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State of education — Learning plans, international studies, higher teacher pay needed
Rapid, technological changes in the world are necessitating urgent and dramatic improvements in the ways we educate Arizona’s children. These changes require that we have the courage and willingness to... […]
Will higher pay ‘doom’ disabled≠
Bill exempting some from new minimum wage advances
Grace Court set to reopen in March
School built in 1911 saved from wrecking ball; now it will house offices
Republican ‘brand’ — Deep GOP split as party picks Pullen for chairman
What is left of Matt Salmon’s staff at Arizona Republican Party headquarters will be gone in two weeks. Randy Pullen, who was elected state Republican chairman Jan. 27 in a... […]
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords — ‘Immigration is a top priority for the district’
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is well on her way to making her mark in the annals of Arizona history. She is only the third woman elected to Congress from Arizona —... […]
GOP: Give Guard bigger role at border
Steve Gallardo, House minority whip (left), and Rep. Warde Nichols, R-21, take opposing sides on Nichols-sponsored bills defining the National Guards’ role on the border. Photo by Bill Coates Gov.... […]
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Education • Robert Denhardt was named director and Lincoln Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Arizona State University’s School of Public Affairs as Regents’ Professor. The distinction is reserved for... […]
Capitol Quotes, Feb. 1 2007
Capitol quotes “The morale of the National Guard is in the pits right now. They operate under the acronym FEAR, which is forget everything and run. That is commonly known... […]
Panel OKs minimum wage exemption for disabled
Eva Hamant of Tempe speaks out against a bill that would exempt the developmentally disabled from a new state minimum-wage law. She asks her daughter Becky, 23, to hand a... […]
Jan Brewer's son dies
John Brewer, son of Secretary of State Jan Brewer, has died at age 38. Deputy Secretary of State Kevin Tyne said Brewer has been out of the state over the... […]
Gen. Rataczak tells lawmakers: Guard acted properly
Maj. Gen. David Rataczak addresses members of the homeland security committee Monday. Photo by Bill Coates Armed men who prompted four Tennessee National Guard members to pull back from an... […]
Senate passes bill making it harder to sue ER personnel
Sen. Carolyn Allen is sponsor of S1032. A similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Janet Napolitano last year. Photo by Bill Coates The Senate today passed a bill aimed at... […]
