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Ducey’s $10.1B spending plan proposes $250M increase for K-12
Gov. Doug Ducey wants the state to add about $250 million in new spending to K-12 education, financed by new cuts and transfers among agencies and rehiring tax auditors who he previously laid off.
Legislature first in nation with captioning service for deaf, hard of hearing
People who are deaf or hard of hearing can now watch Arizona legislative hearings live through looping technology and access a live captioning service.
Arpaio announces run for U.S. Senate
While Arpaio had hinted at a run for months, many political insiders doubted his interest in actually running for the seat currently held by Sen. Jeff Flake, who announced last year that he wouldn’t run again.
Arizona-Mexico work to improve rapport while nations collide
Gov. Doug Ducey sees Arizona’s position as a border state as a benefit, not a liability, and his perspective is largely informed by economic realities.
AG: No criminal charges for Gowan administration doctoring public records
Because the records were obtained, albeit at a much later date and by a different administration, there was no way to criminally prosecute the person responsible for altering the records and not promptly turning over documents used in a database’s creation.
State officials ask 158 schools to address lead in water fixtures
It’s unclear how many students were affected by the high levels, but 158 schools needed to take some type of action to correct the lead issue, according to the School Facilities Board.
Gilbert Davidson: From potholes and loose dogs to conducting beautiful music
Gilbert Davidson, the new chief operating officer for Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration, still hasn’t decorated his office on the Ninth Floor, but he has already challenged state agencies to find ways to cut money from their budgets.
Water quality app can make a ‘citizen scientist’ of any Arizonan
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality wants people who are out enjoying the outdoors to contribute to the study of the state’s streams, washes, rivers and lakes through a new app.
Teacher shortage hits state’s schools for deaf and blind too
The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind have continually struggled to recruit and retain teachers who know their subject matter and are certified to teach students who are blind or deaf.
Dueling attorneys exchange threats in GOP treasurer campaign spat
The race to be Arizona’s next treasurer hasn’t really begun yet, but a candidate and potential candidate are already butting heads and getting lawyers involved.
Christina Corieri: Childhood musical sparks life of public policy
Christina Corieri, a senior policy adviser to Gov. Doug Ducey, found her passion for politics after her parents made her watch “1776,” a musical about the Declaration of Independence.
Getting driver’s license puts Arizonans into ‘perpetual criminal lineup’
If you have a driver’s license in Arizona, your face now lives in a government database that uses facial recognition technology to see if you’re really who you say you are, or if you’re stealing someone else’s identity.
