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Recent Articles from Caitlin Coakley Beckner
Dem Party chair yet to make good on recall threats
Despite a vow to do so, the head of the Arizona Democratic Party has not filed recall petitions against four senators who voted to remove the chairwoman of the state’s redistricting committee.
Mesa, Chandler mayors announce support for Salmon
The mayor of the third-largest city in Arizona has thrown his support behind congressional candidate Matt Salmon, a potential game-changing blow in the district’s race.
New $50M statewide education data system faces uphill battle
The state is searching for nearly $50 million to implement an interconnected school data system that officials and lawmakers say is vital to measuring student achievement and teacher performance at all levels throughout the state. And the clock is ticking.
Message to lawmakers – education system is economic engine
Call it a sign of the times. It used to be that education advocates could play up the morality angle — that education needed strong financial support because, well, it was the right thing to do. But now, they are taking a new, pragmatic approach.
ACA to award deal-closing cash for Tempe company’s expansion
After being in place for four months, the Arizona Commerce Authority Oct. 24 announced its first award from its $25 million deal-closing fund.
Heinz calls for Legislature to restore AHCCCS funding
Rep. Matt Heinz said he sees more and more patients who are unable to afford treatment for their catastrophic health conditions. He called for the Legislature to restore funding to the Medical Expense Deduction program.
Adams announces $110k Q3 fundraising
Former House Speaker Kirk Adams raised $110,780 in the third quarter of this year, nearly $50,000 less than his primary opponent Matt Salmon.
Tobin pledges to raise money for redistricting lawsuit
Critics of the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission who are eying a lawsuit have a strong supporter: House Speaker Andy Tobin.
New law could further weaken reeling adoption prospects
Combining high unemployment rates, a lack of job security and home foreclosures, potential parents are reconsidering adopting or fostering. And some advocacy groups are worried that a new Arizona law will make it even more difficult for children to find homes.
Salmon announces $158,000 Q3 fundraising
Former Congressman Matt Salmon today announced he raised $158,136 in the third quarter of 2011, bringing his total fundraising to $330,424 since announcing his bid to return to Congress.
Education advocates push for improved statewide database
Even as initiatives to increase school accountability go into effect, Arizona lacks effective database for tracking teacher performance and student achievement. And education officials say the state has a long way to go before it can even manage data in a meaningful way.
Rocky start for Commerce Authority has fiscal hawks looking to rein in power
Outraged by what they see as exorbitant spending and questions of transparency, some lawmakers are considering taking back some of the power they gave the Arizona Commerce Authority last session.
