Just a quick hitter to let the rest of the nation know what we are up against here in Arizona.
From my local daily paper here in Baja, The Arizona Daily Star:
PHOENIX - The budget is not balanced. The governor wants to eliminate health care for 250,000 people. Nearly one out of 10 Arizonans who want jobs can't find one. And there are plans to slash funding for higher education.
But that didn't keep the state Senate from taking the time Thursday to debate and approve a resolution supporting the Republican governor of Wisconsin in his fight with labor unions.
Senators also voted to create yet another special license plate. But unlike some others aimed at raising money for causes like spaying pets, service to veterans and organ donation, the proceeds from this license plate would benefit tea party groups around the state.
And lawmakers gave preliminary approval to declaring the Colt single-action Army revolver the official state firearm.
Which of these bills & resolutions will create a single job?
How does a resolution of support for Scottie-not too smartie help the Arizona economy?
A state handgun is sure to bring thousands of jobs here, right?
The most outrageous to me is the issuing of special Tea Party license plates. Basically a fundraising program for wingnuttia on the public's dime. Senate president, Russell Pearce (National Socialist, Mesa), sees no problem because the Tea Party isn't political.
See what we're up against here?Updated by rasbobbo at Fri Mar 4, 2011, 12:56:36 PM
updated from the comments: ht to arizonablue & danang65 - the most recent secessionist legislation coming out of Phoenix - SB1433 - the America is not the boss of us, nullification bill. from tpm