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PRESS RELEASE: Senate Democrats successfully pass bill to repeal extreme 1864 total ban on abortion
@EvaBurchAZ
@AnnaHernandezAZ
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Extreme anti-abortion Republicans cheer, clap, and wink at the gallery after blocking another Democratic attempt to repeal the 1864 total abortion ban.
#azleg
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Someone is experiencing what we like to call—accountability
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Your PAC spent half a million dollars electing Rogers. Last week you said Rogers is still better than a Democrat in the Senate. You made it clear you stand with an anti-Semite
Anti-Semitic and hateful language has no place in Arizona. I have categorically condemned it in the past and condemn it now. 1/
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Today Republicans are trying to normalize or shrug off the armed coup attempt on our Capitol yesterday. We can not let them.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senate Democrats Move to Expel Wendy Rogers After Habitual Dangerous and Racist Comments
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Our hearts go out to the Trans children and their parents who have come out this morning to defend their existence and their right to health care
#SB1138
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
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It’s always a great day to protect ballot drop boxes in Arizona. 🗳
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Governor
@dougducey
asks what do other states have to show for their strict
#COVID
orders? How about less deaths and less COVID cases
#AZLeg
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REMINDER: 95% of Arizona parents CHOOSE public schools for their children. Arizonans want strong neighborhood schools, not more vouchers that drain public schools
#SB1657
#NoMoreVouchers
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Good morning! 8 in 10 Arizonans support the legal right to abortion
#AbortionIsEssential
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“We were willing to elect a more moderate Democrat to that seat. But what we weren't willing to do was to elect someone who was going to completely leave us high and dry." --Senator
@SenQuezada29
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Senator
@SenQuezada29
incredible speech on ESA expansion: "I am sick of the majority coming in and telling us what people of color need and ignoring what people of color are actually telling you...and then try to justify what is essentially furthering segregation."
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Well, we're thoroughly confused, Senator Bolick.
First, you introduce a declaration to support the sanctity of human life and the “decline to sign” movement, then you read it on the floor with a promise to introduce anti-abortion legislation from the "moment of contraception,"…
As a state legislator, I have worked on protecting all lives, especially the most vulnerable, from the earliest moments of life to protecting women's health by providing safe housing and a nurturing community for homeless pregnant women. Considering today’s Arizona Supreme Court…
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Appreciate the change of heart, but your whole caucus supported the lawsuit to uphold the territorial abortion ban wholeheartedly, hard stop. You don’t get to turn back the clock.
Follow our lead and let’s repeal this ban.
Just a few years ago, when I voted to limit abortions to 15-Weeks (almost four months) in Arizona, I believed then, as I do now, that 15 weeks is what my district believes to be an appropriate timeline. Outreach from my constituents confirmed that to be the case. Today’s Arizona…
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Let's be clear. This sham "audit" was never actually about election integrity. It's always been about sowing doubt, confusion and conspiracy theories in an effort to pass more restrictions on voting rights because the GOP no longer believe in Democracy
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REMINDER: Arizonans aren’t split on
#Abortion
. A 2020 Public Policy Polling survey found a strong majority-76% of Arizona voters believe abortion should be legal, and that the government should not prevent a woman from making that decision for herself.
#HandsOffAZ
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Hello Arizona. Biden won the election, there was no evidence of fraud and masks work. Have a good day!
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“Republicans don't want this, Independents don't want this, Democrats don't want this…”
MUST WATCH: Senator
@EvaBurchAZ
—a lawmaker, mother, and nurse practitioner—expressed just how dangerous and outrageous this total ban on abortion is for every Arizonan. This moment will be…
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Good morning. Abortion is still legal in America
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A beautiful and moving celebration of our Navajo Code Talkers this morning. We honor their memory and are grateful for their service
#NavajoCodeTalkersDay
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The Governor likes to attack President Biden while putting out press releases taking credit for funds that Democrats in Congress passed
#AZUnstoppable
#AZLeg
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So let's give that away in more tax cuts to the richest Arizonans while our schools go underfunded, teachers flee the state, our roads get worse, we do nothing about the drought and more? No thanks.
