A 50% hike in tuition tax credits
by David Safier The hike in private school tuition tax credits is moving right along. It passed the Senate committee and is waiting for a roll call vote. Then it's on to the House. It's a big hike, from $500 to $750 a year per individual, and from $1000 to $1500 for a couple. Since … Read more
Another reason for Baja Arizona: The Arizona Daily Star would have no excuse not to cover news at the Capitol
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star has not assigned a reporter to cover goings on at the Capitol since Daniel Scarpinato left for a brief stint at the Arizona Capitol Times while waiting for his dream job of being communications director for Congressman Jonathan "Payday" Paton. (He was pretty much writing press releases for … Read more
Successful schools and money
by David Safier No, more money isn't the solution to improving education. Good teachers — enough of them to give students individual attention — good adminstrators, clear goals and adequate supplies are what it takes to improve students' learning. But the thing is, most of that stuff costs money. Two cases in point: 1. Obama … Read more
The Farley Report – March 8, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): None of us will forget the events of January 8–two months ago today. I know many of us initially felt a sense of helplessness in the face of an unmitigated tragedy. What can we do in the face of senseless … Read more
Pictorial evidence of what Russell Pearce thinks of the United States
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings So, I wonder – How long will it be before Russell Pearce orders the Senate to rise and pledge allegiance to the flag of Arizona? The Arizona Senate during a vote. Note the one lower level light, just to the right of the screen in the middle of the … Read more
Did I just read this in the Republic or a supermarket tabloid?
by David Safier This story about Scott Bundgaard's marriage five years ago is so full of unbelievable details, I would think twice about repeating it, except that it's from the Republic, not the Weekly World News next to a picture of Alien Boy, and the man is right now embroiled in a case of possible … Read more
Will American Islamophobia Lead to a Modern ‘Spanish Inquisition’?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Christian Taliban zealots who espouse the belief that America was founded as a Christian nation — it was not, the Founding Fathers intended strict religious neutrality with the First Amendment — and who would apply a Christianity religious test not just to elected officeholders — in violation of the U.S. Constitution … Read more
