I wonder if this pisses journalists off
February 2, 2010
by David Safier Do journalists get pissed when they get almost daily variations of the same press release over and over and over again, from the same candidate? Or do they let the repetition sink into their brain pans and say, "Geez, I've heard this so often, there must be something to it. Maybe I
Abstinence sex ed back on the table?
February 2, 2010
by David Safier Until now, most studies have concluded that abstinence-only sex education is both ineffective and potentially harmful. But a new study may add more value to abstinence education. And being a member of the fact-based community, I'm always willing to reconsider my previously held notions. This one study is far from conclusive, but
The Floridation of Arizona Education: Dropout rates
February 2, 2010
by David Safier Arizona Republicans appear to be hellbent on copying Florida's educational reforms — or those they like, anyway. While they're not keen on cutting the number of students in each class or adding funding for early childhood education — both of which have been done in Florida — they love the idea of
Special session update –
February 2, 2010
Posted by Craig McDermott Most of this info has been previously posted on my own blog, Random Musings. Readers interested in coverage that is more moment-by-moment should surf on over there All of the Special Session's budget bills passed committee consideration today, though a couple of the Rs have publicly indicated that they will be
Heads up Citizens
February 2, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Lost in the hubub over the Special Session today is this equally important hearing that Craig previously covered in his "The Coming Week" post: Senate Appropriations will meet on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in SHR109. This one is possibly the lowlight of the week. It's got a striker to SCR1015 that would send
Living in the State of Delusion
February 2, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Last week the Arizona House rushed through a package of future tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, and transferred the corporate property tax burden to residential homeowners and to Arizona's county governments. Just how reckless and irresponsible was this corporate bailout? New figures on Friday from the Joint Legislative Budget Committee
And so begins the 6th Special Session of the 49th Arizona Legislature
February 1, 2010
Posted by Craig McDermott Earlier today, Governor Brewer called the sixth special session of this, the 49th Arizona Legislature. Her proclamation included the subjects to be considered by the Special Session. From the proclamation – 1. Adjustments to address the fiscal year 2009-2010 state budget, including additional education rollover payments and sale-leaseback of state
Dispelling the “center-right country” myth
February 1, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: As someone who has reviewed in great detail countless issues polls over many years, this latest poll comes as no surprise to me. It merely affirms what has been true for many years – the United States is not a center-right country. Wa-whaaaat? "But the media villagers and Beltway bloviators constantly tell
