Subject: dailies 5/6/16
From: "Brinster, Jeremy" <[email-masked]>
To: "Haxo, Chris" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 07:29:28 -0700

Rick is out, Marsha is in

MARSHA BLACKBURN

Misc Social Media

Marsha Blackburn: "Humbled & Honored To Be Listed Among Such Talented Women On @Newsmax's 50 Most Influential Female Republicans List." [@MarshaBlackburn, Twitter, 5/6/16<https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/728574495636721664>]

Marsha Blackburn: "Today, We Ask The Almighty For His Divine Guidance, Wisdom & Thank Him For All Our Blessings." [@MarshaBlackburn, Twitter, 5/5/16<https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/728277830715453440>]

Marsha Blackburn: "Thank You @Teamredstone For The Tour Of Your Facility Yesterday & For All You Do To Benefit Our Military." [@MarshaBlackburn, Twitter, 5/5/16<https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/728255932061388801>]

Fetal Tissue

Marsha Blackburn: "These Accounting & Banking Docs Are Needed To Determine If Stemexpress Profited From The Sale Of Human Fetal Tissue." [@MarshaBlackburn, Twitter, 5/5/16<https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/728321445328240640>]

Marsha Blackburn: "Documents Uncovered By Our Investigation So Far Point To The Very Troubling Possibility That Stemexpress May Have Violated Federal Law By Profiting From The Sale Of Baby Body Parts." "Documents uncovered by our investigation so far point to the very troubling possibility that StemExpress may have violated federal law by profiting from the sale of baby body parts. We have learned that not only is this investigation warranted, but further examination of accounting records is needed to get the complete facts about what was actually going on." [Marsha Blackburn, Facebook, 5/6/16<https://www.facebook.com/marshablackburn/posts/10154101250208396>]

Marsha Blackburn On StemExpress Investigation: "We Have Learned That Not Only Is This Investigation Warranted, But Further Examination Of Accounting Records Is Needed To Get The Complete Facts About What Was Actually Going On." "Documents uncovered by our investigation so far point to the very troubling possibility that StemExpress may have violated federal law by profiting from the sale of baby body parts. We have learned that not only is this investigation warranted, but further examination of accounting records is needed to get the complete facts about what was actually going on." [Marsha Blackburn, Facebook, 5/6/16<https://www.facebook.com/marshablackburn/posts/10154101250208396>]

Obamacare

Marsha Blackburn: "No Surprise Here. Get Ready For Higher Obamacare Premiums Next Year. Just More Bad News As We're Learning Three Major Insurance Companies Are Getting Out Of The Exchange." [Marsha Blackburn, Facebook, 5/6/16<https://www.facebook.com/marshablackburn/posts/10154101250208396>]

VP

The Hill Listed Marsha Blackburn As One Of The Top 10 Contenders For Trump's Running Mate. "The outspoken Tennessee Republican is a veteran legislator with more than a decade of experience on Capitol Hill. She's vice chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, a member of the Budget Committee and leading the House investigation into Planned Parenthood. Trump has stumbled on abortion and failed in the eyes of some conservatives as a fierce enough critic of Planned Parenthood. And having a woman on the ticket could be critical for Trump, who will likely face a rival in Hillary Clinton eager to highlight his past disparaging remarks about women. Blackburn said she'd be open to being Trump's vice president as far back as February, when most lawmakers were loathe to be associated with the businessman." [The Hill, 5/5/16<http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/278773-trumps-vp-top-10-contenders>]

The Hill On Marsha Blackburn: "The Outspoken Tennessee Republican Is A Veteran Legislator With More Than A Decade Of Experience On Capitol Hill." "The outspoken Tennessee Republican is a veteran legislator with more than a decade of experience on Capitol Hill. She's vice chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, a member of the Budget Committee and leading the House investigation into Planned Parenthood. Trump has stumbled on abortion and failed in the eyes of some conservatives as a fierce enough critic of Planned Parenthood. And having a woman on the ticket could be critical for Trump, who will likely face a rival in Hillary Clinton eager to highlight his past disparaging remarks about women. Blackburn said she'd be open to being Trump's vice president as far back as February, when most lawmakers were loathe to be associated with the businessman." [The Hill, 5/5/16<http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/278773-trumps-vp-top-10-contenders>]

Trump

Commercial Appeal: U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn Of Brentwood Didn't Mention Trump By Name, But Said, 'I Will Support The Republican Nominee, And I Look Forward To Seeing A Republican In The White House.'" [Commercial Appeal, 5/5/16]

