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. Advertisement 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 … 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
Arizona Legislature to write new rules for corporate campaign spending
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC invalidated some of Arizona's laws regarding limitations on corporate campaign spending. Beginning on Monday, the Arizona Legislature wil begin writing new rules. Oh, this can't be good. Bill rewrites law, adds strings to allow big money in campaigns: Arizona lawmakers are revamping … Read more
Fitz on the GOP Senate primary
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's political cartoonist David Fitzsimmons has a new gig as weekly commentator with a "week in review" comedic look at the past week. This week Fitz has his take on the J.D. Hayworth – John McCain GOP Senate primary. On flags, streetcars, the rodeo and other Old Pueblo excitement … Read more
Obama’s weekly address about health care
by David Safier Reports of the death of health care reform may be greatly exaggerated (he said, hopefully). Dems are making noises about passing a public option in reconciliation. The upcoming health care summit clearly has Republicans shaking in their boots. ("It's a trap! It's a trap! When we make ridiculous statements, that Obama guy … Read more
