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Schools Chief Defends Setting Minimum Test Scores To Qualify For Bilingual Waiver (837)
The letter that appeared in your Aug. 8 issue, “A.G. Rulings Boost Bilingual Education” was entirely erroneous. The controversial part of the bilingual guidelines that I issued was the part […]
Some Numbers: Job Creation, Average Salary
Statewide: FY2003, three-year job creation 14,021 with an average annual salary of $40,420 and capital investment of $568,655,000. Rural: Three-year job creation in the rural area of 1,802 jobs with […]
JCCR Gives Tentative Approval For 32 School Projects
The Joint Committee on Capitol Review has given tentative approval to a School Facilities Board plan for building 32 facilities in 23 school districts during the next year. The approval […]
Goddard Says Swap With Compensation Fund Is Legal
The Legislature is acting within its constitutional authority to require that the state Compensation Fund transfer $50 million to the state general fund in exchange for state-owned real estate, Attorney […]
Task Force Focuses On Keeping Forests Healthy, Avoiding Costly Fires
Lawmakers Seek Advice From Ranchers, Scientists And Tribes
News File for The Week of August 11
Sen. Linda Binder, R-Dist. 3, and Rep. Bill Wagner, R-Dist. 3, were honored Aug. 4 by Canyonlands Community Health Care in Page for their support of local health centers during […]
Gay Rights Suits Against Governor, State Move Forward
Arizona appellate courts announced procedural decisions on special action petitions against the governor and the state over gay rights issues. The state Supreme Court said that on Oct. 28 it […]
Arboretum Web Site Wins Governor’s Award For Marketing
A student project has turned into an award-winning redesign of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum Web site. Student members of the University of Advancing Technology Web Club recently received the Governor’s […]
Legislature’s Reduction Of School Building Fund Is Legal, Court Rules
The Legislature’s decision to reduce the amount of money spent to repair and maintain public school buildings is legal, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled. The 3-0 decision, released […]
Will The Silver State’s Tarnish Corrode Arizona’s Constitution≠
Court Must Focus On Whether Governor Crossed The Line From Executive To Appropriator
