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APS employee drafted anti-solar letter signed by AZ congressmen
Rooftop solar companies are using deceptive marketing to push risky leases on consumers, and federal regulators need to step in. That was the message sent by six Arizona congressmen in letters to the Federal Trade Commission and the recently created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But one of those letters was originally drafted by an employee of Arizona Public Service, the state’s largest [...]
You say ‘and,’ I say ‘or’ – Billions in school funding could hinge on two words
In his State of the State address, Gov. Doug Ducey pleaded with lawmakers to settle with schools and resolve the K-12 inflation funding lawsuit, whose outcome could plunge Arizona’s budget deeper into a fiscal abyss.
Fast-tracked Civics Test bill reaches Gov. Ducey’s desk
The Arizona Legislature approved the first bill of the legislative session today, sending to Gov. Doug Ducey a measure that would require high school students to pass a civics test in order to graduate.
High-profile donors, familiar names dominate 2014 campaign contributions
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and wrestling magnate Linda McMahon might make a funny trio for the setup of a joke, but what they actually have in common is their outsized funding of Arizona’s 2014 campaign season.
Proposed resolution would weaken Voter Protection Act
A proposal to change Arizona’s Voter Protection Act would make it easier for lawmakers to repeal or alter laws approved by a popular vote of the people.
Judge backs off settlement order in school inflation case
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge on Wednesday put a lawsuit over inflation adjustments for public schools on hold and suggested the parties try to settle.
Candidates could keep addresses secret under Townsend proposal
A GOP lawmaker wants to allow candidates to keep their home addresses secret, an effort that could make it more difficult to verify that an elected official or candidate for office lives in the district they claim to represent.
Ducey proposes K-12 changes, regulator reduction, hiring freeze in State of the State
In his first State of the State address, newly inaugurated Gov. Doug Ducey urged lawmakers to “think big,” starting with the economy and Arizona’s K-12 education system.
Legislature to fast-track civics test legislation
The Arizona House of Representatives is fast-tracking a bill to create a new high-stakes civics test that high school students would be required to pass before they could graduate.
Business leaders applaud Ducey speech, progressive groups see holes
Gov. Doug Ducey outlined a business-friendly agenda during his State of the State address Monday, keeping in line with previous promises to not add taxes and to reduce regulation.
Lawmaker files bill to prevent children from being used as guinea pigs
Rep. Kelly Townsend is going to bat for two sisters who, according to social media advocates, have been taken from their mother by the state and allowed to become medical guinea pigs.
Panel to consider settlement of school inflation money case
Attorneys in a nearly $2 billion lawsuit over inflation funding for public schools are to meet Monday with a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals to discuss settling the case.
