Civil Anna


"I am constantly amazed at the information about Arizona policy that is available. I don't think the criticism of the media as liberal or conservative is fair, it is just hard to find.

Civil Arizona is designed to be a citizen debate site that uses facts and date to support policy positions. We rely on our readers' eyes and ears to provide us with a information to help us with our debates.

Below are some sources to look for in finding useful and credible Arizona policy information. Please contact Civil Arizona if you know of other sites and sources that should be included."

The Arizona State Legislature Website
Computerized record of the paperless legislative process
Home to permanent archives of videoed proceedings

http://www.azleg.gov/

The Arizona Guardian
July 17, 2009

Channel 3 features The Arizona Guardian's short yet groundbreaking existence at the Capitol and as a small business bringing a new approach to hard-hitting journalism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkRy34lUhQk&feature=related

Newspaper/ Internet Political News Sources


http://www.azcentral.com/news/


http://www.arizonaguardian.com/azg/index.php


http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/popular.html


http://azcapitoltimes.com/


http://azstarnet.com/news/


http://www.azdailysun.com/news/


http://www.prescottaz.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1087&TM=62170.89


http://www.navajohopiobserver.com/main.asp?SectionID=36


http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/wire


http://www.svherald.com/news


http://tucsoncitizen.com/


http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/the-skinny/Content?oid=1998412


http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/fronts/ARIZONAHEADS?SITE=AZYUM&SECTION=STATE

Civil Arizona Update: We will be expanding the number of stories and the timing of posting these stories as soon as we hire our "Civil Arizona Policy Decoders".

Gaming Legislation is a Budget Issue
Civil Anna Commentary

"No politician is in favor of gambling being expanded off- reservation. But the issue of Arizona racetrack casinos isn't a gambling issue, it is a budget issue.

The racino proposal gives the state an opportunity to raise $1 billion upfront by securitizing future gambling revenues. At a time when the state is selling state buildings, cutting education and health care funding and closing state parks, the idea of a new revenue source of $1 billion is very attractive to every politician.

While Governor Brewer has come out in strong opposition to the Tohono O'odham Nations' plans to build a casino in Glendale, she hasn't taken position on racino legislation. In fact, the only comment I know about is her telling House Majority WHIP Andy Tobin it was his job, not hers, to get the votes needed in the legislature.

I believe the Arizona Indians are supporting the sales tax increase over concerns about the budget. If PROP 100 passes, the state won't be so eager to consider authorizing off-reservation gaming. Likewise, if PROP 100 fails, the state will almost have to examine the feasibility of using racino revenues to maintain a minimal level of state services."

Attack Ad
Dean Martin Voting for Napolitano Budgets...That's Amore!!
February 28, 2010

The Brewer campaign makes fun of Dean Martin's comments about the budget with a old Dean Martin song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHV4omxP0WQ&feature=PlayList&p=A7D94696D1AD63BB&playnext_from=PL&index=24

Attack Ad
"Shame"
April 10, 2010

It is clear that Buz thinks he can cut spending, but we are all waiting to see how he is going to do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lrv4Vwpy9c&playnext_from=TL&videos=E915UzwNpZ8

Attack Ad
Ronald Reagan Responds to Governor Jan Brewer
May 18, 2010

Buz Mills feels it is necessary to invoke Ronald Reagan's opinions about taxes to congratulate Jan Brewer on her campaign that resulted in 64% of the voters approving the sales tax increase.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7MAr-kXz-E

Civil Arizona Update: We will be expanding the number of stories and the timing of posting these stories as soon as we hire our "Civil Arizona Policy Decoders".

State budget looks to be worse in 2011
Civil Arizona News Commentator

"Even after reducing spending, the state still has a $3.2 billion structural deficit. And the impact of the immigration boycott could significantly hurt state revenues.

As it looks now, the sales tax election is even more important. If it fails, look for a special session to be called within a matter of days to fix the terms of the contingency budget and to renew efforts to address the state's structural deficit."

Speaker Adams Takes a Major Political Hit
Civil Arizona Commentary

"There has been a lot of jockeying for position about this bill – Grover Norquist and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce both tied their acceptance of the sales tax to it. And then Terry Goddard came out against the sales tax increase unless Gov. Brewer committed to veto the bill.

The bottom line is Speaker Adams used a lot of his political capital trying to advance his bill. I predict Adams will suffer the political consequences because of his failure to get this bill passed."

Civil Arizona Update: We will be expanding the number of stories and the timing of posting these stories as soon as we hire our "Civil Arizona Policy Decoders".

The Influence of Cathi Herrod
Civil Anna Commentary

The Center for Arizona Policy had a very successful session, passing legislation to limit abortions, control stem cell research and ban human-animal cloning. In addition, they distributed an e-mail dated March 31, 2010 to all Arizona legislators that effectively stopped any racino debate.

