Stay Informed Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Arizona Ranks 4th in States Bringing Back Jobs Analysis Arizona ranks the fourth state in the country to bring back the greatest number of jobs in economic recovery, according to a report recently released by the Republican National Committee based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The study also shows that COVID-related job losses in Arizona amounted to 331,500. Through July of this year, 310,600 jobs were recovered for a recovery rate of 93.7 percent. Utah, Idaho, and Montana – all Republican governed states -- preceded Arizona in the ranking with 129 percent, 121.9 percent, and 94.2 percent, respectively. Out of the top 20 states with the lowest unemployment rates, 16 are led by Republican governors with Republican-controlled legislatures, while the 10 states with the highest unemployment rates are all led by Democrat governors. Clearly, Republican-led states are blazing the way to economic recovery. While 25 Republican-led states announced they would stop paying Americans not to work, 63 percent of small businesses are trying to hire, yet 89 percent of that group said there were very few job applicants who applied. However, the upbeat news about employment recovery is overshadowed by Joe Biden’s disastrous inflationary economic policies that are responsible for Americans paying more for everyday family/household purchases. Rising prices are responsible for paychecks actually shrinking after factoring in inflation. AZ Divests Public Funds from Ben & Jerry's Brand Arizona Secretary of State candidate and current state Treasurer Kimberly Yee has divested state funds from the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand owned by conglomerate Unilever PLC because of the company’s decision to withdraw its Ben & Jerry’s products from Israel. London-based Unilever also owns Breyer’s, Hellmann’s, Lipton, Vaseline and Dove consumer brands. Source: Religious News Service Franklin Graham to Speak at Tour Event in Flagstaff The Ft. Tuthill County Park Fairgrounds in Flagstaff will be the seventh stop in Franklin Graham’s eight-city Route 66 God Loves You Tour on Tuesday, September 30. The tour starts in Joliet, IL on September 16 and makes stops in cities along the old US Route 66 before ending in San Bernardino on October 2. Musical entertainment will be provided by Newsboys, Marcos Witt and Dennis Agajanian. The three-hour event starts at 7:00 PM. The Coconino County Republican Committee is coordinating arrangements for the event. Details available from Vickie Parks at 928-853-4893 AG Candidate Gould Meets Tea Party in Yuma September 16 Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General candidate Andy Gould will address the Colorado River Tea Party in Yuma on Thursday, September 16. The meeting starts at 6:00 PM at the Community Christian Church in Yuma. Details available at: EMAIL INFO Rep. Chaplik to Discuss Issues at September Event September 29  Arizona District 23 Representative Joseph Chaplik will discuss gun and property rights plus development and water issues at Straight Talk with Joseph Chaplik on Wednesday, September 29 at the Naylor Performance Horses facility in Scottsdale. The event will be hosted by Brent Naylor and Robin Filbry and will start at 5:30 PM. Appetizers will be served. RSVP to Tracy Wagner, 602-390-3555, Yvonne Cahill, 602-648-3290 EMAIL Officials Top Yavapai Forum in Prescott Meeting September 20  Arizona State Senate President Karen Fann, former Secretary of State Ken Bennett and LD 1 House candidate Selina Bliss will speak at the Yavapai Republican Men’s Forum on Monday, September 20. President Fann and Mr. Bennett will update the organization on progress on the Maricopa County Election Audit. The event will be held at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center at 11:00 AM. Reservations: John Tanzi, 928-776-8116 EMAIL 'Engage to Win' Workshop to Stress Effective Communications October 30 The Republican Party of Arizona and the Maricopa County Republican Committee will jointly host “Engage to Win,” a leadership workshop created to effectively communicate Republican objectives in conversation. The workshop will be held on Saturday, October 30 between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM at the Embassy Suites Ballroom in Scottsdale. Lunch is included in the $30 ticket to attend. EMAIL for INFO Please submit information about events that your organization is hosting to Terry Babb at:  [email protected] Please include contact information in case we need additional information. More School Board Candidate Training Courses Added September 18 Two additional workshops to help residents considering running for school board seats have been added an extensive list of sessions that have been ongoing for several months. Both of the added courses will be held in Scottsdale, one on Saturday, September 18 and another on Saturday, September 25. Both two- hour sessions will be held in private residences and start at 10:00 AM. The candidate coaching workshops are conducted by Pam Kirby, 1st Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Arizona. Interested? Click below RSVP Education Candidate Sapir to Address CONCR September 25  Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Shiry Sapir will be the guest speaker at the Conservatives for a Constitutional Republic meeting on Saturday, September 25. The event will be held in the Bible Baptist Church in Chino Valley starting at 11:00 AM. RSVP required via email: EMAIL Yavapai Participates in Cordes Lake Parade September 25  Volunteers are needed to participate in the Yavapai County Republican Committee’s participation in the Cordes Lakes Days Parade on Saturday, September 25. Staging will be at the Henry Cordes Park, Cordes Lakes Drive and Stagecoach Trail in Mayer at 8:00 AM. Details available: EMAIL Rep. Finchem to Address Ahwatukee Women September 28 LD 11 Representative and current Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem will address the Ahwatukee Republican Women’s meeting on Tuesday, September 28 at the Foothills Golf Clubhouse in Phoenix. Representative Finchem led awareness of irregularities in the 2020 election and the need for the forensic audit. The social will start at 6:30 PM. For Reservations: VISIT LD 15 Stages Evening of 'Gun Playing and RINO Slaying' October 15  An afternoon of shooting, food and fun is planned for Friday, October 15 at LD 15’s 1st Annual Evening of Gun Playing and RINO Slaying. The event is a fundraiser to help LD 15 leadership through their reorganization. The event will be held at C2 Tactical, 7000 Mayo in Scottsdale between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Details available from Valerie: EMAIL AZFRW Holds Biennial Meet in October October 21 The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will hold their biennial convention at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 23. More than 300 members from across the state, plus several candidates, are expected to attend the three-day event. Details: VISIT Always America First! Paid for by the Republican Party of Arizona Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. www.azgop.com 3501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 957-7770 Update Profile | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy