Carly Fiorina to Headline Opening Reception; NFRW Convention in Phoenix Arizona

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Carly Fiorina to Headline Opening Reception at NFRW Convention

Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina will kickoff the 38th Biennial Convention of the National Federation of Republican Women in Phoenix, Arizona. Fiorina will speak at the gala opening reception on Friday, September 11. Fiorina, who announced her candidacy on May 5, is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard, one of the largest technology companies in the world. Read more about Carly here.

 

The reception is included in full convention registration; individual tickets are available and can be purchased online here.

Enough is Enough by AZ Rep Kate Brophy McGee

It seems like every day we hear tragic news about children removed from their homes because the parents are drug addicted or perpetrators of domestic violence, only to be returned to those same homes to suffer horrible abuse and death. The new transparency laws have told us a lot in the past month: the heartbreaking truth is that we do not have the laws in place to protect these vulnerable children.

Enough is Enough It seems like every day we hear tragic news about children removed from their homes because the parents are drug addicted or perpetrators of domestic violence, only to be returned to those same homes to suffer horrible abuse and death. The new transparency laws have told us a lot in the past month: the heartbreaking truth is that we do not have the laws in place to protect these vulnerable children. I am steadfastly and resolutely committed to reforming our laws to ensure our most vulnerable children are safe. They must have a safe home environment, the stability of a real and forever family, and the opportunity to thrive. Family reunification is a noble goal, but it only works if there is a real family. We must put in place laws and policy that ensure both the child’s permanency AND safety. We must hold parents accountable and provide ongoing support to ensure they maintain their commitment to be parents. Most of all, we must stop putting children back into unsafe homes where terrible consequences can occur. Our job as a legislature will only be complete when these tragedies stop occurring with such awful frequency. As the Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee for the Department of Child Safety, I am working closely with Governor Ducey and his staff to build upon the reforms establishing the new Department of Child Safety in May 2014, and the transparency laws adopted this last session. In that role I have been contacted by the media seeking comment reforms to the agency. The links below are recent stories and media interviews about the agency’s operations and potential legislation. Many foster parents, grandparents and service providers have reached out to me and shared their stories and experiences. My thanks to them for their courageous insights and needed perspectives. Based on their testimony, I believe I’m on the right track. Sincerely, Horizon Interview: Child Abuse Cases Continued problems with how the state is handling child-abuse cases are resulting in calls by one lawmaker for more safeguards when children are re-united with high-risk parents. WATCH NOW Into the mind of Kate Brophy McGee How do you assess the transition from CPS to DCS? The transition is every bit as complicated as was promised. The statutes enacting the agency are clean, and provide a clear framework, but establishing the new agency, from offices to website, hiring and training caseworkers and supervisors... READ MORE Let's keep an eye on parents after returning their kids Our View: Parents who were too high to care for their child need to prove that's no longer the case — even after they get them back.... READ MORE Andrew Isaacs update: New details released in Mesa toddler's death AMESA, AZ - The Department of Child Safety has released new information about the history of a Mesa toddler who died last week. 21-month-old Joylynne Giebel was living in a Mesa apartment with her mother, step father and four-year-old brother. WATCH NOW DONATE TO KATE'S CAMPAIGN Sent from Kate Brophy McGee 42 E. Butler Dr. Phoenix AZ 85020 Kate@KateMcGee.com Maricopa County Republicans Has NOT received any compensation to post this information,it is a courtesy post

AZ US Rep. David Schweikert Calls for Fall Internship Applications

06/17/15

Washington, D.C., June 17-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) is now accepting applications for full and part-time congressional internships in his Arizona and D.C. offices for the Fall 2015 term.

Candidates should be motivated, detail-oriented, multi-tasking and service-oriented students looking to learn more about the responsibilities of a Congressional office.

Responsibilities in the Arizona office include answering the phone, assisting with constituent casework, correspondence, and events.  Responsibilities in the Washington, D.C. office include answering the phone, giving tours of the Capitol, and assisting with constituent correspondence. 

