Latest on the elementary school recess bill

by David Safier From Steve Gall:  Here is the latest on HB2408, mandatory school recess and it's not good.  The House Education Committee, Rich Crandall Chairman, will hear the bill next month.  There are objections from both Democrats and Republicans for 2 major reasons.  (1)  They feel the 30 minutes of recess time will take … Read more

Reminder: Legislative District 29 Townhall Saturday

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: For those of you in Legislative District 29, you can follow up on your representatives' responses in today's Arizona Daily Star at a Legislative District 29 Townhall. Saturday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.: Legislative District 29 Townhall with Reps. Matt Heinz and Daniel Patterson and Sen. Linda Lopez, at Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library, 4350 … Read more

Sen. Linda Lopez (D-LD29) on the state budget

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Sen. Linda Lopez (D-LD29). Formatted for transcript format. Sen. Linda Lopez, D, District 29 Sen. Linda Lopez (D-LD29) Committees: Education Accountability and Reform; Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over … Read more

Rep. Matt Heinz (D-LD29) on the state budget

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Rep. Matt Heinz (D-LD29). Formatted for transcript format. Rep. Matt Heinz, D, District 29 Rep. Matt Heinz (D-LD29) Committees: Appropriations; Public Employees, Retirement and Entitlement Reform. The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over only 37 … Read more

Rep. Daniel Patterson (D-LD29) on the state budget

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Rep. Daniel Patterson (D-LD29). Formatted for transcript format. Rep. Daniel Patterson, D, District 29 Rep. Daniel Patterson (D-LD29) Committees: Water and Energy; Military Affairs; Public Safety The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over only 37 … Read more