Category: Politics
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Judge Rules 2020 AZ Mail-In Voting Process Illegal
The public interest group Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections celebrated a significant victory for election integrity after an Arizona court ruling on Friday. In March, RITE initiated a lawsuit against Democratic Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, alleging that his office’s Elections Procedures Manual violated the law regarding the verification of mail-in ballot signatures.…
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Unintended Consequences: 17% Property Tax Hike Hits Green Valley, AZ
Green Valley, Arizona, known for its picturesque landscapes and a community predominantly made up of retirees, is facing an unexpected and unwelcome surprise. Property owners in the Continental Elementary School District (CESD) are set to experience a significant 17% increase in their property taxes. This unanticipated financial burden can be traced back to a law…
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Closer To Legalization: US Health Dept Recommends Marijuana Rescheduling
In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially proposed the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. This groundbreaking decision marks a departure from the notion that cannabis holds high abuse potential with no medical value. The implications of this recommendation are both…
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Opposition Grows Over Vulcan Asphalt Plant In Sahuarita
The Sahuarita Town Council recently heard from 17 opponents of a hot-mix asphalt plant proposed near Quail Creek. The speakers once again called on the council to reject the project, citing concerns regarding public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare. The arguments presented during the public call were largely based on a letter…
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Navigating Turbulent Waters: Healing a Divided Society in Green Valley
In recent times, the Green Valley Justice Court has seen a concerning increase in the number of people seeking protective orders against one another. This surge not only reflects interpersonal conflicts but also serves as a poignant indicator of broader societal unrest and dysfunction in Green Valley, Arizona. The escalating violent crime rates and the…
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The Power of Being Informed: Dispelling the Myth that Ignorance is Bliss
In an age of unprecedented access to information, being informed has never been more crucial. The saying “ignorance is bliss” might have been applicable in simpler times, but in today’s complex and interconnected world, being informed is not just a personal choice – it’s a responsibility. Relying on unchecked sources and information can lead to…
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More Tickets, More City Money – Lower Speed Limits In Sahuarita
The recent reduction in the speed limit along Nogales Highway from approximately Interstate 19 through the Walmart business district, from 45 mph to 40 mph, has raised questions within the community. Despite the Sahuarita Town Council’s justification for this change being a measure to decrease accidents and their severity in the increasingly congested area, there…
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Trump’s Indictments Are Just More Election Meddling?
In short, yes. These indictments are nothing but election meddling. Nothing you have been told about Trump has been true. Let’s recap nothing but facts and leave speculation at the door. Facts Trump has the right to keep his records under the PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS ACT. That means that any “classified documents” he was in possession…
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Another Setback For The Employed, 45MPH Down To 40MPH, Nogales Hwy
Navigating Speed Limit Changes: Unraveling the Tale of Sahuarita/Green Valley In the picturesque region of Sahuarita/Green Valley, a growing sense of exasperation has taken root among its residents due to the recurring phenomenon of lowering speed limits. Local lawmakers, in their pursuit of enhancing road safety, have instituted a series of speed limit reductions across…