Applicants should submit the following:

-       Cover letter

-       Resume

-       Three letters of recommendation

-       A short writing sample for review.

Interested candidates may submit their applications in an email with “Fall Internship Applicant” in the subject line to the following staff:

-       Arizona:  Ernestina Borquez-Smith
        Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov

-       Washington, D.C.: Thomas Leander
        Thomas.Leander@mail.house.gov

The application deadline is Saturday, July 25, 2015.  Applications may be accepted on a rotating basis. For more information please contact the office or visithttp://schweikert.house.gov/congressional-internships/learn-about-internship-opportunities-and-qualifications/.

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery Let The Public Have Records

Let The Public Have Records

	Alyssa Ginter and her mountain of work

There is an explosion of information today … electronic communications, smart phones, websites, databases and social media are full of materials – all available immediately. Paperless is the expectation and people want their information immediately so they can read it on their phones and tablets now. Despite all this technology, the public records function at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office remains a paper intensive process.

What do requests for police reports, case dispositions and court transcripts have in common with requests for surveillance videos, case statistics and correspondence? They are all examples of the thousands of public records requests received at the MCAO annually. The Office typically receives more than 100 requests a month for everything from video and audio tapes to minute entries, to copies of every single item in a specific case file. Not only do these requests come in from people all over Maricopa County and Arizona, media outlets and citizens from around the world make requests for all kinds of records. In addition, all the litigation holds, notices of claim, subpoenas and summons pass through the Custodian of Records at the MCAO. With such a large volume, each request must be logged and tracked through the process. Public Records staff determines if a record exists and conducts research on where to find the material, the size and the time needed to copy, scan, redact and review everything. So, despite all our progress towards a paperless office, processing a public records request at the MCAO relies heavily on paper – and lots of it!
In some instances, a case disposition is easy to identify and the request can usually be opened and closed within the same week. The majority of requests often involve multiple boxes of material and hundreds of pages of reports and case materials. The largest public records request to date that the team has processed involved more than 100 case file boxes, all filled to the brim with paper and reports and photos related to one matter. Sometimes members of the public records team are surprised at what they find in old case file boxes requested from storage …. The team has found a half-eaten hamburger in one box, shell casings and even an expensive watch.
The Public Records team includes six people – all of whom help with these requests as well as work on other projects and assignments in the Office. As a result, everyone on the team does a little bit of everything, copying, scanning, redacting, sorting and mailing. Earlier this year the PRR team was the recipient of the MCAO’s Team Effort Award given to groups in and out of the Office who work to empower victims, during Victims’ Rights Week.
Rebecca Baker, one of the attorneys working on the Public Records Team agrees, “The volume of work that this team accomplishes every day is amazing. With so many different types of requests coming in the door every day – it’s hard to keep track sometimes of who wants what when. The team has established an organized process that helps us keep the requests moving – and also ensures privacy for victims.”
For more information on the Maricopa County public records process, visit our public records packet available at MaricopaCountyAttorney.org.

Arizona Laura Reckart Appointed to Superior Court Bench by AZ Governor Ducey

Laura Reckart Appointed to Superior Court Bench

One of the most experienced prosecutors in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will soon don judge’s robes. Laura Reckart, a 20-year veteran of the Office, was appointed to the Maricopa Superior Court bench by Governor Doug Ducey, his first judicial appointment since taking office.

Reckart, a third-generation Arizonan, currently serves in the MCAO’s Capital Litigation Bureau. The long list of high-profile criminal cases she has handled includes the 2005-2006 serial shootings by Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman, and the 2009 “Honor Killing” case of Faleh Almaleki. She has also been instrumental in shaping legislation to address victims’ rights, date rape and sexual assault.
“Laura Reckart brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the bench and leaves a lasting legacy for future prosecutors to follow,” said Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery. “The residents of Maricopa County will be well served by her passion for justice and her keen legal mind.”
Reckart is currently in trial in a capital case, State v. Christopher Licon, a double homicide

Look Out Senator McCain Clair Van Steenwyk Announced Today on Facebook That He is a Candidate for US Senate

Clair Van Steenwyk added a new photo.

