ACLU digging for answers in TUSD decision
The ACLU of Arizona filed a public records request with the Dept of Education yesterday, asking for records pertaining to the Mexican American Studies investigation, including all communications related to the program to or from the superintendent dating back to 2007, including those with lawmakers, political parties and state officials.
TUSD board to consider ethnic studies resolution
Some Mexican American Studies courses would no longer be used to satisfy core-curriculum requirements under a resolution expected to be presented Tuesday to the Tucson Unified School District board.
Senate approves measure restricting Spanish-language voting information
The Senate approved legislation on Monday mandating that government documents, including all voting materials except the actual ballot, be published in English.
Navajo breaks ground on first Arizona casino
The Navajo Nation broke ground Monday on a $150 million casino project along Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff.
Conference addresses economic challenges facing rural areas
Although the recession may be technically over, rural communities still lag behind metropolitan areas as they recover, Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens said.
Ariz.’s growth rate continues to be anemic
The rate of Arizona's population growth continues to be anemic and will probably remain so for years.
Lujan’s ‘out of town’ claim in question
In last night's Dem attorney general debate, Lujan told Horizon host and debate moderator Ted Simons that he did not vote on S1070 because he was out of town on April 13, when the bill was approved by the House.
How does one go about appealing a SCOTUS ruling?
One of the more interesting topics on which Horne and Thomas clashed was the education of illegal immigrant children. The issue was one of the few times in the debate where the two candidates showcased their legal chops.