Cut: $1.4 million for transplants. Added: $1.8 million for for-profit charter schools
by David Safier Cynic though I am, even I didn't believe it when my almost-namesake Sen. David Schapira said it at the AZ Dem Reorg meeting Saturday. But he told me where I could find the proof. And I found it. Advertisement Brewer has proposed $1.8 million be paid to for-profit charter schools out of … Read more
The coming week – legislative edition
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona Legislature or other online sources, and subject to change without notice. "SHR" indicates that a meeting room is a Senate Hearing Room; "HHR" indicates a House Hearing Room. Committee hearings on the Senate side of the Capitol this … Read more
Our New Democratic Party Chairman Knocks One Out of the Park
Posted by Michael Bryan Cherny's speech at the reorganization meeting is a promising start. He brought the sort of passion and vision that won Paul Eckerstrom an upset victory last year. I find myself looking forward strongly to Cherny's administration. Congratulations, Andrei. Best of luck!
Let’s Get Behind Murray Hill, Inc. for Congress!
Posted by Michael Bryan Inspired by the Citizen's United ruling, Murray Hill, Inc. is making it official and tossing its hat in the ring for a seat in Congress. The natural evolution of the oligopolistic American system of representative democracy is beginning now: get your share of democracy at the IPO! While clearly this is a stunt … Read more
Pics from Giffords’ transfer to TIRR in Huston
by David Safier Mark Kimble from Giffords' staff sent out these three photos from today's journey to Houston. People greeting Gabby as her ambulance passes by. Photo by Jennifer Polixenni Brankin Mark Kelly waving from the plane preparing to fly Gabby to Houston. Photo by Jennifer Polixenni Brankin On the plane: Gabby's mother, Gloria, talking … Read more
Larry McMurtry on Tucson, guns and Dupnik
by David Safier Larry McMurtry has lived in Tucson, he writes, " for most of the past 30 years," which I didn't know. But I do know his literary output, which includes "Lonesome Dove," "Last Picture Show," "Horseman, Pass By" (adapted for the screen as "Hud"), "Terms of Endearment" — a total of 30 novels. … Read more
Brewer’s “education reform initiative” takes shape
by David Safier When I posted yesterday, Brewer's "education reform initiative" was all goals, no plans. Now we have a part of a plan. Let's cut ten days from the school year and make each remaining day a little longer. Even if teachers and other school employees don't take a salary hit, the cut would … Read more
