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People First Economy retweeted
The richest 1% accumulated nearly twice as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years. It's not radical to tax the rich. It's radical to allow this level of extreme wealth concentration to continue.
People First Economy retweeted
Out of control voucher spending threatens to bankrupt the state. There are widespread complaints of mismanagement and administrative problems.
So Superintendent Tom Horne decided to...spend $600,000 on TV ads??
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People First Economy retweeted
🚨 Arizona’s public schools are facing a State of Emergency.
➡️ Tell Gov. Hobbs & the #AZLeg to act now‼️bit.ly/K12Emergency
People First Economy retweeted
🤯 This week, Supt. Horne admitted to using taxpayer-funded dollars to advertise the ESA voucher program that’s defunding our local public schools.
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People First Economy retweeted
💥 BREAKING: With ESA voucher costs rising to nearly $1B and Ducey’s flat tax draining the surplus, Arizona is in dire straits. The #AZLeg reconvenes tmrw — speak up to demand they tackle this crisis‼️
🔎 Find all of the details in our #WeeklyEdReport ➡️bit.ly/June12EdReport
People First Economy retweeted
Li-Cycle’s innovative approach to recycling critical minerals is exactly the type of clean energy manufacturing that we’re boosting to create good-paying jobs right here in Arizona. ⚡
“It’s a big win for our country.”
@SenMarkKelly details the investments that are being made in Arizona—because of legislation we passed—that will strengthen our supply chains and create jobs.
People First Economy retweeted
Workers are not “paid what their worth.”
According to this mythology, workers at the bottom are “unskilled” and don’t deserve more than what they currently earn.
It's a myth peddled by the rich to exploit you.
There’s no such thing as unskilled workers. Only underpaid workers.
People First Economy retweeted
Phoenix is the largest city in the country without passenger rail service. Today, @Amtrak's CEO said it's 'an embarrassment' that such a major city isn't connected.
I'm focused on leveraging the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to bring Amtrak service back to Phx⬇️
People First Economy retweeted
Since 1978, CEO pay has increased by 1,460%. Yes, you read that correctly.
So don’t tell me that corporations can’t afford to pay workers higher wages and provide decent benefits.
People First Economy retweeted
Colgate-Palmolive, which controls 40% of the toothpaste market, has increased prices 12% even as volume declined by 2%. As a result, the company's profits have soared.
Greed and market concentration are driving inflation, not workers demanding better wages and benefits.
People First Economy retweeted
$900 Million‼️ But sure, it’ll pay for itself 🙄 Our state and our schools are in crisis, it’s far past time for Arizona’s leaders to step up and develop real solutions — before it’s too late.
💥 Read the bombshell #WeeklyEdReport here: bit.ly/June5EdReport
Arizona has eliminated juvenile court fees, joining an increasing number of states nationwide that have done so in recent years.
Getting the bill passed wasn’t easy, said Erika Ovalle, who co-founded Puente Human Rights Movement and Decarcerate AZ and has advocated for the reform of juvenile court fees. This was the third year that similar legislation was introduced in the state.
“It’s one way to get a barrier removed off our backs,” she said. "I’ve been organizing for a long time, and to finally see a bill be passed to help young people thrive is a major step."
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People First Economy retweeted
Arizona's universal voucher program is now on track to cost the state $900 MILLION per year. We need to repeal this totally unaccountable and out-of-control program before it completely bankrupts our state.
People First Economy retweeted
To build a future that works for all Arizonans, we must create an Arizona economy that includes #mentalhealthawareness in its understanding of equity.
People First Economy retweeted
Right now, House Republicans are demanding we pinch pennies on programs like food assistance & health care for families.
Next month, they want to roll out a plan that hands trillions in tax cuts to big corporations & the wealthy. This is not fiscal responsibility. It’s cruelty.
People First Economy retweeted
🚨 JUST IN: ESA vouchers are projected to bankrupt the state by next year, costing $900M by July ‘24. There is no funding for this unaccountable, unbudgeted program — but our leaders are sitting idly while public education is destroyed in front of our eyes. #AZVoucherWatch
People First Economy retweeted
With the PACT Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to strengthen health care and benefits for America’s veterans and their survivors.
Eligible veterans can sign up for services at VA.gov/PACT.
ALT Historic Expansion of Benefits for Toxic Exposed Veterans through the PACT Act: - Expands health care services for exposed veterans - Delivers benefits to more than 5 million veterans - Removes red tape from eligibility process
People First Economy retweeted
Approximately 34,000 Arizonans hold a teaching certificate but are not currently teaching. The problem isn't a shortage of qualified people - it's keeping experienced, passionate professionals in the classroom in the face of low pay, bad working conditions and a lack of respect.
People First Economy retweeted
"So what did McCarthy and GOP get out of holding the economy hostage? Less money for fighting COVID, less money for the IRS to go after wealthy tax cheats, and less to families who need help. Congrats Kevin McCarthy. Hope it was worth it." - Jen Psaki
#RepublicanDefaultCrisis