5 hrs · 

Response To Our Friends / Supporters on Exploring a Run
For the US Senate Race Against Senator John McCain in 2016

Jean & I have decided to invest the time and some funds in the US Senate race in the 2016 Election cycle, in part to the 100’s of positive responses we’ve received from our initial question to our fellow AZ Citizens. As we informed all of you recently that we received quite a number of inquiries to run in the 2016 race against Senator McCain. With your response to our Exploring a run to see how much support is out there it left us with only one reasonable response which we’ve now made, once again thanks to all of you for your trust in us. .

Jean & I discussed and prayed about this and know Senator McCain needs to be replaced and we would enjoy being the ones to do it. We’ll be putting our fate in those who’ve given us their trust and encouraged us; keep in mind that it will take an investment of time and money to defeat Senator McCain as he’s proven with his races and those he’s supported. Having said this we treasure the trust given by all and pray for your investment in our challenge.

We’re trusting in those who’ve encouraged us to run this race to join us in the work. The Investment needed to defeat Senator McCain will be substantial, and we’re depending on you to follow up the encouragement by donating to the Campaign either on our Campaign Face Book page or website www.vanussenate.com or direct mail to; Van US Senate , 13726 West Gable Hill Dr. Sun City West, AZ 85375. We’ll also be in need of Volunteers to contact us, as we all know the importance of the Nomination Petition Signatures needed to get on the Primary Ballot. We’ll need approximately 8,000 signatures at 10 to a page, 800 petitions signed. Just suppose 800 Volunteers getting 10 signatures each including your own, so please go to www.vanussenate.com / copy one or more front and back, get them filled out, then mail back to; 13726 W. Gable Hill Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375… ASAP.

Asking for monies from anyone in our private life has never happened and doing it even now isn’t something we do easily, however this is a battle for all of us and we hope you’ll understand the task at hand and invest in us as we’re investing in all of you.

I’ll be speaking at meetings statewide LDs, GOP, Liberty, Constitutional, AZRA, Conservative and other Groups, and of course personal residences as well, please contact us using the site or email, scheduler@vanussenate.com or call 623-322-9979.

We know this will take the efforts of all of us to be Victorious, therefore with the help of those who’ve given us their support and trust in response to the initial question we believe we’ll be able to bring this to a Successful Conclusion in August and then November of 2016.

I will be Faithful to the Oath and my Word to serve you in the US Senate. It’s Time to Stop Digging the Hole Deeper and Begin Filling It In on Those Who’ve Dug It.

We’re All In, and Hope You Are as Well the Campaign Begins Today
God Bless You All;
Clair & Jean Van Steenwyk
US Senate Candidate

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Paradise Republican Women's June Meeting All Six Scottsdale City Council Members to Speak

All Six Scottsdale City Council Members to Speak at June Meeting

PARADISE REPUBLICAN WOMEN

 Dynamic Republican Women  

 Making a Difference!

Be a part of the Republican Revolution! www.prwc.org 

Hon. Susanne Klapp	Hon. Virginia Korte	Hon. Kathy Littlefield
Hon. Linda Milhaven	Hon. Guy Phillips	Hon. David Smith

Meet Scottsdale City Council Members and Find Out About Proposed Bond Issue!

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Gainey Golf Club 

7600 E. Gainey Golf Club Drive, Scottsdale AZ 85258

10:30am Social   11:00am Program

May Menu:

Hearts of Romaine with Pesto & Monzarrella Cheese Roulade, sundried tomatoes.  Fresh Basil Vinaigrette.

Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Dried Apricots & Cranberries,

Scalloped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and a 

Brie Cheese Sauce

German Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Sauce 

& Fresh Berries

Vegetarian:   TBA 

$30 per person 

RSVP by JUNE 11, 2015  

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 or mail your check and reservation to: 

PRWC  

P.O. Box 14425 

Scottsdale, AZ 85267

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