by David Safier Rhonda Bodfield, who does wonderful work covering the local education scene for the Star even if I criticize her on occasion, has two positive stories out of TUSD today. Borton Primary Magnet School has a thriving gardening program that gets kids down in the dirt, and has them eating and selling vegetables. … Read more
by David Safier Democratic legislators are traveling around the state talking about the budget with constituents. They'll be in Tucson Thursday, February 5, from 7-9 pm, at Amphi High School, Murphy Auditorium (125 W. Yavapai, just South of Prince off of Stone).
by David Safier I've received lots of comments on yesterday's post about Vic Williams' statement, "In many ways we are handling some of our education problems through the budget." I asked for something from Vic on the campaign trail that talked about schools and money, and Patt supplied this: I live in LD 26 too, and … Read more
by David Safier All state agencies are feeling some pain with the new Arizona budget. But hell, they all have too much money anyway, according to the Republican budget cutters. It's belt tightening time. No exceptions. Except Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who Lou Dobbs refers to affectionately as America's Toughest Sheriff.Russell Pearce made sure he got … Read more
by David Safier You can take your own No New Taxes Pledge, courtesy of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club. It's "an Arizona taxpayer petition to balance the state budget by cutting spending and opposing tax increases." Because supporters Kyl, Flake, Shadegg and Steve Forbes can't be wrong.