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Davis’ Arizona Education Series Brings International VIP To Valley

March 2, 2010 By

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  -  March 2, 2010

Rich Davis, Republican candidate for the State Senate (LD-11), announced today that Major General (ret.) Isaac Ben Israel will be coming to the Valley in early April.  Davis indicated that General Ben Israel will be visiting Arizona for two reasons – to explore high-tech business opportunities between the state of Arizona and Israel and to discuss the threat of a nuclear Iran.

Major General Isaac Ben Israel is Israel’s senior nuclear defense expert and has served as an advisor to the past four Israeli Prime Ministers.  In addition to being the Chairman of the Israeli Space Agency, Ben Israel recently completed a term as member of the Israeli Knesset and was the Chief of the Israeli Air Force Operations Research and winner of two Israeli Defense Force awards for developing weapons systems.  According to Davis, “General Ben Israel is a senior leader in the high tech industry in Israel.”

Davis has been making arrangements for Ben Israel to meet with business leaders in an attempt to build a high-tech pipeline between Arizona and Israel. “To create jobs we must bring opportunity to the state,” said Davis.  Further he stated, “there are many high tech companies in Arizona that have business with Israel, but there can be more.  We need to create more jobs to help strengthen our economy.”

In his private capacity, Ben Israel will turn his attention to fundraising for the Rich Davis for Arizona campaign.  On Tuesday night, April 6th, General Ben Israel will be speaking at the Arizona Education Series about the threat of nuclear proliferation in Iran.  Ben Israel is set to discuss the state of Iran’s nuclear program, its threat to Israel and the West and to discuss the threat to Arizona from extremist groups intent on gaining access to nuclear material.   Further, the forum will focus on the consequence of proliferation on Arizona’s economy and the threat of nuclear smuggling at our border.  “Even the price of oil and gasoline will be discussed,” said Davis.

General Ben Israel is the foremost expert in the world on Iran’s nuclear program.   Accordingly, he is charged with the responsibility to provide leadership for Israel at a time when it is most needed.  Davis asked Ben Israel to speak at the Arizona Education Series to help inform Arizonans on one of the most dangerous issues in the world today. According to Davis, who served in the George W. Bush White House as a Counter Terrorism Advisor, “the threat of extremist groups gaining access to nuclear material is a topic that we must understand in Arizona due to our porous borders. ”

For business leaders interested in participating in round tables with Ben Israel, please send correspondence to secretary@davisenergyinc.com.

To learn more about the Arizona Education Series or to participate in the Ben Israel Forum on Nuclear Iran, go to www.arizonaeducationseries.com.  Given the high level of interest in this event, tickets are required and limited.  Tickets can be purchased through the website

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Politics on the Rocks Networking Event Featuring Dean Martin at the W Hotel

March 2, 2010 By 33 Comments
Date:
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time:
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:
The W Hotel Scottsdale
Street:
7277 East Camelback Road
City/Town:
Scottsdale, AZ

Description

Special note: Grover Norquist has sent us 100 hard back copies of his book “Leave Us Alone” to give to the first 100 guests at this event.”

Politics on the Rocks is honored to host State Treasurer & Gubernatorial Candidate Dean Martin at our networking event on Thursday, March 11th 6:00 PM at the W Hotel Scottsdale. We have the entire roof reserved for this very special event. Treasurer Martin was recognized by the Business Journal in 2004 as one of Arizona’s top community leaders. Dean has also been recognized nationally as “Hero of the Taxpayer.”

Dean Martin was elected in 2006 as State Treasurer, Arizona’s Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the prudent custody and management of state and local monies. The Treasurer also serves as the Chairman of the State Board of Investment, and State Loan Commission, as the State Surveyor General and on the State Land Selection Board. Treasurer Martin is currently second in line of succession to the Governor.

In January, Treasurer Martin officially announced his candidacy for Governor. Come hear Treasurer Martin speak about his plans to make Arizona one of the greatest states in the nation.

