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Dem opposition only unifying Republicans
Several Dem sources have told our reporter that minority members are solidifying their opposition to the plan, and that House Dems, in particular, are attempting to use the threat of […]
The House of transparency
Republicans held their first “closed caucus” today, a move that was made possible by their changes to House rules earlier this year. Lawmakers in 1982 exempted themselves from the public meeting […]
Dissecting the inflation triggers
The deal to settle the K-12 inflation lawsuit gives legislators flexibility to manage the funding for schools during steep economic downturns or when the economy isn’t producing as much revenues. […]
Leave it to me
Clean Elections Commission Executive Director Tom Collins is proposing some minor revisions to the commission’s contentious rule change that would clarify the statutory definition of “political committee,” which is expected to go up for a final vote at the Oct. 29 commission meeting.
Just don’t do a duck-faced selfie
Stump and Republic columnist Laurie Roberts are publicly feuding, with Roberts penning multiple columns over the past 48 hours aimed at Stump and the commissioner countering in pointed Facebook posts.
Ducey ‘confident’ about special session
The governor today expressed optimism that he and legislative leadership would agree on the parameters of a special session, though he was tight-lipped about exactly what he expected to be part of the special session call and what has been holding up the negotiations.
With Gov back, special session push to intensify?
With Gov back, special session push to intensify?
So, did he write it during lunch break?
It seems that the email from former Senate President Russell Pearce on education funding and policy was not an isolated occurrence, and the conservative firebrand has been using his Maricopa County government email address regularly to advocate for policy changes.
Pearce uses county email to lobby against K-12 funding
Former Senate President Russell Pearce is lobbying lawmakers to deny additional education funding, and is doing so from his post as manager of the technical services division at the Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office. Using his official county account, Pearce yesterday sent an email at 5:17 pm to lawmakers with the subject line “education opportunities,” warning them that they don’t have e[...]
Livingston: Not without strings attached
Livingston today told our reporter that he concurs with Finchem’s complaints yesterday that the education funding plans proposed thus far are missing accountability measures to ensure the money will actually improve the state’s education system and make sure the additional money doesn’t just go into a black hole. “I think [Finchem] is correct that just throwing more money into education do[...]
