http://www.azdem.org/ <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wZ4Kmarv3uY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wZ4Kmarv3uY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p> http://www.azdem.org/blog/889/rep-grijalvas-remarks-at-adp-state-committee-meetings-progressive-caucus <p> On Thursday, the Maricopa County Republican Party is hosting a town hall to tell the “whole story” about the state budget. Republican legislators Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh, Thayer Verschoor, and Chuck Gray will be on hand for this event. We call on you, the public, to attend this event, and voice your comments, questions and concerns to lawmakers who created and voted for the deep budget cuts in 2009 that greatly impacted Arizonans. </p> <p>The town hall is open to the public. This is the first time Republicans have collectively gathered to listen to public comment about the impact of the budget cuts.</p> <p>Maricopa County Republican Party State Budget Town Hall<br /> When: Thursday, April 16, 5:45 p.m.</p> <p>Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, Ariz.</p> <p>If you’re interested in joining us, contact us via <a href="http://www.azdem.org/ajaksich@azdem.org">e-mail</a> or call 602-298-4200</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.azdem.org/blog/866/call-to-action-republican-legislators-want-to-hear-from-the-public-yes-that-means-you <p>House Democrats at the State Legislature are getting <a href="http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/287317">kudos for their budget proposal</a> which was released last week. The proposal puts money back into our schools and universities. It also protects critical programs that protect our most vulnerable. </p> <p>“We were pleased to see House Democrats take this kind of leadership initiative.”<br /> (<a href="http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/287317">Daily Star Editorial</a> , 4/5/09)</p> <p>The proposal offers credible alternatives to the GOP’s plan which seeks to issue more corporate tax breaks.</p> <p>Read the whole plan <a href="http://www.strongerarizona.com/">here</a></p> http://www.azdem.org/blog/858/house-dems-budget-plan-gaining-attention <p>Two weeks ago Governor Brewer had a difficult time expressing how small businesses can participate in the state’s economic rescue on a local radio program. (<a href="http://www.azdem.org/press/848/in-case-you-missed-it-brewer-returns-from-superbowl-fumbles-response-to-states-economic-crisis">link</a> )</p> <p>Thanks to YouTube User “Altferg” we can now hear Brewer’s response through the voices of Arizonans!</p> <p><object width="400" height="253"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/43rzuxpyesU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/43rzuxpyesU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p> <p><center><b>Does it make sense now?</b></center><br /> <br /> <br /> </p> http://www.azdem.org/blog/849/lost-in-translation <p> <center><a href="http://www.azsenatedemocrats.com/"><img src="http://www.azdem.org/sync/images/597.jpg"></a></center><br /> <br /> </p> <p>Arizona Senate Democrats have launched a new blog. Click the image above to check it out!</p> http://www.azdem.org/blog/834/senate-democrats-launch-new-blog