Fleming’s bill gives veterans in-state tuition status
by David SafierRep. Pat Fleming (D, LD-25), who has long standing ties to military families and veterans, sponsored a bill that provides in-state tuition for Arizona veterans. It passed the House 48-1. House Bill 2495 provides in-state student status for tuition purposes at any public university or community college in Arizona for a veteran who … Read more
It’s comics day at BfA
by David SafierAfter posting a letter-perfect Fitz earlier today, I saw the latest Tom Tomorrow offering in the Tucson Weekly (The link is from Salon). He cuts through conservative verbiage masterfully to reveal the meaning behind their words.
Rep. Giffords “Congress on your Corner” this Saturday
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Giffords House Press Release U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS TO HOST 17th “CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER” ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20 IN VAIL C.J. Karamargin- 6.15.2009 TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will host her 17th “Congress on Your Corner” on Saturday, June 20 at The Academy Village Community Center in Vail. “Congress on … Read more
John McCain should think before he speaks, listen to the Iranians
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: What would you expect from the guy who wanted to go to war with Russia last summer after his campaign advisor (and a lobbyist for the government of Georgia) encouraged Georgia to poke the Russian bear in anticipation that the U.S. would intervene militarily. Or the guy who thought he was a … Read more
Iran’s Green Revolution, or another Tehran Spring?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have been meaning to post on the dramatic events occurring in Iran since the election last Friday, but the reporting in the American news media has simply been atrocious. Now that the foreign news media have been expelled from Iran, the American news media is relying upon unconfirmed reports purportedly sent … Read more
AZ ed to lose out on chance for part of $5 billion?
by David SafierLet me begin by saying, Arizona is dead last in the amount we spend per student. Dead last. You can't go any lower than last, so the best thing I can say about the R's plans to cut money to education is, it won't change our rankings. We're Number 50! We're Number 50! … Read more
What Fitz said
by David SafierFitz nails it. It's a distinction without a legislative difference.
