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Federal grant adding school resource officers in Phoenix
To Laura Packard, Officer Scott Freibaum’s presence at Shea Middle School means she can feel secure about sending her eighth-grade daughter to school.
Bill could expand program for private schools
Arizona legislators will vote on a bill that would expand a state program that allows students to pay for a private education using public funds.
Q&A with Rep. John Kavanagh
Republican Rep. John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills was one of two legislators (along with Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson) to receive the honor of Humane Lawmaker of the Year from the Humane Society this week at its annual rally to encourage lawmakers to enact more animal-friendly legislation.
Pro-Medicaid expansion lawmakers outraising other candidates
Republican legislators facing a backlash from the conservative right for approving the expansion of Medicaid tapped into a vast network of supporters to easily outraise colleagues and opponents last year.
Lawmaker: To curb graffiti, ban sale of spray paint to minors statewide
To Jo Marie McDonald, whose job is to enhance the quality of life in Phoenix, graffiti has become a “forever battle” costing cities across Arizona millions each year.
Anti-abortion bill would permit unannounced inspections of clinics
A Peoria lawmaker has introduced an anti-abortion bill that would allow health inspectors to examine clinics unannounced. The bill also would make it a crime to circumvent the state’s parental consent law.
Phoenix City Council deserves accolades for stand against puppy mills
By requiring that pet stores in the city acquire dogs only from humane sources, the Phoenix City Council took an important step toward helping to protect the millions of dogs suffering in puppy mills. The ordinance will help shrink the supply of puppy mill dogs flowing into our market, thereby boosting adoptions for homeless animals and increasing sales for responsible dog breeders.
County officials mull abuse of power action in Arpaio suits
Maricopa County officials held a closed-door meeting Thursday to consider action in two lawsuits that accuse Sheriff Joe Arpaio of abusing his powers.
Former Phoenix mayor: Partner with Mexico to desalinate seawater
The former mayor of the nation’s sixth-largest city wants Arizona to form a partnership with Mexico that would build desalination facilities and tap in the ocean’s virtually limitless supply of water.
Charter schools seeking to prevent loss of $6 million
Attorneys for charter schools will have their day in court Dec. 2 in an attempt to stop the state from taking almost $6 million from them.
Advice from the pros
Women embarking on their first political campaign for public office got some advice from the pros at the Arizona Capitol Times’ third annual Women in Public Policy event at the W Hotel in Scottsdale on Nov. 20.
Funeral services for Miranda planned for Monday
Funeral services for former Arizona legislator Ben Miranda are scheduled for next week in Phoenix.