Did you know that Arizona’s general fund revenue collections have exceeded economic forecasts EVERY YEAR since 2016? Our budget takes a responsible approach, investing in the things that matter most to Arizonans AND returning dollars to hardworking Arizonans.
#ForArizonans
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Republicans have turned our state into a national laughing stock. Arizonans deserve better.
We need to repeal the 1864 total abortion ban today!
#azleg
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🚨TODAY🚨The Senate Government Committee is hearing several anti-voter bills. Republicans, upset with how Arizona voted this past election, are now waging direct attacks on Arizona voters
#AZLeg
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Incredible. Cheers to these people for fighting and demanding better!
#UnionStrong
BREAKING: Starbucks workers in Mesa, AZ have WON their union election 25-3.
The Power & Baseline store becomes the 3rd unionized Starbucks in the country. The team watched the votes come in together.
Starbucks workers have now filed to unionize in 107 stores in 26 states.
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To recap, this tax cut will be devastating to working families in Arizona. It will cost our state 2.5 billion annually in only THREE YEARS. It will give low-income Arizonans about a $15 tax cut while giving millionaires a minimum of $46,000 tax cut. This is shameful.
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This is who the Arizona Senate Republicans are—they are so “pro-life” they will let women die to appeal to their radical base. They broke their own rules and ignored Democratic members who attempted to introduce a measure to repeal the territorial ban on abortion.
The walked…
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Sorry Gov
@DougDucey
you can't legislate away abortion or Transgender people.
Abortions will keep happening. Transgender people will keep existing and thriving
#AbortionIsHealthcare
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
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It's offensive to say our schools are failing our kids when Republicans have defunded them, refused to fund competitive teacher raises and have threatened teachers with fines and decertification. Republicans have no respect for our schools and teachers
#AZLeg
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Arizonans aren’t split on Abortion. A 2020 Public Policy Polling survey found that a strong majority (76%) of Arizona voters believe that abortion should be legal, and that the government should not prevent a woman from making that decision for herself.
#HandsOffAZ
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Gloating about over $800 million not going to our classrooms.
Maybe one day Republicans will fight for our schools with as much passion as they did to kill Prop 208
This ruling is a win for Arizona taxpayers. It’s another step in undoing the damage of Prop 208 and making sure we continue to benefit from having the lowest flat income tax rate in the nation. 1/
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We know Republican's hate it, but 95% of Arizona families choose public schools and we need to invest in them
Arizona's school voucher program could expand with a trio of Senate bills
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This audit is different from the other audits in that it's a fraudulent sham
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Good. This sham audit has been an embarrassing and dangerous mess
JUST IN: US House Committee on Oversight and Reform is launching an investigation into the
@ArizonaAudit
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“The reality is that they’ve tried literally every single legitimate avenue to get a hold of her, to communicate with her, to dialogue with her and they’ve been flat-out rejected at every turn,” said AZ Senator
@SenQuezada29
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A reminder for those not watching Senate Appropriations, but Republicans just compared guns to people and argued that it's unfair to discriminate against them. Absolutely misplaced values
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This is a lie. The 2020 election was one of the safest and most secure elections in Arizona history. This ongoing lie from right wing politicians is only to bolster their credibility with conspiracy theorists
"The 2020 election in Maricopa County revealed serious vulnerabilities that must be addressed and raises questions about the 2020 election in Arizona."
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The hypocrisy of Republicans saying we need more vouchers because kids deserve to go to healthy schools while threatening to allow all schools to lose $1.2 billion in funding, potentially closing their doors and laying off teachers
#NoMoreVouchers
#SB1657
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There are no problems with the Permanent Early Voting List in Arizona and the only doubts are the ones manufactured by Arizona Republicans
#SB1485
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Rep. Gress, you can go on as many TV appearances as you want to try and save you reputation but it won’t work.
