Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) held roundtables in Prescott, Cottonwood and Prescott Valley yesterday to discuss the government slowdown, the debt ceiling, Obamacare and other issues with local business leaders. The events were attended by business owners, leaders from local Chambers of Commerce and government officials. After the roundtables Rep. Gosar said, “People are fed up with the gridlock and partisanship in Washington. They are sick of feeling like pawns in a political … [Read more...] about Gosar Listening to Business Leaders
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Supervisors Setting Priorities
Working with county leaders from across the state, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors gathered in Payson for the Ninth Annual Legislative Summit of the County Supervisors Association (CSA). During the summit last week, the Board and dozens of Arizona's other county leaders established a county policy agenda for the upcoming 2014 state legislative session. "Coconino County was happy to play an active role in the CSA Summit and have the opportunity to shape the legislative dialogue … [Read more...] about Supervisors Setting Priorities
Kirkpatrick Hosting Grant Workshop Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., is pleased to announce that her grants specialist, Cathy Melvin, will host three workshops in the next three weeks. The first will be in Flagstaff this Wednesday, followed by Oro Valley and then Safford. The public is invited to attend and learn about best practices in finding and applying for federal grants. Kirkpatrick’s website also includes a Grants Resources page that lists helpful links and answers questions about everything from grant eligibility to … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Hosting Grant Workshop Wednesday
Convergence Featured This Weekend
The play, Convergence, written by Seth Mueller of Flagstaff will debut at Theatrikos, the Flagstaff Community Playhouse. Convergence features a young woman, Mara, drawn deeply into the spiritual teachings of a man who calls himself Taalius. Similar to James Arthur Ray’s sweatlodge, Taalius offers a 10-day experience called “Unveiling Enlightenment,” where Tara is challenged physically and mentally. The play runs this weekend only, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 and … [Read more...] about Convergence Featured This Weekend
Gosar on Reopening of Government
The House of Representatives passed 14 bills with bipartisan support over the last 10 days to fund critical functions of the government, many of which are a matter of life and death. Yet, Senate Majority Leader Reid and President Obama still refuse to take up most of these funding bills. Below is a list of the funding bills the House has passed, all of which in favor Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) voted: 25 Democrats voted with Republicans to fund pediatric cancer research. … [Read more...] about Gosar on Reopening of Government
Doney Park After Fire and Floods
When the Shultz fire ripped through the forest near Flagstaff on Father’s Day in 2010, it burned 15,000 acres and forced the evacuation of hundred of homes. If that were not enough, the effects of a badly damaged watershed resulted in heavy flooding following the fire, causing those who had the fire at their back doors a month earlier even more stress hoping their homes were not in the path of the flooding. On July 21, 2010, a monsoon storm caused a flood, sending water, mud and debris … [Read more...] about Doney Park After Fire and Floods
Evolving Universe Featured at Lowell
Lowell Observatory is announcing a new traveling exhibit, The Evolving Universe. This exhibition, developed by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, reveals the dynamic and evolving universe through breathtaking photographs and informative captions. The Evolving Universe explores how the stars, galaxies and universe undergo the same stages as … [Read more...] about Evolving Universe Featured at Lowell
County Selects New Chief Health Officer
After a thorough interview process, including more than 50 applicants, Coconino County selected Marie Peoples to serve as the organization's next Chief Health Officer over the County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD). Peoples joins the County from Cole County, Mo., where she most recently served as director of Public Health. While in Missouri, Peoples gained a strong reputation and an impressive history of community and statewide leadership. "I'm certain Marie will continue to build … [Read more...] about County Selects New Chief Health Officer
CCC Hosting Open Houses
Coconino Community College will host an informational Open House in Flagstaff, designed to answer questions about the College's finances and upcoming override initiative on the Nov. 5 election ballot. "The Open House is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the College's finances and how we are proposing resolving projected budget shortfall of the near future," said CCC President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein. The community wide Open Houses are scheduled for … [Read more...] about CCC Hosting Open Houses
Calling to Reopen Government
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., spoke on the House floor today to denounce the daily trickle of dead-end, piecemeal votes – which are designed to create fodder for the 2014 campaign attack cycle -- instead of holding a single vote on a clean funding bill to reopen the government. Click here to watch Kirkpatrick’s 1-minute floor speech. (Transcript further below) TRANSCRIPT of floor speech: Mr. Speaker, The good people in my Arizona district are disgusted with this Congress. They see … [Read more...] about Calling to Reopen Government