The ethnic studies battle heats up
by David Safier Monday promises to be a big day for TUSD's Ethnic Studies program. If I understand what I've read in a variety of news reports, Tom Horne is going to make his case for the program being out of compliance with HB2281. My guess, and I could be wrong, is that he's got … Read more
Update: NY Times on the GOP war on public employees
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The New York Times today takes a look at the GOP war on public employees. Public Employee Unions Face Rising Public Anger: Across the nation, a rising irritation with public employee unions is palpable, as a wounded economy has blown gaping holes in state, city and town budgets, and revealed that some … Read more
What’s new in the new year
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Some laws take effect with the first of the year, so what's new in the new year? Several provisions of the Affordable Care Act go into effect. The Washington Post reports New health-care rules to take effect: The new rules include: *A provision that limits what health insurers can do with the money … Read more
AZ House committee assignments for the 50th Arizona Legislature
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Now, the House list. They haven't been so kind as to provide a .pdf list of each committee's membership, so this info is gathered committee-by-committee from the lege's website (Democrats bolded). All info subject to change with or without notice. Appropriations – Lela AlstonChad CampbellSteve Court Vice-ChairmanJohn FillmoreTom ForeseMatt … Read more
AZ Senate committee assignments for the 50th Arizona Legislature
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings First the Senate; the House list will be posted later today. This list is by committee with the schedule meeting time (Democrats bolded); a list by the name of the senator is here. All information subject to change with or without notice. APPROPRIATIONS Tuesday, 2:00 PM, SHR 109 … Read more
For New Years Eve
by David Safier This has nothing to do with New Years, but it's one of the gol' durndest things I've ever seen. Really. If you watch it, be sure to get at least to the 2 minute mark. The Ross sisters sing, Andrew-sisters style, but they also . . . well, just watch. (It's suitable … Read more
A meditation on Crickets (Jiminy), Pinocchio, Durante (Jimmy), Ds, Rs and the MSM
by David Safier Once again, I find myself reading two new articles on the Redistricting Commission nomination farce starring Adams and Pearce (Howie Fischer's, and Mary Jo Pitzl's in the Republic), but when I strain to hear a word from Democrats in the stories, all I hear are crickets. Which leads me think about that … Read more
