Posted by Michael Bryan Must see TV! Arizona Illustrated made an hour-long feature on Arizona's economic crisis with two of Arizona's pre-eminent economists, Professors Marshall Vest and Gerald Swanson of the Eller School of Business of the UofA. The take-away is that cuts to the tax base over the last 15 years in todays dollars … Read more
by David Safier Tom Horne said this to the folks at the Yuma Sun: "Arizona spends $6,000 per pupil but if that were increased to the national average of $8,000 per pupil, I believe we'd be among the top states in the country in test scores because of our emphasis on academic rigor." Be still … Read more
Posted by Craig McDermott In almost any legislative body in the country, from the U.S. Congress down to the elected council of the smallest town, most of the 'grunt' work is done in committees made up of members of the body. Ideally, the members of the committees analyze pieces of legislation, hear expert and public … Read more
by David Safier Since I don't expect to see the results of this New York Times/CBS News poll in tomorrow's Star, I decided to bring it to you here: At a time of deepening political disaffection and intensified distress about the economy, President Obama enjoys an edge over Republicans in the battle for public support, … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Great post from Progressive States Network Eye on the Right: Arizona's Failed Experiment with Tax Cuts: How are Arizona's right-wing legislators responding to the state's most severe fiscal crisis since the Great Depression? Massive corporate income tax cuts, of course. A "Corporate Bailout": Arizona's "job recovery act" (HB2250), passed the state House … Read more