By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings What a difference a day makes… …On Tuesday, Sen. Scott Bundgaard (R-Domestic Violence Incident) was securely ensconced as the leader of the Republican majority in the Senate, having successfully rebuffed any move to depose him because of the furor surrounding him. On Wednesday, James King of the Phoenix New Times … Read more
by David Safier Like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, the AZ House pulled $5 million out of some orifice or other to protect the border protect Pinal County protect Sheriff Babeau. Less than 25% that amount for money for life-saving transplants? Nope, can't afford it. Here are some quotes from Scarpinato's … Read more
by David Safier First it was vouchers, but no one liked the word. Then it was "school choice," but that's awfully vague and covers too many bases. Now, the term of art for vouchers is "educational savings accounts" or, in a new Arizona bill, "Arizona empowerment accounts." HB2706 creates these vouchers-by-a-different-name for students who are … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sarah Jones writes at Politicususa.com blog, "Last night on MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow show, Maddow explained that Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder is pushing a bill through that will give ultimate governmental power literally to corporations, thereby using shock doctrine tactics to create a dystopian government." Rachel Maddow Exposes Michigan Republicans Secret War … Read more
by David Safier The hike in private school tuition tax credits is moving right along. It passed the Senate committee and is waiting for a roll call vote. Then it's on to the House. It's a big hike, from $500 to $750 a year per individual, and from $1000 to $1500 for a couple. Since … Read more