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State fares poorly in federal report on disparities in nation’s schools
Arizona’s public schools do not fare well when it comes to access to experienced and certified teachers or to advanced math and science classes, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Arizona seeks to decrease disparities in health care
As our state and nation confront a rapidly changing U.S. health care system, the University of Arizona is responding to critical challenges in new and impactful ways, including addressing health disparities, improving the health of populations and achieving favorable health outcomes.
School superintendents: An open letter to Arizona
We, the school district leaders in Arizona, are troubled that some of our current elected and appointed state leadership seem unwilling to provide a quality education for all of Arizona’s children.
Advocates vow appeal of latest ruling in fight over Arizona voter law
A federal judge’s order backing Arizona and Kansas laws that require proof of citizenship for voter registration is “not the American way” and must be challenged, opponents said Thursday.
Can’t afford that with Clean Elections money
Jones’ initial TV ad buy actually tops out at roughly $250,000 – not $150,000, as we originally reported – once cable and the Tucson media market are factored in. To... […]
Independent voters’ clout doesn’t match their numbers
The revelation that independents outnumber Republicans in Arizona and are now the state’s largest bloc of registered voters gives a misleading impression about the impact they have on elections here.
Renewable energy tax credit bill aims to attract major manufacturers
Large manufacturers that produce their own renewable energy may soon save some money on their taxes, as long as they are willing to make a major investment.
Legislators drop plans to give child welfare investigators police powers
Lawmakers have tabled language granting investigators with the Office of Child Welfare Investigations police powers in a limited scope.
Optimistic Biggs expects Brewer to accept Senate’s budget package
The Arizona Senate approved a $9.18 billion fiscal 2015 budget Thursday evening, a proposal supported exclusively by Republican lawmakers.
Proposed Phoenix-Tucson high-speed rail routes up for public input
A jeweler based in Tucson, Erik Stewart makes regular drives two hours up Interstate 10 to do business in Phoenix. If a high-speed rail line connected the cities, he said he’d use it.
Move over, Arizona’s craft breweries: Microdistilleries on the rise in state
TEMPE – Arizona Distilling Co. adds a little bit of Arizona to its products. Copper City Bourbon honors a Prohibition-era brewing company in Douglas. Desert Dry Gin incorporates a different set of Five Cs in its flavor profile: coriander, cumin, cinnamon, citrus and cardamom.
Stanton: Increasing exports key to boosting Phoenix economy
Phoenix must become more innovative and increase its exports to become a leader in the global marketplace, Mayor Greg Stanton said Wednesday.
