Report: Half Of Schools With Low Income Students Show Academic Progress
The Arizona Department of Education has released a report that says 112 of the 226 schools in the state that receive Title I federal aid had test scores that showed […]
People With Disabilities Vote, Too
I have noticed that the Democratic presidential candidates are wooing the previously neglected 38 to 48 million Latino voters. I encourage both parties to take note of another sleeping-giant in […]
2nd Libertarian Agrees To $15,000 Clean Elections Fine
Clevenger To Pay Penalty In Failed Bid For District 17 House Seat
Lawmakers Asked To Revisit Tapping Comp Fund For $50 Million
Governor Napolitano wants legislators to pass a bill during the upcoming Oct. 20 special session that would make $50 million available from the State Compensation Fund and help pay for […]
Light Rail For Phoenix Is A Bad Investment
A big selling point for the proponents of light rail transit is the prospect of capturing federal aid for the community. Getting this “free” money is purported to be a […]
Remedies for the Nursing Shortage Include Higher Pay, Collective Bargaining, Better Whistle-Blower Protection
Coverage of the nursing shortage in the Sept. 12 issue of Arizona Capitol Times was much needed and touched on many key issues. The article, however, did miss important perspectives […]
Judge Rejects Right-To-Life Suit Challenging Campaign Reporting Laws
A U.S. District Court judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking to void portions of state election law that the plaintiff contends has illegally stifled free speech. Judge Mary H. […]
Napolitano Appoints Own Press Secretary To Corporation Commission
Kristin Mayes, who will become the fifth woman to serve on the Arizona Corporation Commission, says she will be an “unflinching” advocate for consumers when she replaces Jim Irvin, who […]
Audit: Commerce Programs Can Be Shifted To Other Agencies
Department Also Faces Fall Sunset Hearings
Declaration Of IndependenceDisplayed At Capitol
Declaration Of IndependenceDisplayed At Capitol People here will have the opportunity starting Oct. 4 to witness history firsthand. One of 25 remaining original copies of the Declaration of Independence will […]