Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It never ceases to amaze me how individuals who have been a part of the most incompetent failed legislature in Arizona history somehow think they deserve a promotion. It turns the Peter Principle on its head. It is arrogant and delusional. Last week Senators Pamela Gorman and James Waring resigned their seats … Read more
by David Safier Saturday I offered a brief preview of some posts I've planned looking at the "Florida educational miracle" that Arizona's conservative educators are hell bent on duplicating — at least the parts they like. The most important piece of Florida-based legislation this year is one to hold back 3rd graders with low reading … Read more
by David Safier Here's a strange and troubling couple of articles in Scientific American, saying both adults and children can choose who is going to win a political race by looking at pictures of their faces. Obviously, it's not 100% accurate, but that this would be a statistically significant finding says something about the nature … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rep. Frank Antenori (R-LD30) has annoyed his base with his sense of entitlement to Jonathan Paton's senate seat. Acting like an egotistical prick does not sit well with the public. Dan Shearer, editor of the conservative Green Valley News And Sun has Some Words For Frank: Like a small rudder that steers … Read more
Posted by Craig McDermott Except where indicated, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona legislature, and subject to change without notice. There is a strong rumor that there will be a special session called this week to address (again!) the budget deficit for the current fiscal year. If that happens (and that is a … Read more