Recent Articles from Yellow Sheet Report
New name emerges in McCain replacement speculation
Several sources told our reporter that Karrin Taylor Robson is rumored to be a leading contender for appointment to McCain’s seat. To read more on this item plus all the... […]
See you all next January
Lawmakers adjourned sine die at 12:26 a.m. today following a grueling marathon session that left two of the governor’s biggest policy proposals – water reform and Ducey’s school safety plan – unfulfilled.... […]
ADOA wants to put out the ‘now hiring’ sign
The Dept of Administration is defending the ouster of former state procurement chief Ashoke Seth and urging the state Personnel Board to reject his request to temporarily block the agency... […]
Back to work, but with what to show for it?
Arizona Education Assn President Joe Thomas fielded criticism from some demonstrators this morning at the Capitol after it was announced yesterday that the teachers strike would end on Thursday. To... […]
It was a short break from the campaign trail
Two weeks after dropping out of the race for state treasurer, Forese has decided to seek re-election to the Corp Comm. To read more on this item plus all the... […]
Not all teacher pay raises are created equal
New details on Ducey’s teacher pay raise proposal were made available today, including how the Ninth Floor plans to guarantee raises in future years, and how school districts will have... […]
Leaders say they have a deal
Ducey, Mesnard and Yarbrough this afternoon announced that they have reached a deal on the governor’s proposal for a 20-percent pay hike for teachers, but they won’t say how they’re... […]
Can policymakers afford a prolonged teacher strike?
The tens of thousands of #RedforEd protesters who descended on the Capitol today said they’ll be back tomorrow. But whether the statewide strike persists into next week is up in... […]
A win is a win is a win, but…
Lesko is heading to Congress, but with only 5 points separating her from Hiral Tipirneni in last night’s CD8 special election, Democrats are declaring a victory of their own. To... […]
In another universe, a Republican proposes a tax hike
In a letter to Ducey, Democratic leaders said they oppose a sales tax hike to fund the governor’s proposed 9 percent teacher pay increase in FY19 (and another five percent... […]
Not exactly a budding bromance
Ducey and Mesnard met yesterday morning in the governor’s office, and all indications point to a “positive” conversation between the two leaders, one source said. To read more on this... […]
Will Ducey get his plan passed before the strike starts?
Ducey ratcheted up the pressure on lawmakers this afternoon with vetoes of 10 bills, with identical veto letters for each urging the Legislature to pass his teacher pay raise plan.... […]