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Educational irony: Douglas to administer $2B in federal grants, though opposed to fed role in education
Superintendent of Public Instruction-elect Diane Douglas has expressed her disdain for the federal government’s hand in education, but she’ll be in charge of administering close to $2 billion in federal... […]
Democratic National Committee visits Phoenix
Friction between the Obama administration and Arizona Republican lawmakers won't influence whether Phoenix gets picked as the site of the party's 2016 national convention, a top Democratic National Committee official said.
EPA guidelines are a calamity in the making
For months, we heard the resounding warnings about how new Environmental Protection Agency regulations aimed at power generation could affect Arizona consumers and businesses. Now that the agency’s proposal has officially been released, it is clear that these warnings were not in vain, for the guidelines EPA put forth will leave our state and our country on the brink of economic calamity.
Court clears way for “dreamers” driver’s licenses, says Arizona policy motivated by animosity
Calling the state policy motivated by animosity, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ordered that "dreamers'' who the federal government allow to work in this country also be issued Arizona driver's licenses, at least for the time being.
Brewer, feds cut deal on SB1070’s ‘papers please’ provision
The Obama administration officially dropped its challenge Monday to the controversial “papers, please” provision of SB1070.
Federal carbon-cutting plan has big implications for Arizona
Arizona already boasts of an aggressive renewable energy system and has one of the country’s most stringent energy efficiency programs. Nevertheless, that didn’t stop the Obama administration from dropping a bombshell on the state.
SB1062 drew attention to Arizona and set the tone for the 2014 session
SB1062 forced the Arizona business community to push back against Republicans in the Legislature and take a more active role in opposing legislation many viewed as bad for business and Arizona’s image. And while maintaining the bill was mischaracterized following the outcry over the intent, some Republican leaders were wary to take on other headline-grabbing controversial measures this year.
Committee OKs border cameras, but no money to pay for them
A Senate panel voted March 25 to set up a “virtual fence’’ along the U.S.-Mexico border — but provided absolutely no cash to do that.
Brewer to set goals in State of the State address
Gov. Jan Brewer will lay out her Legislative goals for the coming year on Monday when she delivers what is likely her final State of the State address.
Arizona to grant driver’s licenses to some in country illegally
State officials are going to grant driver's licenses to some people not in the country legally even as Arizona continues to deny the same privilege to "dreamers."
US education officials: Arizona an at-risk state
The U.S. Department of Education says Arizona is a high-risk state for failing to meet various Elementary and Secondary Education Act flexibility requirements.
Arizona lawmakers give cool reception to deal on Iran’s nuclear program
Several Arizona lawmakers have weighed in on the Obama administration’s weekend announcement of an agreement intended to limit Iran’s nuclear program – and most are not pleased.
