by David SafierA local group, Opening Minds Through the Arts, has this crazy (meaning well researched) idea that children benefit from art education in the schools, especially when it's an integral part of the curriculum, not something stuck on at the end of the day. I know little about the program myself, but it looks … Read more
by David SafierAccording to ASU News: Although this budget is intended to remain in compliance with the qualifications for federal stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the result of such fund seizures – along with a rollover of $100 million in university funding from the fiscal year 2009 to … Read more
by David SafierCraig at Random Musings has pulled an excerpt from the Secretary of State's candidate handbook that makes it look like Huppenthal is playing fast and loose with the resign to run law by collecting signatures for Ed Supe before January, 2010, while he's still in the Senate. 4. Statement of Organization OR $500 … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A hat tip to Jim Nintzel at the Tucson Weekly for scooping the candidate filings for Tucson City Council races (where the hell is the Arizona Daily Star?) ScrambleWatch '09: Off and Running: The Tucson City Council races are now all official: Yesterday was the formal deadline to file nominating papers. Barring … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: As everyone knows, the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary have jealously guarded their "first in the nation" status in presidential primaries. Both states now recognize same-sex marriages. Mark Nickolas at politicalbase.com poses a great question: Will GOP Change Presidential Primary Calendar To Punish IA, NH Over Gay Marriage? Here's something to … Read more