DOUG DUCEY

Legislature

Associated Press: "The Arizona House Has Reversed Course And Approved A Bill Giving Developers More Power To Issue Municipal Bonds And Levy Taxes To Pay For Public Infrastructure In Communities They Are Building." "The Arizona House has reversed course and approved a bill giving developers more power to issue municipal bonds and levy taxes to pay for public infrastructure in communities they are building. House Bill 2568 was rejected Thursday on a 32-28 vote, but after House Speaker David Gowan worked for hours to get more votes it passed during a 31-26 reconsideration vote. It now goes to gov. Doug Ducey for his consideration. Eight Republicans broke ranks to reject House Bill 2568, but Gowan corralled enough support on a second try to have it pass. The proposal would allow developers and land owners to automatically set up what's known as a special taxing district. The units are run by boards with authority similar to governments, including the use of eminent domain." [Associated Press, 5/6/16]

Associated Press: Doug Ducey Championed A Bill To Prevent "Local Governments From Banning Short-Term Rentals On Lodging Websites Like Airbnb." "A bill preventing local governments from banning short-term rentals on lodging websites like Airbnb has passed the house and is headed to Gov. Doug Ducey's desk. The proposal by Republican Sen. Debbie Lesko of Peoria also allows Airbnb and similar websites to collect taxes on behalf of renters and turn them over to the state. That should help the state collect taxes not now being collected. Senate Bill 1350 passed on a 52-6 vote Thursday. It previously passed the Senate with just one no vote. Republican Sen. John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills says the provision barring cities and towns from regulating weekend rentals earned his no vote. He says homeowners should not have to endure with weekend rentals next door that turn into parties. Ducey has championed the proposal." [Associated Press, 5/6/16<http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/5/bill-barring-cities-from-banning-airbnb-heads-to-d/>]

Water

Capitol Media Services: "Doug Ducey Is Going To Have To Decide Whether He Wants To Dilute Provisions Of State Water Laws." "Gov. Doug Ducey is going to have to decide whether he wants to dilute provisions of state water laws. On a 16-12 vote the Senate gave final approval to SB 1400, which requires counties that have their own water-requirements for developers to review them every five years. But it would take a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors to rescind the ordinance. The potentially more far-reaching measure, SB 1268, would allow any city within either Cochise or Yuma counties to unilaterally exempt itself from the requirements. It was approved on a 17-12 vote. Both measures now await action by Ducey who has said in speeches that ensuring Arizona has adequate water is important." [Capitol Media Services, 5/5/16]

Water Experts Called On Doug Ducey To Veto A Bill That Weakened Groundwater Protection Standards.  "Several Arizona water experts are calling on Gov. Doug Ducey to veto legislation passed this week that they denounce as weakening groundwater protection standards in two counties and threatening Arizona's reputation for smart water management. The bills' proponents, including lawmakers who represent Cochise County, said they are written narrowly to avoid upending statewide water law but are necessary to protect individual rights. Both passed with overwhelmingly Republican support." [Arizona Republic, 5/6/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-water/2016/05/06/water-experts-denounce-arizona-groundwater-bills-ask-ducey-veto/83989242/>]

Food Stamps

Associated Press: "The Republican-Controlled Arizona House On Thursday Advanced A Proposal That Could Cut Off Nearly 80,000 People From The State's Food Stamp Program." "The Republican-controlled Arizona House on Thursday advanced a proposal that could cut off nearly 80,000 people from the state's food stamp program, despite assurances from the sponsor two months ago that he would remove the provision. Republican Rep. Justin Olson's bill is mainly aimed at cutting fraud and includes lifetime bans for some violations of food stamp rules. Senate Bill 1161 also bars anyone who is behind in their child support payments from getting food stamps." [Associated Press, 5/5/16]

Associated Press: A Bill To Gut Arizona's Food Stamps Program Included "Lifetime Bans For Some Violations Of Food Stamp Rules" And Barred "Anyone Who Is Behind In Their Child Support Payments From Getting Food Stamps." "The Republican-controlled Arizona House on Thursday advanced a proposal that could cut off nearly 80,000 people from the state's food stamp program, despite assurances from the sponsor two months ago that he would remove the provision. Republican Rep. Justin Olson's bill is mainly aimed at cutting fraud and includes lifetime bans for some violations of food stamp rules. Senate Bill 1161 also bars anyone who is behind in their child support payments from getting food stamps." [Associated Press, 5/5/16]