In an Arizona Guardian interview with Republican Senator Carolyn Allen, she said, "Cathi Herrod had 14 bills that the litmus test was if you're a real Republican then... you must be pro-life. And of course gay bashing is so much fun. We have seen many good people leave the Republican party because of gay bashing. I don't do that, so they don't consider me a real Republican."

As we approach the Republican primary season, look for Cathi Herrod to play a critical role in all of the contested Republican primary elections.

AzScam Ushered In New Era Of Clean Government
KPHO News Feature

"This is a Channel 5 reminder of the AzScam scandal in 1990 that found wide spread corruption in the Arizona legislature."

http://video.aol.ca/video-detail/azscam-ushered-in-new-era-of-clean-government/4149470953

Civil Anna


"The book, "What's In It For Me?" provides a first hand description of the legislative process in Arizona. The book is loaded with gossip about the political process and the behaviors of the players in the game. I guarantee an interesting read."

http://ernesthancock.com/Desert_Sting.pdf

"After reading this book, I was surprised to see Senate Bill 1262 which repealed a lobbyist ban for legislators for one year after leaving office. Watch the video to see the twelve Senators who voted to repeal this ban on March 3, 2010." (Note: be sure to click SB1262 to go directly to this lobbying debate.)

http://azleg.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=13&clip_id=6951

Jan Brewer on Payday Loans
Response to Questions about the Role of Lobbyists
November 30, 2009

Even after the voters rejected renewing the payday loan industry, a team of powerful lobbyists has continually tried to find a way to renew the industry. Here is an informal news conference where Governor Brewer addresses lobbyists influence in determining the future of the payday loan industry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RkM0_4kqNM&feature=
PlayList&p=A7D94696D1AD63BB&playnext_from=PL&index=7

Civil Anna


"A set of influential lobbyists were unable to influence legislation to save the payday loan industry in 2010. But wait until the next session. I am confident these lobbyists will try again, and next time, I predict they will be successful.

Center for Arizona Policy
Introduction to Cathi Herrod
July 18, 2008

Cathi Herrod tells about her work as President of The Center For Arizona Policy. The group, which is associated with Focus on the Family, works to defend family values. Their legislative accomplishments this past session include limits on abortions, limits on stem cell research and outlawing human-animal cloning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxgTx1aCn-s&playnext_from=TL&videos=Tu_nRuhs090

Civil Anna


"On April 24, 2010, The Center for Arizona Policy hosted a dinner with Sarah Palin which was attended by Gov. Brewer and 40 Arizona legislators. My conclusion is that no Republican candidate could even consider taking a policy stance against the Center for Arizona Policy positions before the August 24, 2010 primary."

Civil Arizona Update: We will be enhancing the number and timing of posting these stories with a new staff of "Civil Arizona Policy Decoders".

Revised 2010 Election Predictions
Civil Arizona News Commentator

"It looks to me like Gov. Brewer is now a strong favorite to win the Republican nomination, even if her sales tax measure is defeated at the polls."

Introduction to a RINO
Andrew Thomas Ad for Attorney General
April 2010

At the end of every RINO is a Horne. Amnesty, taxpayer-funded abortion and higher taxes are the habitat of the RINO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lh2bTfpNGo&playnext_from=TL&videos=x1KPm8JN5k4

Civil Anna


"There is a civil war going on within the Arizona Republican party where the ultra-conservatives are using the term RINO, Republican In Name Only, to attack the moderate candidates."

A New Type of Political Event
Text Message Rally for PROP 100
April 18, 2010

The purpose of the rally was to motivate the audience to text message 200,000 people that the sales tax should be increased.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-ZzTFO91zM&playnext_from=TL&videos=9GxiV9nATp8

A New Type of Political Event
Dancing in the Malls
May 9, 2010

Here is a Mother's Day rally at Park Mall in Tucson in support of PROP 100 that involves people dancing to the Macarena with free t-shirts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vH67dm1mfE&playnext_from=TL&videos=Tu_FS5qccQk

Civil Anna


"These new political approaches fall a little short of intellectual appeal for me."

Civil Arizona Update: We will be enhancing the number and timing of posting these stories with a new staff of "Civil Arizona Policy Decoders".

A More Progressive Tax Structure in Arizona?
Civil Anna Commentary

"For one week, Arizona Democrats were excited about the possibility of a new tax source to maintain the level of health care services in Arizona.

And all the Republican legislature had to do to kill this proposal was to threaten the sponsors with a new hospital bed tax if they even so much as tried to bypass the legislature and take this tax initiative to the voters."