Introducing: The Floridation of Arizona Education
January 30, 2010
by David Safier Florida has become Arizona conservatives' educational role model. Some of the education bills R legislators have put forward this year are direct imitations of what's going on in Florida. The primary reason conservatives have focused on that state's educational reforms is, Goldwater Institute's Matthew Ladner has been touting the "Florida miracle" for
Correcting AZ Blue Meanie’s blatant political bias
January 30, 2010
by David Safier Though this blog has definite liberal/progressive leanings, we also attempt to be fair. Over the past week, The Meanie has posted statements by Democratic legislators in the Star answering questions posed to them, but he has not published statements by Republicans. In the interest of fairness, I'm posting the Star's questions and
Latest on the elementary school recess bill
January 30, 2010
by David Safier From Steve Gall: Here is the latest on HB2408, mandatory school recess and it's not good. The House Education Committee, Rich Crandall Chairman, will hear the bill next month. There are objections from both Democrats and Republicans for 2 major reasons. (1) They feel the 30 minutes of recess time will take
Reminder: Legislative District 29 Townhall Saturday
January 30, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: For those of you in Legislative District 29, you can follow up on your representatives' responses in today's Arizona Daily Star at a Legislative District 29 Townhall. Saturday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.: Legislative District 29 Townhall with Reps. Matt Heinz and Daniel Patterson and Sen. Linda Lopez, at Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library, 4350
Sen. Linda Lopez (D-LD29) on the state budget
January 30, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Sen. Linda Lopez (D-LD29). Formatted for transcript format. Sen. Linda Lopez, D, District 29 Sen. Linda Lopez (D-LD29) Committees: Education Accountability and Reform; Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over
Rep. Matt Heinz (D-LD29) on the state budget
January 30, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Rep. Matt Heinz (D-LD29). Formatted for transcript format. Rep. Matt Heinz, D, District 29 Rep. Matt Heinz (D-LD29) Committees: Appropriations; Public Employees, Retirement and Entitlement Reform. The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over only 37
Rep. Daniel Patterson (D-LD29) on the state budget
January 30, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Rep. Daniel Patterson (D-LD29). Formatted for transcript format. Rep. Daniel Patterson, D, District 29 Rep. Daniel Patterson (D-LD29) Committees: Water and Energy; Military Affairs; Public Safety The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over only 37
Celebrate the life of Maurice Grossman
January 29, 2010
Posted by AZBlueMeanie: Last week I learned of the death of Maurice Grossman, an artist, community activist, and perhaps the most genuinely nice man I have ever known. Maurice was always ready to help whomever needed assistance. He did so with a ready smile and a warm sense of humor. He was an inspiration to
