Article 11 of the State Constitution of Arizona deals with public education. Section six concerns higher education at the state’s public universities. It states “instruction” at state universities “shall (not should) be as free as possible.” Well, according to a new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Arizona “Public Servants” (Republicans) in … Read more
The 2018/19 AZ Merit scores in Language Arts and Mathematics were recently released. Arizona Students improved their performance in 13 of the 22 test areas. That is good news. Students and their instructors are to be commended. The bad news is about half of the Arizona students (and others in states that have an end … Read more
Last week, the Republicans in the House of Representatives failed to gain a majority on an attempt to censure Intelligence Committee Chairperson Adam Schiff on his insightful comments (parody) about Mr. Trump’s July 25 phone conversation with the Ukrainian President and his handling of the impeachment inquiry. This measure was voted down on a party-line … Read more
There is a new culture at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department. Instead of the divisive cult of personality that prevailed during the Joe Arpaio Era, the Sheriffs Department under Paul Penzone has sought to instill a culture where the people, not the office, are served first. During his less than three years as Sheriff, Mr. … Read more
Last week, Judge Beryl Howell — the chief federal judge in Washington — ruled (.pdf) that the impeachment inquiry Democrats have launched is valid even though the House hasn’t taken a formal vote on it. As Politico reported, Judge rules DOJ must turn over Mueller grand jury material to House Democrats: The decision rejects specious arguments … Read more