Another Republican with a brain deserts
by David Safier Kathleen Parker and Chris Buckley waved buh-bye to Republican orthodoxy during the presidential campaign. They're thoughtful, intelligent people who could no longer stomach the ideas and people (for Parker, it was Palin) they were told they had to take seriously. Advertisement (Since then, to my surprise, Parker has become one of my … Read more
The Coming Week: Legislative Edition, chapter 2 – Money
posted by Craig McDermott As usual, all info gathered from the website of the legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice. This post will cover the money committees – Senate Appropriations and Finance and House Approps and House Ways and Means. …House Ways and Means will meet on Monday at 2 p.m. … Read more
Internet will improve reading, writing, smarts?
by David Safier A short article based on an unscientific survey of internet "experts and users" concluded that the internet will improve reading and writing skills, and make us smarter to boot. Take the survey for what it's worth, which is very little, but I think there's something to its conclusions. When people understand writing … Read more
Those A-thru-F grades for schools
by David Safier One of the AZ Republicans' educational reforms this year is to give each school and district an A-through-F grade, just like students get on their report cards. Apparently, it's a wonderful idea because: It won't cost any money Florida does it, so it has to be a good idea. I read SB1286. … Read more
SWAG Update
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again to update candidate filings. The dance card is filling up quickly. You can play along at home at http://www.azsos.gov/cfs/CommitteeSearch.aspx The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Amanda Reeve, a parlegal and a member of the Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee for Phoenix to the House seat in Legislative District … Read more
The Coming Week: Legislative Edition, chapter 1 – Education
Posted by Craig McDermott Because of the number of committees meeting this week and the length of their agendas, this week's schedule post will be broken down by pairing like committees with each other. For instance, tonight's post will cover both chambers' education committees. As usual, all info gathered from the lege's website, except where … Read more
Unintentionally comedic headline
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: ABC News posted this headline about this week's CPAC Convention in Washington D.C.: Conservatives Aim to Reengage Youth at CPAC – ABC News Oh, they sent automaton college Republicans to CPAC alright. That's just stage craft. But who received the warmest reception at the CPAC Convention to chants of "run Dick run"? That's … Read more
