Rundown of the MAS hearings
by David Safier The Weekly's Mari Herreras has a long, detailed rundown of the two administrative hearings on MAS up in Phoenix. The third and final hearing is going on today. Advertisement Herreras' rundown defies summary, so I won't try here. If you're interested, you should read it, and if you're even more interested, you … Read more
(Update) ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit – Phoenix, AZ Nov.30 – Dec.2, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has updated its web page for its upcoming States & Nation Policy Summit at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona from November 30 – December 2, 2011. Register online Registration. Deadline is November 7. The Agenda is here. Hotel accommodations deadline … Read more
Pearce Recall Update: Oh, It’s On!
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Just as I predicted at the start, the Arizona courts have rejected Lisa Hauser's specious claims. On Tuesday, it was the Arizona Supreme Court that rejected her specious claims on behalf of "King" Russell Pearce's front group. The court should require Hauser's clients to pay attorneys fees and costs for bringing a frivolous appeal. … Read more
Forum on PCC open enrollment question Wednesday, 6pm
by David Safier I don't like the current proposals to change the PCC open enrollment policy, but I also have to admit, I don't understand the issue as well as I should. I — and you — can learn more tonight (Wednesday), 6pm, at Sunnyside High. Councilmember Richard Fimbres, Regina Romero and Vice Mayor Karen … Read more
Star’s Headline Writing Team can’t resist
by David Safier Obama is pushing his jobs plan at stops around the country, as he promised in his speech to Congress. He's using every trick in the book, as can be expected. And he has his eye on the presidential race, obviously. But mostly, he's trying to get this bill through. Republicans want to … Read more
Arizona Daily Star’s creative headline writer strikes again
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I am trained in economics. I read economic data and reports all the time. So imagine my surprise when I opened my copy of the Arizona Daily Star this morning to see this headline below-the-fold: Way to put a happy face on what was a dismal economic report. I suppose Howard Fischer is … Read more
Why Republicans are favoring abstract terms
by David Safier Just a thought. Democrats are the ones accused of using fancy words and higher level abstractions, while Republicans are plain speakers, like real people. Think Al Gore and John Kerry vs. George Bush and Rick Perry. But while Obama is talking about building roads and bridges, fixing schools and hiring teachers — … Read more
