Posted by Craig McDermott This isn't exactly heartening, per se, but it's nice to know that Arizona isn't the only state where the loons are running wild in the legislature. On the other hand, it really sucks for the rest of the country that they have to deal with some of the same garbage that … Read more
by David Safier I just read that the House Education Committee has approved HB2732, which would hold 3rd graders back if their reading scores are below a set level (the bill includes a number of exceptions — some ELL students, some students with learning disabilities, etc.). So the legislative wheel is in spin. I've noted … Read more
by David Safier Jonathan Paton, who usually has nearly perfect pitch when it comes to self promotion, may want to take back this analogy on his resignation from the state Senate, quoted in Jim Nintzel's blog: “It’s kind of like graduation day,” Paton says. “There’s a certain wistfulness. You never want to leave high school, … Read more
by David Safier Here's a news clip from KTVK-TV Phoenix on Horne's dismissal of Delores Huerta as "Cesar Chavez's former girlfriend." My favorite moments: Horne's testimony in front of the House Education Committee at about a minute into the clip where he uses the "girlfriend" phrase. That's how Horne chooses to typify someone who has … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The LD 28 St. Patrick's Day Annual Fundraiser is the unofficial campaign kick-off event in Pima County. Anyone who is anyone running for political office in Arizona wants to be seen at the home of George and Margie Cunningham celebrating St. Patty's day and giving a short stump speech. In the past, … Read more