Now, Republican state lawmakers in both chambers of the Legislature are pushing several bills that would undermine the vote-by-mail system that helped drive November s high Democratic turnout. One bill even seeks to eliminate entirely the permanent early voting list, which is a list of voters who are automatically sent mail-in ballots. The measures are at odds with the fact that the majority of Arizonans voted early in past election cycles and that the system has existed in the state for over a decade.
In the Arizona House of Representatives, Republican state Representatives Kevin Payne of Peoria and Walt Blackman of Snowflake have introduced a bill, HB 2370, that would repeal the permanent early voting list. Another bill proposed by Payne, HB 2369, would require that voter signatures on the envelopes holding early ballots be notarized. That means the voter would need to sign the ballot in front of a notary.
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Arcadia’s UnderTow Space Will Now Be …
The underbelly of Sip Coffee and Beer at 3620 East Indian School Road was once famously home to UnderTow. But since the tiki bar moved in with its parents next door at Century Grand (with a second location coming in 2021 to Agritopia in Gilbert), there’s an opportunity for a new venture in the subterranean space. The petite spot will soon be 36 Below, another basement bar serving extremely high-end cocktails from the looks of it. According to ABC15, 36 Below will be overseen by Sip’s owner Josh Katz, his business partner Maurice “Moe” Murillo, and mixologist Sheldon Wiley also known for being a Guinness World Record-holding super-fast bartender. The opening is set for March.
Appetizers
Perhaps the best gluten-free starter in town is the real cornbread with green chile at Chelsea’s Kitchen in Arcadia. It’s made in house, and it’s also pretty popular, so make sure it’s available before you get excited. And if you plan on sticking around, Chelsea’s Kitchen has a gluten-free option for many of its dishes. All you have to do is ask.
For more gluten-free bread a little further north, Tonto Bar & Grill in Cave Creek offers a gluten-free bread basket made of quinoa, flax, sunflower, and sesame seed.
Jewel’s Café brunch menu items are 100 percent free of gluten.
Ronnie’s Café 4323 West Cactus Road, Glendale Since 2006, Ronnie’s Cafe has been serving hot breakfast and quick lunches to ASU West students and Glendale residents alike. This is where you’ll find first meal staples like eggs, pancakes, omelets, and waffles in the type of atmosphere that’ll top off your coffee before you ask. Also on the menu are salads, sandwiches, burgers, and vegetarian options. Best thing about this place? It’s open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily perfect for stopping in after that all-nighter.
ASU West students have dining options for miles.
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Lauren Cusimano Multiple Locations The oven-baked chicken tandoori wings from Cornish Pasty Co. are kind of a blackened dry rub offering from this well-loved pub. The darkened edges of each wing are crispy, and meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the tandoori flavor features a mild kick and a sneaky sweetness. The six or so wings come with cucumber and tomato slices, and a cup of lemon mint yogurt dip, which goes quick.
Editor s note: This story was originally published on July 29, 2020. It was updated on January 9, 2020.
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