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Program allows students to glimpse view from the top
Early in the school year, Iris Lee gave some thought to the U.S. Senate Youth Program, which offers an all-expense trip to Washington, D.C., and a $5,000 scholarship.But it’s likely... […]
Do state tests make the grade?
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of standardized tests in public schools today. Grade advancement, high school diplomas, teacher bonuses, principals’ jobs and school reputations can all hinge on whether... […]
Fines possible in Valley water contamination
Motorola could be on the hook
Mexican politicians say migrants returning because of AZ law
Politicians from the Mexican state bordering Arizona say they are receiving reports of migrants who are “self-deporting” and landing in border communities because of Arizona’s employer sanctions law. The full... […]
Lawmaker seeks tough penalty for lobbyists who lie
At least two measures target the AZ lobbyist community
Bill would require loan officers to be licensed
Sen. Jay Tibshraeny, R-Chandler, is following up on his successful mortgage fraud legislation passed last year with another bill aimed at protecting Arizona homebuyers by requiring all loan originators to... […]
Napolitano is right: More conservation efforts needed
Arizona’s land, air, water and the quality of life for this and future generations of Arizona were clearly on Gov. Janet Napolitano’s mind as she delivered the State of the... […]
Chasing Mirages
Anyone who has spent any time in Arizona is familiar with a mirage. One of its characteristics is that the closer you move toward it, the farther it moves away... […]
Governor wants to shift inmates to save money
Gov. Janet Napolitano plans to rely on shifting some inmates from state prisons to county jails, new revenue from highway photo radar tickets and borrowing to build new schools to... […]
School leaders: ELL model will cost Arizona $358 million
Implementation to begin in fall 2008
Dem plan targets tax cuts, sets up clash with Republicans
Ideology over government size will complicate budget battle
35,519 new voters eligible for Feb. 5 presidential primary
More newbies choose Dems over GOP
