Last week (January 31, 2023,) the Republicans on the House Education Committee resuscitated a revised attack on Critical Race Theory and Wokeness, sponsored by the chairperson, Beverly Pingerelli, by securing passage of HB2458, a measure that if it makes its way through the State House and Senate and, in some alternative reality, gets Governor Katie … Read more
In weekly addresses to the people of the Grand Canyon state, Democratic Senate and House Leaders Raquel Teran and Andres Cano have implored their Republican counterparts to get serious about governing, stop playing childish political base games, and work with them (and Governor Katie Hobbs) to move Arizona forward. Good Morning, Arizona ☀️Here is our … Read more
Earlier today (February 2, 2023,) Governor Katie Hobbs fulfilled another commitment from her State of the State Address by announcing, via Executive Order, the creation of an Educator Retention Taskforce. Please click here to read the Executive Order. The Governor later posted on social media: We don't have an educator shortage, we have a retention … Read more
Arizona Freedom Caucus’ reluctance to suspend the Aggregate Expenditure Limit (AEL) closely resembles D.C. House Republicans’ reluctance to raise the Debt Ceiling. Is it pure coincidence? Or, is it indicative of a nationwide effort of a Republican plan to obstruct Democrats’ efforts to help support working families and fully fund our public schools? The later … Read more
Step right up, my friends, and witness the act of the century, where the only thing more outlandish than the performers is the state’s forthcoming approach to education. And taking center stage is the Ringmaster of Ridiculousness, the Boss Clown himself, Tom Horne. As Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom has decided to juggle with the … Read more