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School activist: ‘Traditional education is gone’
School choice proponents contend that the pandemic has exposed flaws in the state’s existing education system and opened the door for creative solutions as students return to the physical classroom.
House Republicans kill attempt to expand insurance program for children
The House voted along party lines Thursday to defeat a Democratic attempt to expand KidsCare eligibility by amending a bill funding the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
Ducey endures year of slings, arrows for Covid handling
To his harshest critics, Gov. Doug Ducey’s efforts largely failed, and many directly blame him for the deaths of more than 16,000 Arizonans. To his loyal supporters, he’s getting results. Arizona’s economy is one of the strongest in the nation and the vaccine rollout has already inoculated at least 20% of the state’s population.
Dems claim bill gives churches immunity from lawsuits
It's promoted as a measure to ensure that no future governor shuts down religious services during an emergency, but some legislators worry that the actual wording of the legislation would potentially immunize churches from lawsuits over child abuse.
Pandemic can’t stop kids from reading better, being better
What began last March as the shutting of thousands of doors at schools across the state ended up being the beginning of new doors opening for Read Better Be Better and its partner schools because of their collaborative efforts.
Now in Arizona: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds
A true testament to the grit and resilience of our community, Arizona has managed to move from a time of hopelessness and uncertainty to becoming a role model of strength and unity. While we need to stay vigilant and still have a long road ahead, standing shoulder to shoulder against an enemy we cannot even see will lead us to victory. This is genuine, authentic love in action, and it changes us a[...]
Jobless benefits bill puts Ducey in political pickle
With state lawmakers angling to increase the unemployment cap for the first time since 2004, Gov. Doug Ducey will likely face a political quandary.
Ducey skips CPAC, Trump, focuses on AZ
As Republicans across the state and country face a party identity crisis about moving on from former President Donald Trump or to keep embracing him and his ideals, Gov. Doug Ducey has seemingly separated himself from the drama.
Ducey swings open school doors
Declaring it's safe, Gov. Doug Ducey is ordering all schools to return to in-person and teacher-led instruction.
Ducey first in his age group’s line for Covid vaccine
Getting a leg up on everyone else in his age group, Gov. Doug Ducey got his first dose of the Covid vaccine on Tuesday morning. But his press aide insists... […]
Ethics panel dismisses complaint against Rogers
A Senate panel voted along party lines Tuesday to dismiss an ethics complaint against a freshman Republican senator accused of mistreating her former assistant.
Up next for Covid vaccine: 55 and older
Citing medical risks for older adults, state health officials are now making Covid vaccines available for adults at least 55 years old.
