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Judge orders review of Stump’s text messages
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has taken the first steps in what should result in the public finally getting a look at text messages Bob Stump sent and received during last year's election.
Reagan will get to make redistricting case to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court granted Secretary of State Michele Reagan’s request to participate in the upcoming oral arguments in a challenge to Arizona’s legislative districts.
Another blow for Democrats: State Sen. Carlyle Begay switches parties
Democratic Sen. Carlyle Begay is now a Republican. The Ganado lawmaker announced Monday morning his switch to the Republican Party, a move he said is an extension of his independent streak at the Arizona Capitol. But Democrats categorized the move as no surprise for a lawmaker who often bucked his party to vote in favor of Republican-led bills.
Despite concerns, firings haven’t increased since 2012 personnel reform
A massive personnel reform package pushed through the Legislature by Brewer in 2012 dramatically shifted the balance of power between the state and its employees. The law made most new employees at-large, or “uncovered,” and required covered employees to give up their merit protection in order to receive promotions or raises. Covered employees were offered bonuses to entice them to switch to u[...]
Stonewalled: Legislature redacts, delays and denies access to messages
Four months ago, the Arizona Capitol Times set out to learn how much of the state’s business is being conducted on smartphones, via newer technologies like text messages, social media chats and third-party messenger applications. But getting access to those messages, which most experts and public officials agree are covered under the state public records laws, can be extremely difficult.
Charter school opposition raises concerns about school funding vote
Education leaders sounded a warning Wednesday about difficulties ahead in passing a ballot measure to settle a school funding lawsuit, and the consequences of failing.
Arizona projected to lead U.S. in future job growth
Forbes Magazine has named Arizona the best state for future job growth, but one local economic expert said the distinction comes with some caveats.
‘Revenge porn’ law fix is first 2016 bill
Arizona lawmakers next year will again consider a bill designed to outlaw “revenge porn” after legislation fell just short of passage in April. Arizona lawmakers next year will again consider a bill designed to outlaw “revenge porn” after legislation fell just short of passage in April.
Ducey vs DeWit: The legal faceoff on school funding
Since Gov. Doug Ducey unveiled his plan to fund K-12 schools through increased payments from the state’s land trust, state Treasurer Jeff DeWit has warned that the proposal could find its ultimate downfall in court.
After Paris attacks, Ducey calls for halt to refugee settlement
Gov. Doug Ducey has called for an “immediate halt” to the federal government’s settlement of all refugees in Arizona, joining a host of Republican governors who have in some way sought to reject new Syrian refugees in the wake of last week’s devastating terrorist attack in Paris.
New state education standards likely to look a lot like Common Core
The final product in the quest to come up with an Arizona-brand of K-12 learning standards will probably closely resemble Common Core.
Lobbying records only disclose recipient for $1 out of every $8 spent
Less than 14 percent of the roughly $333,000 spent to lobby Arizona lawmakers in the first half of 2015 identified who the money was spent on, continuing a trend of scant disclosure going back years.
