Adam Goodman

[AZCIR || @azcir.bsky.social @ArizCIR]

Dozens of Native American residents of sober living homes and addiction recovery facilities in AZ died as state Medicaid officials struggled to respond to a massive fraud scheme that targeted Indigenous people
@hannahebassett & @propublica's Mary Hudetz

https://t.co/dGgLlpf3dQ

[Stephen Richer @stephen_richer]

.@TIME Magazine: Democracy Defenders

https://t.co/tNIDG2nrIe

[AZCIR || @azcir.bsky.social @ArizCIR]

In Arizona and across the nation, crisis pregnancy centers have emerged as the latest frontier in the increasingly fraught battle over reproductive rights following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, via @ArizCIR's @natashawrote

https://t.co/mVdFipM3r9

[Adam Goodman @A_Dam_Good_Man]

You won't find a classier public official.

[Stephen Richer @stephen_richer]

It's been a privilege. Thank you.

Elections have winners and, sadly, losers. And in this one, it looks like I'm going to end up on the losing side of the column.

But that's the name of the game. Accept it. Move on.

Congratulations to @azjustinheap on winning the primary (I haven't called him yet to congratulate him because calling him at 7:00 AM seems... unsportsmanlike?).

In my remaining 4 months in office, I will be sure to:

1)

Ensure the continued efficient and lawful execution of my duties in recording, voter registration, and mail voting.

I'm so proud of how my team (@RecordersOffice) did this election. Our voter rolls were in better shape than they've ever been. Mail voting went off without a hitch.

And on the Board of Supervisors side (@MaricopaVote, @maricopacounty), they executed an amazing in-person election yesterday. It was basically serene at the office.

We had over 800k votes in this election.

But we will likely have over 2 million in Maricopa County in November, so buckle up!

2)

Ensure that either @azjustinheap or @TimStringhamAZ has everything he needs to hit the ground running in January 2025.

My predecessor (@Adrian_Fontes) showed grace, class, professionalism, and selflessness in how he handled the transition.

And considering she embodies class and professionalism, I'm sure Helen Purcell did the same.

So I won't be the one to drop the baton!

(Note: one of my friends said the Maricopa County Recorder's Office is basically like teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts. It's cursed. So best wishes to my successor!)

.......................

As for me, I'm excited for whatever comes next. And if it's back in business, out of the spotlight, well ... that sounds just dandy!

I'll likely be writing some longer form stuff in the future. I've subjected you all to some of my longer reports before (in many ways this journey really got going when I wrote my 38-page open letter to Arizona Republicans in 2021). It's something I enjoy, and the last few years have given me a lot to think about in terms of election administration, democracy, politics, humans, etc.

That's for another day, but for my last bit today -- the most important bit -- THANK YOU to the people who worked in my office the past 4 years and the people who supported my political efforts. You're the best.

Onward!

S

[Adam Goodman @A_Dam_Good_Man]

Over $1M of ESA money on Legos. @katiehobbs, if the "conservatives" won't safeguard public money, we need you to lead the charge.

@DillonReedRose https://t.co/wsdndjI0o9

[pourmecoffee @pourmecoffee]

I am so back

[John Fees @JohnTFees]

Not enough Arizona business leaders are aware of the threats made by Shelby Busch, the vice chair of the Maricopa County Republican Committee, toward Recorder @stephen_richer
https://t.co/f4ZkE6V61y #arizona #elections @GPEC @phxchamber @GPLInc @ArizonaMirror @arizonaagenda

[Adam Goodman @A_Dam_Good_Man]

On behalf of 50 Arizona CEOs (and growing!), Leadership Now Arizona condemns the threat made by Shelby Busch, vice chair of the Maricopa Republican Committee, toward Maricopa Recorder Stephen Richer. There is no place for this kind of inciteful rhetoric. https://t.co/1HvQnnesGn

[Glenn Thrush @GlennThrush]

First post-print journalism generations

[Yassamin Ansari @yassaminansari]

I am deeply concerned and horrified by the unprecedented attack last night — led by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its terrorist proxies — against Israel.

