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AZ should refuse Obamacare Medicaid bribe

February 17, 2013 · 2 Comments 

Calls to expand Medicaid to cover those earning up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level in Arizona attempt to drown out common sense at the Capitol.

Will their arguments for this “free” Federal match money wash with voters?

Ten reasons why it won’t… Read more »

Campaign 2012

Support Prop. 117

October 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

There are some nasty rumors flying around about Proposition 117.  Here’s the story:

The Republican majority passed the legislation overwhelmingly during the 2012 legislative session – referring it to the ballot.  Democrats and local governments opposed the measure.  ATRA (Arizona Tax Research Association) and a united business community stand behind it.

The clear intent of Prop 117 is to do something to control property taxes, simplify the property tax system, and to bring additional daylight to the property tax decisions of local governments.  The opponents of the measure will say anything to convince voters to defeat this measure.  Unfortunately, opponents are making claims that it will shift property tax burdens to homeowners and seniors, that it will cripple emergency services and slow the economic recovery.  These are all wholly false.   Here’s what it will actually do: Read more »

Media

Nancy in the News

April 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

• Sen. Barto featured on KAET’s Horizon - RE: price transparency legislation
• New AZ law limits future HOA’s control of parking on public streets
• AZ bill tells HOAs they do not control public streets
• Senate revives vetoed medical care pricing bill
• Why hospitals don’t want you to know their prices Read more »

Legislative Action

What’s it cost?

January 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

If you are like me, whether it’s a new car or soap for the dishwasher, you compare prices before buying.  Why don’t we do the same with our health care?

Maybe it’s because the price of health care is so difficult to pin down … and the system is built to keep it that way.  Nevertheless, one journalist recently embraced the challenge. His story is here: “Trying to Find the Cost of Medical Procedure?  Good Luck!” Read more »

Culture Watch

Can you visualize a Trillion?

September 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Millions…..Billions……Trillions – what’s the big diff?

It’s difficult to fathom, but a trillion is a one with 12 zeroes (1,000,000,000,000).  Not helping?  How about this comparison? 1 million seconds is 12 days; one billion seconds is 31 years; and one trillion seconds:  31,688 years.

Want more?  Try this visual.

Now remember the U.S. BORROWS .40 of every Federal dollar it spends!  Is it any wonder we are $16 Trillion in debt and falling further behind every day.  How to dig out? Read more »

Community News

Events

January 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

Prayer-Walk at the Capitol – 1st Day of the Legislative Session – January 14th.  7:00 – 8:30 a.m.  Join Center for AZ Policy for prayer for the session.

Remembering Roe Rally – 40th Anniversary.  January 22nd.  Noon-1:00 p.m. – U.S. District Court Bldg. 401 W. Washington

Legislative District 15 GOP meeting.  4th Tuesdays.  6:30-8:30 p.m.  Deer Valley Airport Restaurant.  702 W. Deer Valley Rd.    All Republicans welcome.

Keep up with Sen. Nancy Barto on Twitter and Facebook. Schedule Nancy to speak: nbarto@azleg.gov or 602-926-5766. Read more »