Why Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch publicly revealed her planned abortion
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by Cerina
6d ago
This article was originally published by AZ Central. Opinion: State Sen. Eva Burch wants to have meaningful conversations about ‘how the work that we do in this body impacts people.’ EJ Montini Arizona Republic March 19th, 2024 On Monday, Democratic state Sen. Eva Burch took to the Senate floor and told her colleagues something that no one should need to discuss in public. And she did so for the very best reason. She said in part, “I don’t think people should have to justify their abortions. But I’m choosing to talk about why I made this decision because I want us to be able to have meaningful ..read more
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Spring and Housing are here – Sarah Liguori
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by Cerina
1w ago
We are in the midst of Spring and it feels good to enjoy the beautiful weather. The Capitol was alive this week with visitors from AEA, AFSCME, Valleywise Emergency Medicine, Early Childcare, and students and judges shadowing legislators. I learn so much from every one I meet and always welcome the company! Let’s talk housing…… Of relevant and urgent timing, a bipartisan press conference was held on the Starter Home bill. This legislation addresses a way to rebalance regulations to allow for the construction of starter homes on smaller plots and eliminate HOAs in new developments. We have a s ..read more
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First Lady stumps for Biden ticket in Tucson
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by Cerina
2w ago
This article was originally published by Tucson Sentinel. Jill Biden discusses abortion rights while administration critics protest Gaza war outside Fox Theatre Posted Mar 3, 2024, 7:08 pm Jim Nintzel TucsonSentinel.com First Lady Jill Biden said presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a threat to women’s rights during a Saturday visit to Tucson. “Donald Trump is dangerous to women and to our families,” Biden said. “We simply cannot let him win.” Biden recalled a story about the challenges faced by a teenage friend who sought an abortion in the 1960s before repr ..read more
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Meet Our Honorees! – 20th Annual Celebration
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by Cerina
1M ago
Pam GrissomBoard Member & Co-Founder Pam Grissom is the Chair of the Board of Directors and one of the founders of Arizona List. Pam is a native Tucsonan and University of Arizona Alumni.  She was the first woman on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club.  She is still active with the Boys and Girls Club with the Pam Grissom Scholarship program for girls. She is involved with the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona.  She supports many programs that develop women leaders.  Pam was an original member of the Women’s Studies Advisory Council at the Univer ..read more
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Meet Our Guest Speaker: Maya Harris
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by Cerina
2M ago
We’re thrilled to welcome Maya Lakshmi Harris as our guest speaker for our 20th Annual Celebration Saturday, March 2nd, 2024! Maya is a trailblazer at the intersection of politics, public policy, and civil rights, with a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Meet MayaMaya has been a powerful force for racial and gender justice, advocating for policies that strengthen the U.S. economy and democracy with a focus on greater inclusion of women and people of color. As Senior Policy Advisor to Hillary Clinton in 2016, she led the development of Clinton’s domestic policy agenda and played a ..read more
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Leg Updates from Representative Judy Schwiebert
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by Cerina
2M ago
This newsletter was originally published by Judy Schwiebert. House Education Committee It’s an honor to be part of the Dem Teacher Caucus serving on House Education committee that meets Tuesday afternoons.  We’re all former – or current teachers, including  Rep Jennifer Pawlik, Rep Laura Terech, Rep Nancy Gutierrez, and me.  A list of all  House Education Committee members can be found here.  This week our agenda included:  HB2178 (Kolodin-R)would require public universities to allow a student to select which clubs and organizations receive the fees ..read more
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AZ List Women Making a Difference
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by Cerina
2M ago
Originally written by Analise Ortiz. I’m eating breakfast and wanted to just give you a quick update on how we’re working to protect consumers from price-gouging.  This week, two bills I co-sponsored were heard in the commerce committee. HB 2040 and HB 2194 will crack down on bots and ticket resale websites that price-gouge consumers and hurt local music artists, comedians, and actors.  Corporate interests were not happy about this. In fact, they flew in out-of-state lobbyists to try to stop our bills. But I’m happy to tell you both bills passed through committee. These bi ..read more
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On Roe’s anniversary, Tucson Dems push for Nov. wins, Az amendment protecting abortion rights
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by Cerina
2M ago
This article was originally published by the Tucson Sentinel. Democrats in Tucson marked the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade—the landmark Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in the U.S.—as part of a nationwide effort, calling November’s election a “clear choice” between protecting women’s freedom, and further bans on abortion and contraception. On Monday morning, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero was joined by more than a dozen other women, including former state Sen. (and current congressional candidate) Kirsten Engel, state Rep. Stephanie Stahl-Hamilton, Pima County Supervisor Adelita ..read more
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Honoring the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
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by Cerina
2M ago
Today is the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision. More than five decades later, we are in a nation in chaos. Republicans are actively working to criminalize this essential healthcare. The impact of these efforts is devastating. It is unacceptable that women today have fewer rights than just eighteen months ago. Let’s work together so everyone can make personal health decisions safely without interference. Ways to Honor the Anniversary: Wear Your Green Scarf: Join the solidarity movemen ..read more
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Arizona List 20th Anniversary Sponsorship Levels
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by Cerina
2M ago
Thank you for considering sponsoring Arizona List’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Your support plays a crucial role in our mission to elect progressive Democratic women. Choose a sponsorship level that aligns with your commitment to positive change. Platinum 20th Anniversary Sponsor – $20,000  Name/Logo prominently displayed on website and program  Online promotion prior to event  10 guests for VIP reception with Maya Harris 20 guests to event  Gold Sponsor $10,000  Name/Logo prominently displayed on website and program Online promotion for a month prior to event  ..read more
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