ICYMI Arizona Chamber of Commerce Endorsed Kate Brophy McGee

Job creation, a strong economy and an educated and healthy Arizona have been priorities of mine since I took office, and I appreciate support in advancing these priorities.

I am very pleased and excited to announce the following endorsements:

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released their endorsements for the upcoming primary election.  I am deeply honored to be the only candidate in my district race selected for this prestigious recognition. 

                

In addition, I am pleased to announce important endorsements from the health care and education sectors: the Arizona Nurses Association and the Maricopa Community Colleges Faculty Association.

It is truly an honor to be recognized by these three outstanding organizations.

Sincerely,

Kate

ICYMI Kate Brophy McGee: Two Dear Arizonans

I am honored to receive the endorsement of two Arizona treasures!  Both Marshall Trimble and Winn Green have deep Arizona roots.  Marshall is an Arizona history teacher.  Four consecutive Arizona Governors have appointed him to be Arizona State Official Historian.  Winn is a Sunnyslope icon, a small business owner and a neighborhood leader of great renown.  I am so privileged to know Marshall and Winn and count them as friends and supporters.

"I've known Kate Brophy McGee for several years and witnessed first hand the respect she has among her colleagues and the great work she's performing at the capitol. In plain talk, Kate is one of the "good guys." Her roots grow deep in Arizona history and she is a true statesman and caretaker for the Grand Canyon State. Arizonans are very lucky to have Representative Brophy McGee serving the citizens of this great state."

Marshall Trimble, Official Arizona State Historian

"I wholeheartedly endorse Kate Brophy McGee for another term of State Representative of Dist. 28. She has shown complete dedication to the office in the past, present and will in the future. We need more people like Kate in office. She works hard and keeps all of us informed on legislative issues."

Winn Green, Sunnyslope Neighborhood Leader and Small Business Owner

We sent a "Prada Socialist" to Congress

On this date in 2006, The American Spectator ran an article where Kyrsten Sinema was proudly boasting about her roots as a socialist. You may not know that even more recently Sinema described herself as a "Prada Socialist" - rather ironic considering socialism makes everyone poorer.   Seriously, you can't make this stuff up. This is the worst recovery on record and our debt is larger than our entire economy. I'm tired of confused politicians, like Sinema, who embrace big government policies that hurt Middle Class Arizona families while furthering their own political ambitions. I'm fighting for hard-working Arizonans, economic freedom and opportunities for all. I'll work to grow our economy and pass a Balanced Budget Amendment. If you agree with my vision for our future, and want to retire the "Prada Socialist" currently representing AZ-09, please join me by contributing $50, $25, $10, $5 or whatever you can today. Arizona deserves better.   Sincerely, Andrew Walter

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Free Enterprise Club PAC Endorses Jeff DeWit

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PHOENIX, AZ - The Arizona Free Enterprise Club PAC today announced the endorsement of Jeff DeWit for State Treasurer. The conservative DeWit is in a tough 3-way Republican primary for the office against two other establishment candidates.

Jeff DeWit’s strong business background and conservative free market principles is what earned him the endorsement from the Club. “Jeff is the type of pro-growth, limited government candidate we need in the Treasurers office,” PAC spokesman Scot Mussi said.

Being a first time candidate, Jeff won’t be the establishments’ choice, but his impressive experience in the financial sector makes him the most qualified for the position. “Simply put, there is only one person with the credentials and expertise to be Arizona’s next Treasurer, and that is Jeff DeWit.”

I am honored to have this endorsement. I am proud to stand with the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and many other conservative business leaders from around the state in support of free markets, fiscal responsibility, and economic prosperity.

The Arizona Free Enterprise Club is a pro-growth advocacy group dedicated to Arizona issues and politics. Their mission is to promote policies and candidates that encourage economic prosperity and limited government for all businesses and taxpayers.

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A Message on our Diminishing Water Rights from AZ Congressman David Schweikert

The EPA Extended the Waters of the U.S. Public Comment Period  
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced an extension of the public comment period for the  from the original deadline of July 21, 2014 to the new deadline of October 20, 2014. 
In an email to congressional staff, the EPA writes that: "This extension is in response to numerous requests received by the agencies. The agencies are continuing to meet with representatives of States and local governments, stakeholders, and elected officials during the comment period."

When I look at the southwest and how we manage our water, I see a very different view than what's being portrayed in the current rule. This rule goes beyond the spirit of the Clean Water Act and is an incredible overreach of power.

Join the conversation and share your comments using one of the methods listed below:

The proposed rule is identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880.

Federal e-Rulemaking Portal 

Follow the instructions for making comments

• Email: ow-docket@epa.gov. Include EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 in the subject line of the message.
• Mail: Send the original and three copies of comments to: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Deliver comments to EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880. Such deliveries are accepted only during the Docket's normal hours of operation, which are 8:30 a.m.. to 4:30 p.m.., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The telephone number for the Water Docket is 202-566-2426.

Background

On March 25, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released a proposed rule that would assert Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction over nearly all areas with any hydrologic connection to downstream navigable waters, including man-made conveyances such as ditches.  In early May, 2014, Congressman Schweikert joined House colleagues in a  to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Department of the Army Secretary John McHugh or the proposed draft rule defining 'waters of the US' to be withdrawn and returned for further analysis and revision. Last Monday, Congressman Schweikert hosted a joint roundtable in Phoenix with stakeholders from the Arizona business and agricultural community. Participants and panelists discussed the implications of the EPA's proposed "Waters of the U.S." Clean Water Act rule. 

Links

Letter to EPA

Roundtable Information

Mayor Scott Smith Tours Rural Hospitals, Challenges Opponents' Position on Medicaid Restoration

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Smith only GOP candidate to support Restoration, which protects rural hospitals across Arizona

PHOENIX—Mayor Scott Smith, Republican candidate for Governor, today completed a weeklong tour of rural hospitals across Arizona to learn more about their challenges and to see firsthand the quality care they deliver to their communities. After meeting with staff at health centers in Prescott and Yuma, Mayor Smith talked about his continued support for Medicaid Restoration.

"For rural communities like Prescott and Yuma, Medicaid Restoration was critical to helping their hospitals continue to provide quality service," stated Mayor Smith. "Protecting rural hospitals was one of the reasons I have always supported Medicaid Restoration. My opponents, however, would put the health of rural hospitals in jeopardy simply to make a partisan point. Arizonans are tired of political games that focus on self-interested politicians. We need leaders to make tough decisions and put the well-being of Arizonans first and that's why I support Governor Brewer's Medicaid Restoration Plan."

As the only Republican candidate who supports Governor Brewer's Medicaid Restoration Plan, Mayor Smith will protect rural hospitals and continue to ensure rural communities have access to quality health care.

To learn more about Mayor Smith and his campaign, visit www.votescottsmith.com.

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