu’s campaign for the 1st Congressional District. “I’m humbled by this strong show of support. Voters want leaders in DC to secure the border, enforce immigration laws, stop overspending, strengthen our … Read More
From the New York Times: North Korea Is Newest Frontier for a Daredevil Investor
Not all content here needs to be political. Nor should it. Our job is to stir thought. And that’s what this article does. A businessman who runs as local rock legend Roger Clyne sings, “Counterclockwise.” It’s a good read. And a different way of getting ahead in business. From the New York Times: North Korea Is Newest Frontier for a Daredevil … Read More
AzCA Endorses Prop 123
Arizona Citizens for the Arts is issuing a press release today to announce that our Board of Directors voted recently to join numerous business, community and education groups in endorsing Proposition 123, a ballot initiative that would inject $3.5 billion into Arizona schools. These dollars will settle a longstanding lawsuit over cuts the Arizona Legislature made during the recession and … Read More