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Chander-Based Group Seeks Recall Of Sen. Huppenthal
A Chandler-based citizens group has filed an application for a recall petition against Republican Sen. John Huppenthal, saying he “is out of touch” with his constituents. Len Gutman of “Recall […]
Budget Frenzy: Will Governor Use Her Veto?
The harried process toward approval of a new $8 billion-plus budget could be called a legislative version of “March Madness.” The rush to bring the budget to a vote near […]
Vouchers: Simply Bad Policy
As a parent, educator and a voter, I do not support private school vouchers. As proposed in H2625 and S1506, they are just questionable public policy. Private schools do not […]
We Need To Remove Religion From Politics
I am a 78-year-old veteran with 27 years of active duty. I am an independent voter but my attitude and value systems are mostly attuned to the Democratic ideology. I […]
Private School Vouchers Undermine Public Education
As a public school teacher, I am very aware of the underfunding in education and am deeply concerned about the proposed H2625 and S1506 regarding private school vouchers. Private schools […]
Bill Advances Blocking Illegal Immigrant Access To Education Programs
Legislation that bans illegal immigrants from family literacy programs, adult education and higher education has won preliminary approval in the House, where opponents say H2030 increases the scope of last […]
Compromise Gives Senate A Say Over Judicial Appointments
Efforts by conservatives to give state lawmakers the ability to veto some gubernatorial judicial appointments picked up steam with a new compromise endorsed by groups representing judges. A proposed state […]
NCSL Report: States To Get Stuck With Bigger Federal Tab
The federal government will force states to pick up an extra $30 billion in expenses in fiscal 2006, mostly for education programs that Congress passed without providing enough resources to […]
‘Golden Rule’ License Plates OK’d By House
Democrats Call Tags ‘State-Sponsored Speech’
Vouchers Don’t Help Students Achieve
Research demonstrates that vouchers have failed to improve student achievement significantly or consistently for students who have left public schools. Private schools don’t come under the same scrutiny and accountability […]
