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AG race heats up with candidates reporting millions in campaign funds
Key Points: Republican Rodney Glassman claims to have most cash on hand in Arizona attorney general race Glassman’s $3.3 million includes $1 million of his own money, campaign finance report […]
Arizona transgender sports law on hold pending Supreme Court review
Key Points: Arizona law bars transgender girls from playing girls’ sports Federal judge allows two transgender girls to play despite law Arizona law’s application may be limited due to federal […]
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich dies at 59
Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59, his family announced Tuesday. Brnovich led a storied career in state government and politics, carving his path from prosecutor to […]
Supreme Court declines to consider Horne’s English language suit
Key Points: Ruling that state schools chief Tom Horne can’t sue certain school districts stands Issue involves Prop. 203, a 2000 ballot measure on ‘structured English immersion’ AG ruled that […]
Questionable ESA spending soars as AG considers legal action against Horne
Key Points: ESA misspending referrals surge, totaling 20 times last year Attorney general considers litigation amid disputes over auditing practices Department of Education claims lack of prosecutorial support The Arizona […]
Meet Arizona’s Power 50
Welcome to the inaugural Power 50. These are the state’s most important people — those who hold the power and wield the influence to shape the landscape of Arizona now […]
Arizona schools face $866M funding risk over DEI training standards
Key Points: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne wants to revise teacher training standards due to federal funding concerns President Trump’s order requires states to remove “diversity, equity, and inclusion” references […]
GOP leaders squabble over school district’s financial woes
Key Points: Treasurer rejects $3 million advance for school district, cites mismanagement State superintendent disagrees, claims district is entitled to funds under state law District asks for reconsideration, blames high […]
Feud between 2 GOP officials clouds English leaner issue
Key Points: State schools chief Tom Horne seeks recusal of Justice Bill Mongomery Current case involves legal method for teaching English Both officials faced off in 2010 over an alleged […]
Education department under fire for improper ESA purchases
Key Points: ESA program faces sharp backlash after spending on improper, luxury items Auditor General and ESA leadership start to consult on risk-based auditing Changes to department practices, jurisdiction of […]
Tom Horne urges Arizona Supreme Court to back English language teaching mandate
Key Points: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne seeks legal authority to enforce English immersion Horne wants Arizona Supreme Court to uphold 2000 law requiring English instruction Horne also seeks to […]
State superintendent commits to funding armed officers at schools
Key Points: Federal funding freeze jeopardizes school resource officer pay State superintendent vows to come up with funds in the interim Department keeps focus on number of armed officers on […]
