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Suit challenges school vouchers as unconstitutional
A lawsuit filed Nov. 14 on behalf of individual Arizonans and two national groups is challenging a pair of private school voucher programs approved by the Legislature, saying they unconstitutionally... […]
Horne proposes funding hike for charter schools – Union leader objects
Arizona’s schools chief is going to ask the Legislature for an almost $80 million increase for charter schools next year, a move he says will equalize the per-student funding charter... […]
Observer: Voter fatigue sinks Props. 106 & 105
Voters buried two statewide measures designed to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of state trust land. Props. 106 and 105 were offered as amendments to the Arizona Constitution. Prop.... […]
Lopes retained as House Dem leader; Brown, Gallardo also win caucus posts
With their numbers bolstered after the election earlier this month, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Nov. 9 to retain Phil Lopes as caucus leader. He says the caucus... […]
Heritage Fund grant applications must be in by month
The deadline looms for applicants seeking Heritage Fund grants for projects that tie into wildlife habitat and environmental education. Grants are awarded by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications must... […]
School construction costs soar, 60% increase sought
Surging enrollment growth in numerous school districts around the state — but especially in the Phoenix area — could add up to an increase of nearly $150 million in how... […]
Losing our way on food security
As is custom, there is a fair amount of reflection following hotly contested elections. While I do want to look forward, an additional 500 words or so analysis from my... […]
Republicans win when sticking to principles
The mainstream media attributes the Nov. 7 victory by Democrats and special interests to President Bush’s poor poll numbers. But the real culprits are the candidates themselves and their failure... […]
The first Clean Elections go-around
Page two of the Oct. 1, 1999, issue of the Arizona Capitol Times reported on the first candidate to seek and get approved for public funding under the then-new Clean... […]
Bee fires 4 top Senate aides, says their longevity was a detriment
Tim Bee Incoming Senate President Tim Bee terminated the employment of the chamber’s top four administrators earlier this week. Those who will be leaving in a few days will be... […]
What happens when you run afoul of the rules
A look at 3 cases that resulted in big fines, including 1 candidate who fled rather than pay up
Green Party hopes to land candidates on the 2008 ballot
Independent candidate sues 2 counties for access to voter registration lists