You can pretend to have a new position now that you’re scared about your political future, but Arizonans know where you really stand. If any of your FIVE fetal…
Arizonans want us to find common ground on the important issue of abortion.
We must repeal the Territorial Ban and return to the more reasonable 15-week policy that protects women and new life.
That's where I stand.
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Huge win for Arizonans!
BREAKING Arizona Court of Appeals blocks enforcement of state's Civil War-era abortion ban pending resolution of appeal by Planned Parenthood of Arizona.
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The Senate GOP is blocking a replacement Democratic member to today’s appropriations committee.
This is not democracy. This is a disgusting political game played by the majority party everyday in Arizona.
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Hi just checking in! It’s us-the rest of the Senate. Let us know when you’re willing to work together to pass a budget for Arizonans
We need 16 Republicans to pass conservative bills. Unfortunately we have not had 16 votes on the floor for almost two weeks now
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Y’all literally tried (and are trying still) to overturn Arizona’s election and wanted the legislature to steal Arizona’s electoral votes for Trump
Communists don't care about free and fair elections. They want selections.
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Now Senate President Fann is threatening to take
@maricopacounty
back to court for more litigation that will cost taxpayer dollars. You lost the election. Get over it.
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Great to see schools ignoring Gov
@dougducey
pro
#COVID
policies in favor of actually protecting the health and lives of our kids
JUST In: Another Phoenix school district,
@OsbornSchools
, has announced it will requiring masks. That makes three with the
@PhoenixUnion
and
@phxschools
. The Roosevelt also has a discussion on masks on its agenda tonight.
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TODAY: House and Senate Republicans had the chance to repeal the 1864 total ban on abortion—every single one of them rejected it and turned their back on Arizona.
#azleg
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This is an absolutely appalling misuse of these funds.
The state has announced it will be sending $4.2 million in Covid relief dollars to Arizona prisons — but not to fix the department's well-documented problems. It will instead be spent on renovating the offices of the DOC's executives and administrators.
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WATCH: Sen
@SenQuezada29
on bill to outlaw all early voting:
"It harms folks who can't afford to take time off from work & not get paid. It harms people who have no reliable transportation. It harms people who have no reliable day care. It harms certain groups of people."
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PUBLIC BLOCKED FROM THE PEOPLES HOUSE. Senator Fann is refusing to allow Teachers who are guests of Democratic members into the gallery today. In the past Republican guests have been allowed inside. What are they afraid of?
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Arizona has a rent and housing crisis that's spiraling out of control. Democrats had bills to help. Republicans blocked every single one.
Arizonans deserve legislators who can tackle real issues like this.
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The transphobes in our replies should know we don't care about your opinion. Trans rights are not up for debate 💖
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This man was literally apart of the Capitol insurrection
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Gun violence steals lives. We are ready to enact gun safety measures for Arizonans. It’s past time Republican lawmakers step up to meet the moment.
#EndGunViolenceNow
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RELEASE: “Today Republicans in the Legislature and Governor Ducey were reminded that even they have to abide by Arizona’s Constitution and can’t put the health and lives of Arizonans at risk without consequence."
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This isn't something to brag about....
Arizonans tax dollars should be funding services that benefit everyone.
#TheArizonaWay
→ Smart government, NOT big government. We have fewer state employees today than when I was sworn in six and a half years ago. And we are providing better, more efficient services. Let’s return money to the hardworking taxpayers
#ForArizonans
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It’s a shame Governor
@dougducey
put politics before the health and lives of our children
All children should wear masks in school this fall, even if vaccinated, American Academy of Pediatrics says.
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The Governor's plan to slow
#COVID
is telling Arizonans to get a vaccine & celebrate Christmas outside. The problem?
