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The Breakdown: Session is coming
We’re just one week away from opening day, and already we’re off to an interesting start.
Diego Rodriguez: Here from where he didn’t want to be
Diego Rodriguez is trying to improve his work-life balance – so he ran for the state Legislature.
Bills to restrict teachers reawakens Red for Ed movement
A handful of bills introduced ahead of the 2019 legislative session are already stirring up tensions in the education community, leaving some to wonder if the Capitol will again be awash in red.
Proposal would require charter schools to follow open meetings laws
Rep. Kelly Townsend is taking a first stab at charter school reform with a bill to make charter schools comply with state open meetings law.
The Breakdown: The awards show no one asked for
2018 has been an exciting year from the start. As it comes to a close we’re looking back on some of the standout moments.
Townsend introduces Red for Ed retaliation bill
The Red for Ed movement that brought thousands of striking teachers to the Capitol this year could leave an unintended mark on state statute.
Republican lawmaker takes aim at public schools
Rep. Kelly Townsend wants school district employees and board members investigated at the whim of any legislator who questions the legality of their policies.
Walt Blackman: A graduate of ‘Real World U’
Walt Blackman could hardly believe that he was the first black Republican elected to the state Legislature. It’s true, though – the folks at the House checked it out for him.
Rep. Cook arrested on suspicion of DUI, flashes House ID
Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of extreme drunken driving.
Report: Rep. Cook arrested on suspicion of DUI
Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, was reportedly arrested last night for suspected DUI.
Douglas unrepentant as her ‘Camelot period’ ends
Diane Douglas may be out, but she’s not down.
Legislator proposes law to ban politics from classroom
Rep. Mark Finchem wants the State Board of Education to craft an educator code of ethics explicitly prohibiting politicking in the classroom - an activity already banned under state law.
