282 Jobs Eliminated from Tucson Schools?

David Safier

by David Safier (TASL) No matter how you slice and dice the number, the possibility of cutting 282 positions from TUSD is terrible news. This isn’t about trimming fat. It’s about cutting into the live tissue and muscle of the school district. Advertisement The final number of cuts probably won’t be that high. Typically, a … Read more

Back from the Pacific Life Open

David Safier

by David Safier Twenty hours of spectator tennis in three days over at Indian Wells, near Palm Springs. All the biggies were there, the best in the world. It was spectacular. Photos at eleven, as they used to say in the pre-cable TV days. Or whenever I get them together.

Konopnicki Stands Down

Michael Bryan

Bill Konopnicki will run for a fourth term in his state legislative seat. By implication, he won’t be running for Congress in CD 1. Bill’s ability to self-finance (he made a pile off fast food) and his strong political base in CD 1 would have been great assets to the troubled effort to hold on … Read more

A Teacher Interviews Gov. Napolitano

Michael Bryan

David Safier is on a mini-vacation, so I got to this one before him:

RenziGate Roundup 3/18

Michael Bryan

Dick’s crimes not only damaged his clients, his constituents, and the public’s confidence in the political process (such as it is) but the public interest and the private interests served and impacted by the bill which he is accused of subverting for his own pecuniary gain. The Arizona Republic takes a closer look at those … Read more

District-Level Pledged Delegates for Arizona

Michael Bryan

The complete list of the 37 delegates and six alternates selected at Saturday’s caucuses are:

See the results after the click…

RenziGate Roundup 3/17

Michael Bryan

The Eastern Arizona Courier quotes Graham County Supervisor Drew John: “I have faith in our justice system to get to the truth of the matter,” John wrote. “I wish nothing but the best for Rick. Unfortunately, there are always a few malcontents that want to kick somebody when they’re down. I can tell you that … Read more

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