To view video from his official announcement please click this link: http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/Dean-Martin-announcement-to-clarify-Arizona-govs-race-81313782.html

Politics on the Rocks had 400-500 people at our last event making us the largest Republican and Conservative networking group in the state. We are officially teaming up with Grover Norquist and Americans for Tax Reform to take Politics on the Rocks to all 50 states. This month we are opening up our Colorado chapter of POTR.

We look forward to seeing everyone at one of our most important events of the year on Thursday, March 11th 6:00 PM at the W Hotel Scottsdale!

Please RSVP today!

Regards,

Politics on the Rocks Executive Board
www.PoliticsontheRocks.com

Evite RSVP: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/THGZJCVYYLMOIKUYZXJA/DeanMartin

Filed Under: Campaigns & Elections, Special Event

Republican Professionals, JD Hayworth & The Whitehouse!

March 2, 2010 By

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US Senatorial candidate JD Hayworth to be Featured Guest Speaker

Scottsdale, Arizona – Republican Professionals’ March 4th event will host U.S. Senatorial Candidate JD Hayworth as its featured guest speaker.  The politically minded networking event will appropriately take place at the popular White House Bar and Restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale from 6-8pm on Thursday, March 4th. 

Former six-term congressman and radio talk show host JD Hayworth will be discussing his conservative viewpoints, the direction that he wants to lead Arizona, and the heated race between himself and Senator John McCain. 

For the first time, The White House lounge will proudly host the free monthly Republican Professionals’ networking event.  Take advantage of the exclusive happy hour drink and food specials, mingle with like-minded Arizonans, political bigwigs, and interact with the leaders of Arizona.  Over 250+ guests and political leaders are expected to attend the March event, so newcomers and repeat guests are encouraged to RSVP early at www.phxrp.com. 

Republican Professionals hosts free networking events each month in the Phoenix metropolitan area.  For future events or contact information, view the website at www.phxrp.com or contact Ryan Ducharme at ryan@republicanprofessionals.org

The purpose of Republican Professionals is to increase the participation of Republicans in the political process, further the goals of the Republican Party, and bring Republicans together so that they may network, volunteer, organize and communicate with fellow professionals.

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Filed Under: Campaigns & Elections, Special Event

New tax for state parks would entrench wrong approach to funding

March 2, 2010 By 12 Comments

by Byron Schlomach, Ph.D.
Goldwater Institute
 
Last week, the House Committee on Natural Resources and Rural Affairs approved HCR 2040, a measure that would refer yet another tax increase to Arizona voters. The proposal would require every Arizonan to pay an additional $12 for each license plate registration. The money would be directed to the state parks agency in an attempt to reopen some sites and to fund improvements at others.

HCR 2040 would establish this new tax at a time when few can afford the luxury of paying for other peoples’ recreation. Not everyone benefits from the state parks any more than everyone benefits when my family dines at a restaurant.

This new funding mechanism would place state parks in a position of unaccountable financial independence somewhat similar to the state transportation department and the new Early Childhood Development & Health Board. Self-funded agencies often are not particularly responsive to those they are supposed to serve.

One of the biggest complaints from legislators as they work on the state budget this week revolves around Proposition 105, the 1998 initiative that protects voter-approved spending. The repeated excuse for failing to respond to falling tax revenues has been that much of the spending is off-limits to legislators.

HCR 2040 would make this problem worse, placing more of a financial burden on Arizonans that cannot be easily offset and would further erode our tax-paying capacity. Tax revenues should be spent according to current circumstances and constitutional limits, not momentary whims that later become inflexible mandates.

There is another solution on the table to keep parks open: let private companies manage them and pay the state for the privilege. Last week Fox News commentator Glenn Beck interviewed a local business owner who wants the opportunity to keep our parks open. Until the legislature gives this idea a fair shake, a tax increase shouldn’t even be discussed.

Dr. Byron Schlomach is an economist and the director of the Center for Economic Prosperity at the Goldwater Institute.

Filed Under: Legislation, Spending, State Budget, State Economy, State Government, Taxation