by David Safier Nancy Young Wright (D, LD-26) doesn't mince words in a Capitol update to her constituents when she expresses her opinions about the budget cuts. In this excerpt, she addresses the rush to get the budget finished and signed, as well as the entire budget writing process. The rush to pass these cuts seems to … Read more
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 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 It's one thing for a Republican to say we had no choice but to make deep cuts in Arizona's education budget. It's a lie, but at least the message is that cutting money for education is not a good thing. It's another thing entirely for Vic Willams, newly elected Republican rep from … Read more