This regime continues to be a dangerous threat to Israel, the stability of the Middle East and the world, and the Iranian people.

I'm thankful that the United States, United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Jordan supported Israel in its effort to intercept nearly all weapons fired and that Israel’s missile defense system worked as intended to save lives. Now is the time to join forces with our democratic allies to prevent a broader, deadly war in the region.

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

“The fight over Cotton’s op-ed was never about safety, or the facts, or the editing, or even the argument,” @RubensteinAdam writes, “but control of the paper and who had it. In the end, all that mattered was that an example had been made.” https://t.co/8D74W5ebJS

[Jay Rosen @jayrosen_nyu]

Another statewide newsroom, the Arizona Mirror, says it's "committed to doing it differently — and, we think, better — in 2024."

In its election coverage it will be showing readers “not the odds, but the stakes.” Editor Jim Small explains: https://t.co/I3T6kAKcFX

Who's next?

[Adam Goodman @A_Dam_Good_Man]

Important new data that makes the Arizona groundwater discussion even more urgent. One more example of how @ArizCIR does outstanding investigative reporting that influences policy.

[AZCIR || @azcir.bsky.social @ArizCIR]

NEW: As Arizona groundwater regulation talks happen throughout the state, a surge of well applications follows—many deeper and with higher capacity pumps that risk cutting off the supply to nearby homes and smaller farms, via @BCDerr

https://t.co/lfmfOFAlAq

[Adam Goodman @A_Dam_Good_Man]

Thank you, @ThomasGalvin for your important comments about antisemitism.

[JCRC of Greater Phoenix @JCRC_Phoenix]

We are grateful for Maricopa County Supervisor @ThomasGalvin's powerful speech in support of Israel and against antisemitism yesterday.

The Jewish community of Maricopa County is grateful to have such strong friends and allies.

https://t.co/PT5y31VliJ

[Andy Kroll @AndyKroll]

1/ I have a BIG new story to share with you.

It’s about LEONARD LEO, the man who’s been called the “hidden architect” of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority.

Our investigation goes deeper, and reveals more, than any story about Leo.

It's 🧵 time…

[Yassamin Ansari @yassaminansari]

I am horrified by today's terrorist attacks against Israel. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

I stand with Israel and its right to defend itself. We must renew our commitment to peace, and unequivocally condemn these attacks that seek to perpetuate conflict.

[Richard Stengel @stengel]

To me, the First Amendment is designed to the protect the press, so the press can protect democracy. Here's my review of four books that wrestle with that issue. But they all agree on one thing: the press is more important than ever.
https://t.co/TSRFfOYgle

[Adam Goodman @A_Dam_Good_Man]

@TheBryanBaer @NFL_DovKleiman @NYGJack @GManzano24 He hasn't been hit since 2016. His body is in much better condition than so many other older QBs in the league.

[Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman]

Update: Former #49ers QB Colin Kaepernick says he's still waiting for NFL team to call him to resume his career, trains 5-6 days a week.

The 35-year old Kaepernick says he can still easily throw farther than 60 yards, per @GManzano24

"I just want the opportunity to come in, show what I can do on the field. Judge me based upon that, not the political bias that you have.”

“I’m going to keep pushing,” Kaepernick told Sports Illustrated. “I’m going to keep fighting for it because I know I can step on the field and play. Every workout, every opportunity I’ve had to show that, the feedback has always been positive. Everything from, ‘He’s still an elite player,’ to ‘The workout was great; it was better than expected.’

[Adam Goodman @A_Dam_Good_Man]

@NFL_DovKleiman @GManzano24 Whatever team signs @Kaepernick7 will not only have a winner on the field but will also instantly have a worldwide following, and the best selling jersey in the league's history.