The majority of Arizonans can't get the vaccine until Summer 2021. Meanwhile people are still getting sick and dying. We need stricter mitigation measures NOW.
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Turns out helping Americans recover from a pandemic is popular
NEW POLL: 2 in 3 Arizona voters — including the majority of Independents — support
@JoeBiden
's Build Back Better plan.
via
@DataProgress
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This
#EarthDay
Arizona is fighting two massive wildfires, Lake Powell is drying up and we're facing imminent water shortages. Rather than come together to find solutions to these crises, Republicans are bickering and tying to pass more tax cuts for the rich
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Incredible. Threatening to put people in jail for protecting the public health of Arizonans is something a dictator would do. Gov Ducey has let
#COVID
win in Arizona.
Officials in Tucson could face a Class 3 misdemeanor and up to 30 days in jail if city's vaccine mandate is put in place, according to new executive order.
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❗️BAD AMENDMENT ALERT❗️
Kelly Townsend amendment would allow groups like Cyber Ninjas to have full access to the Arizona voter registration database
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#AZ
has lost our Maverick. Even in our current political era of hyperbole, vitriol and demagoguery,
@SenJohnMcCain
remained true to his inimitable style by speaking truth to power. We grieve with our state and nation and send our deepest sympathies to the McCain family.
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Laughing so we don’t cry 🥲
The Arizona recount is very, very serious and not at all a joke…just ask the Cyber Ninjas running the audit.
@jordanklepper
reports from Maricopa County.
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We have an Attorney General who only represents his own political party and not the rule of law
BREAKING:
@GeneralBrnovich
says Maricopa County breaking the law by refusing to comply with Senate subpoenas, gives them til Sept. 27 to produce materials or face loss of state aid. But county likely to ask Supreme Court to intercede.
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BREAKING: Sen.
@AnnaHernandezAZ
’s motion to introduce a bill repealing the 1864 abortion ban has passed 16-14 on the Senate Floor.
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Senator
@RaquelTeran
: "We can not legislate Transgender people out of existence."👏👏👏
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#SB1138
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Republicans love to say they support "parental choice" when defending vouchers...Unless those parents choose public schools, or those parents support their transgender children, or those parents support funding for teacher raises
#NoMoreVouchers
#SB1657
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Hear directly from your Democratic Leaders on the
#AZSenateElections
committee ⬇️
“Tomorrow, we will not be attending the nearly 7-hour conspiracy theory presentation that is being planned. Our constituents did not send us to the capitol to defame our elections officials, cast…
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Rep. Gress, working with the Center for Arizona Policy whose main goal is to eliminate legal and safe abortion to introduce fetal personhood bills demonstrates that not only is this statement not your true position, but that if it were up to you that an embryo would be a person,…
Today’s decision on abortion cannot stand.
Read my full statement below.
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Drop boxes are a safe, reliable, and accessible choice for Arizona voters. No rant or conspiracy theory is going to change that.
And now the underlying bill restricting ballot drop boxes is going down as Sen Paul Boyer, R-Glendale, joins Democrats in voting against it
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Democrats are ready to work with Governor-Elect
@katiehobbs
!
Our partnership will help address the difficult reality so many Arizonans are facing. 2023 looks bright! ☀️🌵
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Senator Bolick, this you? ⬇️
So does your definition of “a leader” also include scurrying off the floor to avoid media after your caucus leadership broke Senate rules to block a vote on repealing the abortion ban?
Funny, we believe we remember you reading a proclamation on the…
Going on TV is not being a leader. Leaders lead.
If you were serious you would have called the legislature into a special session, but you have decided to focus your efforts on fundraising to help Planned Parenthood.
Disgusting and irresponsible.
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FYI: There are only 20 legislative working days until we hit the school funding cliff and we face $1.2 billion cuts to our schools. But we're still debating the 2020 election today instead.
#AZLeg
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"We're at war." --One woman says while testifying for voter suppression bills in Senate Government.
