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Arizona public records aren’t so public
More than a month ago, 19 Arizona agencies were given simple public record requests seeking data on the numbers of those requests those agencies received in 2015 and 2016. Less than half responded.
FEC: Arizonans gave $1.5 million toward Trump’s inaugural
Arizona residents donated $1.5 million toward President Donald Trump’s record-breaking inauguration fund, dwarfing the $26,000 that Arizonans gave to the last inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Rep. Paul Mosley on lawmaker cousins and repealing compulsory education
Freshman Republican Rep. Paul Mosley of Lake Havasu City has a big family. Besides his wife and large crop of children, he says he is related to everyone in the Legislature.
State awards first loan guarantees to charter schools, but legal questions persist
The state has awarded the first two loan guarantees to privately owned charter schools in a program that has raised questions about its legality.
Bill protecting student journalists from censorship clears key hurdle
A bid to guarantee First Amendment rights to student journalists cleared a critical hurdle on April 27 despite claims by some lawmakers that students aren’t responsible enough to handle them.
Douglas calling for tax increase for teacher pay raises
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas is advocating for a permanent extension and expansion of Proposition 301, a sales tax to fund public education that expires after 2020.
Saying new law can act as a ‘teacher,’ Ducey signs texting ban on teenage drivers
Saying sometimes parental admonitions are not always enough, Gov. Doug Ducey this morning signed legislation to make it illegal for the state’s newest drivers to use their cell phones behind the wheel.
Schools can’t ban sunscreen under new Arizona law
Arizona schools can't require students to have a note from a parent to use and possess sunscreen under legislation signed by Gov. Doug Ducey.
Ex-US Rep. Rick Renzi of Arizona loses yet another appeal
A federal appeals court has denied the latest request from former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi for a new trial on corruption charges.
Rush to hire border agents raises concerns about unqualified officers
A Trump administration plan to hire thousands of border and immigration officers has advocates concerned about a possible repeat of the last hiring binge, which they said was followed by an increase in corruption and misconduct cases.
Ducey signals signing teacher certification legislation
Gov. Doug Ducey is defending controversial legislation he sought - and is expected to sign -which would allow more people without formal teacher training to lead a public school classroom.
Maricopa County leaders pick new Arizona House member
The Arizona House has a new Republican lawmaker after the Maricopa County Supervisors chose from three nominees to replace Peoria Rep. Phil Lovas.
