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Rick Miller: Four miracles – someone get the Vatican on the phone
Rick Miller is preparing his application for sainthood. He says that with a smile and a laugh, and because the founder of Kids at Hope says everything with a smile and a laugh, it’s almost hard to tell that he’s joking.
Teachers say low pay ends careers in Arizona, leaves some at crossroads
Arizona teachers have not been quiet about their reasons for abandoning the profession and even the state: high stress, low morale and low pay. Yet the state’s response has not been enough to end the ongoing crisis, a new report from a Washington D.C.-based think tank concludes.
Bill would curb secret settlements in sexual harassment cases
A first-term state lawmaker wants to curb the ability of those accused of sexual harassment or rape to buy silence from their victims.
Committee gives OK in first step to create new dental profession
A bid to license dental therapists in Arizona survived the sunrise process November 29, paving the way for legislation to be introduced to the full Legislature.
DeWit to stay treasurer as U.S. Senate confirmation unfolds
Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWit ended speculation about a potential U.S. Senate run by accepting a job with the Trump administration in Washington, D.C.
Group seeking ‘dark money’ ban tries to ride wave of momentum
Outlaw Dirty Money, a campaign led by former attorney general Terry Goddard, wants to let Arizonans vote on a constitutional amendment to ban “dark money,” the term given to campaign dollars spent by groups who don’t disclose the source of their money.
Arizona school funding still lagging, report shows
The study by the Washington, D.C.-based nonpartisan research institute showed that even with an infusion of money since Gov. Doug Ducey took office in 2016, the state's per-pupil spending is well below its 2008 funding levels when adjusted for inflation.
Yee announces candidacy for GOP nomination for treasurer
The 43-year-old Phoenix Republican has announced her candidacy for the office now held by fellow Republican Jeff DeWit, who is not running for re-election.
Mesnard approves funding for legal expenses for lawmakers involved in sexual harassment inquiry
Four Arizona state representatives swept up in a sexual harassment investigation at the Capitol may hire attorneys paid for with public monies to represent them in the inquiry.
Bill to deregulate hair styling introduced
The way Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita figures it, no one ever died from a bad hair style or blow dry -- at least not literally.
New leader named for public interest law firm
A new executive director has been named to lead a nonprofit public interest law firm best known for suing the state and other government entities for failing to follow the law.
Proposed law would allow motorcyclists to pass between cars
Arizona could follow in California’s footsteps by drafting rules to allow motorcyclists to pass between two vehicles in adjacent lanes.