This type of violent rhetoric from Republicans is alarming and sadly is par for the course now
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Democrats knew it would be this ridiculous
GOP State Sen Paul Boyer now regrets AZ Senate audit: “It makes us look like idiots... I didn’t think it would be this ridiculous. It’s embarrassing to be a state senator at this point.”
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Elementary schools. Grocery stores. Movie Theaters. Restaurants.
Gun violence plagues our nation and choosing to ignore it is a policy choice.
#EndGunViolence
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Coup attempts have consequences
BREAKING: West Virginia lawmaker Derrick Evans, who livestreamed himself entering the U.S. Capitol, has been arrested by the FBI
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The
@dougducey
Administration has always been about taken from the poor and giving to his rich buddies
NEW: The FBI is investigating efforts by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's past and current staffers to push for a closed-door deal to issue tax refunds worth up to $100 million to aid one of Ducey's campaign supporters.
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This stunt failed in Texas and will fail in Arizona.
Imagine what our state would look like if we used our public tax dollars responsibly 👀
Arizona this week announced it would bus asylum seekers to Washington, D.C. Announcement came 2 days after the first bus left, and details about the cost to taxpayers are still unknown. via
@azcentral
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Why is this a difficult choice for the Governor? A confederate monument placed at our Capitol in the sixties has no place in Arizona in 2020
Ducey calls for 'public process' to decide fate of Confederate monument at state Capitol
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Happy
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
from Arizona's Indigenous Peoples Caucus!
This day marks an important celebration and remembrance of the histories, cultures and resiliency of the people who comprise the 573 tribal nations who live today in the US
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“Today Republicans in the Legislature and Governor Ducey were reminded that even they have to abide by Arizona’s Constitution and can’t put the health and lives of Arizonans at risk without consequence."
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No we're not
.
@JennaEllisEsq
: “The Arizona State Legislature is one of those states that will be holding a hearing because they are very concerned about election integrity.” 🇺🇸
Be sure to follow:
🔘
@AZHouseGOP
🔘
@AZSenateGOP
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The anti-choice, anti-freedom agenda behind these extreme bans is out of touch with the will of the overwhelming majority of Americans who support the right to abortion.
#SB1164
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Sen.
@Rios_Rebecca
condemning hateful remarks from Sen Wendy Rogers: "The Ukrainian People are displaced & living in bomb shelters, under invasion from a country that's bombing their hospitals & schools. To take this crisis & use it as an opportunity to speak hate is unbefitting"
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This entire circus needs to be completely shut down
Breaking:
#ArizonaAudit
attorneys are set to ask a Maricopa County Superior Court judge to close Monday’s court hearing to the public and the media. The Arizona First Amendment Coalition, which represents media outlets and journalism organizations Will oppose this move in court.
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Arizona wouldn't be struggling with teacher vacancies if Republicans and Governor
@dougducey
would stop attacking teachers, refusing to pay them a competitive wage and undermining Prop 208 funding for schools
Arizona is struggling to fill teacher vacancies.
@RioSaladoOnline
is hoping to recruit local community members with their education program.
Education Cliff 🎧:
(Supported by
@intel
,
@RioSaladoOnline
and F2 Family Foundation.)
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Including Arizona
It is now from five states (up from yesterday's three) that we have obtained forged elector documents created by Republicans.
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This is smart, basic common sense that will protect the health and lives of Arizonans.
So when will Gov Ducey send a snarky letter forbidding it?
JUST IN
@BannerHealth
, Arizona's largest hospital network, will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, as condition of employment. DETAILS
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It would be so much cheaper for Arizona taxpayers if everyone would accept the reality that Joe Biden won the presidency in a free and fair election.
Cyber Ninjas, the company hired to review Arizona's 2020 election, has released 53 new documents today in The Republic's lawsuit. If their estimate of 60k docs is correct, at this pace they will turn over all the docs by 2044.
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