"It isn't fair that students have to be forced to listen to a political diatribe for 40 minutes and are not allowed to leave ... . I don't see where the diversity is. The school district said this is all about the diversity of opinion. But the reality is that there is only one voice that's being heard, and that's the pro-illegal immigrant."
- District 30 State Representative Jonathon Paton speaking on Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor," about a recent speech given by activist Dolores Huerta at Tucson High Magnet School on April 3.
Annual Salute to Republican Legislators a Rousing Success
Many thanks to all of you who turned out to salute our Republican legislators last week at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. The event was a phenomenal success.
Thanks also to Senate President Ken Bennett and Speaker of the House Jim Weiers for their remarks that night. We are fortunate to have such great leadership in our legislature.
Representative Paton Seeks Answers From Tucson Unified School District
District 30 Representative Jonathon Paton is seeking answers from the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) after recent events present a picture of a school district more concerned with promoting a political agenda rather than education.
On April 3, co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union Dolores Huerta addressed a student assembly at Tucson High Magnet School. During her remarks, Huerta said that, "Republicans hate Latinos."
Huerta also used the occasion to praise Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and blame the United States for problems in Latin America.
Representative Paton appeared on the April 13 edition of Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor" with student Mon-yee Fung to discuss the incident and question why TUSD would allow Huerta a forum to promote such inflammatory rhetoric.
The Arizona House of Representatives will convene a hearing on the incident on Thursday.
Time Magazine: Senators McCain and Kyl Two of the Senate's Best
Time Magazine this week reports what we already know: Arizona has two of the best senators in the country.
In its "America's 10 Best Senators" Time places both Arizona senators in the spotlight. In the article Time writes, "They say the Senate is the world's most exclusive club. But the real elite is made up not of those who break in but of those who make a difference once they get there."
Arizona is the only state with both senators featured.
Read the feature online.
Kyl Captains Needed to Combat Distortion by Pederson
On Monday of last week, Jim Pederson ran his first television spots in the Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma markets. The former chairman of the State Democrat Party, who has a record of supporting liberal Democrat candidates and causes, is now running for Senate claiming that he will be an "independent Senator." Thus begins the extreme makeover of Jim Pederson.
Please ask ten friends and family to sign-up to be Kyl Captains today at www.jonkyl.com/captains/. Now more than ever, it is imperative we continue growing a strong grassroots network on behalf of Senator Kyl to fight off Mr. Pederson's deep pockets.
Capitol Update
WHAT YOUR REPUBLICAN LEGISLATURE IS DOING - For the week ending April 14, 2006
• No trespassing! Last week the legislature sent a bill to the governor that creates the state crime of trespass. Under Senate Bill 1157, being in Arizona in violation of immigration laws would be a class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense. Subsequent arrests would subject the person to being charged with a felony offense.
The bill gives local law enforcement a tool they have never had before. For the first time in situations where there is reason to believe that a person is in the United States illegally, state and local officers will have the basis to hold and transfer the person to federal authorities or bring forward a state charge.
SB 1157 will create a fingerprint database of those charged with this crime, which is especially critical in tracking human smugglers, drug dealers and other negative elements among illegal border crossers. The measure should also act as a deterrent to entering Arizona illegally.
The governor has a chance to take a big step in the right direction by signing SB 1157 and finally begin showing she is interested in joining with legislative Republicans in the effort to curb the onslaught of illegal immigration in Arizona.
• She doesn't feel their pain. Governor Napolitano vetoed a bill that would have required doctors to inform women at least 20 weeks pregnant and seeking an abortion that a fetus may feel pain during the abortion. The bill in no way impacted a woman's ability to obtain an abortion, but that didn't stop Napolitano from cow-towing to the abortion-at-all-costs constituency.
• Timber! The Legislature is on its way to fulfilling a promise to implement at least $250 million in broad-based tax relief. Much of the plan centers on permanent income tax cuts and a phase out of the state education property tax. The final version of the plan will go hand in hand with a fiscally responsible budget that does not outspend anticipated revenue, which is now in the process of being finalized by the legislative majority.
• Did you know? Governor Napolitano is lining up police union officials to come up with excuses why they don't want a new state crime of trespass established to deal with illegal aliens. Meanwhile a CBS 5 news poll shows that 76 percent of Arizonans believe the governor should sign the bill allowing local law enforcement to arrest illegal immigrants.
• Quote of the week: "All too often we hear that law enforcement cannot enforce federal law, so nothing is done. Under this proposal, local law enforcement will not be enforcing federal law, they will be enforcing Arizona's law." -- Senate Bill 1157 sponsor Senator Barbara Leff (R-11).
Phone Banks: Your Chance to Get Involved and Help the GOP
The Arizona Republican Party will be conducting three phone banks this week as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that we are in the best position to claim victory in November. We need your help!
If you've been looking for an opportunity to help the Arizona GOP, phone banks are a great way to get involved.
The following locations will be used for phone banks. Call Mike Haller for more details at (602) 957-7770.
Tuesday, April 18:
AZ GOP Headquarters
3501 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 957-7770
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19:
Maricopa County GOP Headquarters
15440 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix AZ, 85053
(35th Ave. and Greenway)
(602) 957-3999
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 20:
124 E. Auto Center Drive
Mesa, AZ 85204
(just South of US 60, West of Mesa Drive)
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Senator McCain to Conduct Town Halls Throughout State
Senator John McCain will be holding town hall meetings throughout the state this week. This is your opportunity to hear a report from Washington, D.C. and get your questions answered.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The meetings are open to the public and no ticket is required.
Monday, April 17, 2006
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Kofa Highschool
3100 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Pyle Center
655 E. Southern Ave. (One block west of Rural)
Tempe, Arizona
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
6:00 p.m. to last question
Oakwood Country Club
24215 South Oakwood Blvd.
Sun Lakes, Arizona
ASU and NAU College Republicans Host Conservative Pride Week
The week of April 17th marks the second annual Conservative Pride Week at Arizona State University. The university's College Republicans will be hosting events examining issues such as corruption within the United Nations, illegal immigration, and academic freedom.
The week's events will culminate with a presentation by columnist and author David Horowitz on Thursday, April 20th. Seating begins at 4:15 PM in SCOB 210. Horowitz will also participate in a book signing at Border's on Mill Avenue and 7th Street in downtown Tempe at 7:30PM.
Hieu Tran, the club's director of relations, can be contacted at (480) 634-3898 for more information.
At Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, events will highlight students' support for our U.S. military, opposition to illegal immigration, and pointing out the folly of animal rights activists.
For a full calendar of events, please visit www.azgop.org.
Monday, April 17, 2006
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