Democratic lawmaker and Republican strategist are odd-couple pals
Sacramento — Democrat Ami Bella was the first candidate to seek a seat in the Sacramento-area House of Representatives. Longtime Republican strategist Rob Stutzman was working to overthrow him. Attacks flew like old western fists through broadcasts, newspapers and the mail. Bella attacked Stutzman’s candidate, Republican Rep. Dan Rundgren, as a prisoner of war bought […]
Arizona lawmaker moves 18 miles, gets massive per diem pay boost
I am not here today to reprimand, but to express my extreme admiration for the audacity, creativity and sheer absurdity employed by one of the brightest members of the Arizona Legislature. I’m not talking about Wendy Rogers, R-anywhere. Rogers’ fraud is claiming to live in the district she represents. She claims she lives in a […]
Former Arizona lawmaker appointed to state Senate in Maricopa County vote | State
(Center Square) – Former State Representative Shauna Bolick will return to the Arizona Legislature as a senator on Wednesday after being unanimously appointed LD-2 by the Maricopa County Oversight Board. “First of all, I am honored to have been elected by the precinct board members of the second legislative district a few weeks ago. “As […]
Replacing Tucson lawmaker could be delayed
The Pima County Oversight Board has received the names of three candidates to replace Rep. Andrés Cano, but questions about the process could delay the selection. Democratic precinct commissioners for the 20th legislative district on Saturday named Betty Villegas and Lourdes Escalante as candidates for the remainder of Cano’s term, who resigned on July 4 […]
Democratic Minnesota Lawmaker Arrested For DWI After Allegedly Drinking Alone In Liquor Store Parking Lot
Police arrested a Democratic Minnesota legislator on July 7 for allegedly jumping behind the wheel while drunk. Officers from the Minnesota State Patrol stopped Rep. Dan Walgamot’s car on a state highway after noticing that it was snaking, had an expired registration, and had no front license plate. according to To MPR News. Police were […]
Blue State Lawmaker Could Become First Trans Member Of Congress
In 2024, a Democratic Delaware lawmaker could become the first transgender legislator. Two-time state senator Sarah McBride, who identifies as a transgender woman, announced Monday that she is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, pledging to represent “the invisible.” according to video on twitter. If elected, McBride will replace outgoing Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt […]
Powerful House Democrats Push Lawmaker With Big Tech Ties For Key Tech Oversight Position
A group of Latino House Democrats is pressuring the leadership to give lawmakers with close ties to big tech companies a key position on a subcommittee to hold tech giants accountable. The Executive Committee of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus (CHC) letter On Tuesday, Democratic congressional leaders endorsed Democratic California Rep. Lou Correa as the new […]
Senate panel rejects former lawmaker over incendiary politics
As expected, a Senate committee on Wednesday passed a resolution recommending that the former Democrat be denied the nomination as head of a state agency because of his past political rhetoric. Former Senator Martin Quesada appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs as Director of Arizona Contractor Registry, a small state agency tasked with licensing and regulating […]
Hudson Valley Lawmaker Looks to Ban Unusual Form of Entertainment
New York state politicians are taking aim at the kind of entertainment you may have seen at county fairs and fairs. And while the local lawmaker acknowledged that it’s a long way from passing a new law before parliament closes, he feels it’s important to start the debate now. Ban on monkey racing? A monkey […]
Lawmaker says pet projects reduced tax rebates for Arizonans
Howard Fisher Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — More Arizonans would have received tax refunds if other lawmakers, including Republican colleagues, hadn’t secured funding for pet projects in their hometown, the conservative congressional leader says. Senator Jake Hoffman (R-Queen Creek, R-Queen Creek), chairman of the Arizona Liberal caucuses, said at a news conference Monday that the […]