So who will follow the classless act of Andrew Thomas?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: For those of you wondering who will replace Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas now that he has resigned, who the heck knows? Thomas has tried to politicize his resignation and to circumvent the statutory appointment process with a self-serving pronouncement of a "conflict of interest." Advertisement This is what the Arizona Republic … Read more
Chutzpah! Andrew Thomas to resign to run for Attorney General
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The man who has done more to abuse the justice system in Arizona than anyone I can recall in recent living memory, and the man who, along with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, is under investigation by a federal grand jury and the U.S. Justice Department, has announced that he is running … Read more
Terry Goddard Campaign Kickoff Schedule
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: From the Goddard for Governor campaign: Monday April 5th9:00-10:00 AM – PHOENIX KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE Office of the Arizona Attorney General 1275 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Noon-1:00 PM – TUCSON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE Old Pima County Courthouse (Justice Court) 115 North Churche Avenue, … Read more
Combining schools and solar
by David Safier This is the kind of thing I like to hear about — making it easier for schools to install solar power systems. This should be happening on as much government property as possible here in Sunville. But the added benefit is, in schools renewable energy installations provide energy and education. Here's the … Read more
The AZ lege explained in a comic strip
From Full Frontal Nerdity (thanks for the heads-up from friend who emailed it to me) – The strip is almost a year and a half old, but it easily could be drawn today, with the Arizona Legislature as its inspiration.
A Steve Gall school recess update
by David Safier Steve Gall tells me there's new life in a school recess amendment. An amendment to HB2725 Education Omnibus Bill that states all school districts and charter school boards have to provide open hearings on their organized recess policies for elementary schools. This will come before the Senate Education Committee on Weds., April … Read more
Nope, no prods to violence from the right wing
by David Safier This is too incredible to be believed. Sean Hannity called the tea party movement "Tim McVeigh wannabes." He meant it as a compliment. And the crowd cheered. Here's the transcript, but you really have to hear it for yourself: HANNITY: See, can I add one thing? I think we won the debate.DREIER: … Read more
