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Don’t let K-12 education get caught in budget crossfire
Our governor and our Legislature seem to be headed to a showdown at the O.K. Corral next Tuesday (June 30) over the budget. Hopefully, Arizona's K-12 students won't get caught in the crossfire. Continued cuts to education will only dim prospects for Arizona's future leaders and all of today's children who will contribute to our state's economy.
Senate moves affirmative-action ban to 2010 ballot
Next year, Arizona voters will be asked to determine whether to ban government use of preferential treatment based on race and gender when it comes to employment, education and contracting.
Bill would allow religious expression in public schools
Public school students may wear clothes or jewelry that express a religious message at school without fear of censure under legislation that senators preliminarily approved following a brief debate June 17.
Malpractice bill absent from Senate’s health committee hearing
The Senate Healthcare and Medial Liability Reform Committee met June 10 to consider bills for the first time since the start of the legislative session almost five months ago.
Senate OKs continuation, expansion of STO-tax credit program
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation June 9 to expand the corporate income tax credit and allow insurance companies to donate to school tuition organizations (STOs).
Bill aims to include insurance firms in corporate tax credit program, repeal sunset
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation June 9 to expand the corporate income tax credit to include insurance companies.
Brewer concerned lawmakers’ budget could jeopardize stimulus money
Gov. Jan Brewer said the budget package passed by the Legislature may jeopardize federal stimulus money Arizona is receiving for education and health care.
Legislature approves tax credit for disabled and foster kids
The Legislature passed a bill May 27 to create a new scholarship program for disabled children and those in foster care - and, with that action, promptly wrapped up the second special session of the year.
Brewer calls special session to deal with vouchers
Gov. Jan Brewer has called a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to pass legislation that would create a school scholarship program for children in foster homes and children with disabilities, according to a press release sent May 20 by the Governor's Office.
Lawmakers press for a special session on voucher issue
Some lawmakers and school-choice advocates are making a strong push for Gov. Jan Brewer to call a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to resurrect a school-voucher program that was deemed unconstitutional by the state's highest court.
Schools chief race – Challengers make AIMS the issue
For the state’s schools chief, the reason voters need to return him to office is as simple as — and entwined with — the reason Arizona needs a high-stakes graduation... […]
Contractors group builds its own high school to train students
The real estate market may have slowed a bit, but contractors still need skilled workers to build houses. However, those workers are in short supply, says David Jones, president and... […]
