Hoffman declares, “Arizona’s Teacher Shortage is Nothing Short of a Crisis”
February 6, 2019
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In a jammed packed Hearing Room One at the Arizona State House with several television news crews, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman gave her State of Education address before the mostly assembled House Education Committee (State Representative Townsend was absent). While touching on the themes she has consistently spoken on since being a candidate … Read more
So, how’s that teacher shortage?
February 5, 2019
Anyone wondering where we stand with Arizona’s teacher shortage? After all, last year was probably the most significant year ever for Arizona public school teachers. Some 75,000 of them marched on the state Capitol demanding better pay for themselves and support staff, lower class sizes and more. The result was an additional 9% salary increase … Read more
UPDATE: Sinema, McSally Both Vote “Aye” To Help Pass Mideast Bill Package
February 5, 2019
Arizona’s Senators both voted to help pass the Senate’s Mideast Bill Package this afternoon. S.1 passed by a 77-23 vote as Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) first legislative priority for this session – began while avoiding a vote on the then-shutdown; its future in the Democratic-controlled House is uncertain. While all of the Republican Senators but one … Read more
‘Follow the Money’ – Congress needs to see Trump tax returns
February 5, 2019
Donald Trump has consistently misled the public about releasing his tax returns, as every presidential candidate and president has done since Richard Nixon. Trump started out saying “If I decide to run for office, I’ll produce my tax returns, absolutely,” he said. “And I would love to do that.” Then he hemmed and hawed, and … Read more
Democrat Developer Randi Dorman announces for Mayor of Tucson
February 5, 2019
Randi Dorman for Mayor Celebrates Campaign Launch WHERE: Connect Coworking Courtyard, 33 S 5th Ave WHEN: Tuesday, February 12th, 5:30-7:00pm “Local businesswoman and Chairwoman of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, Randi Dorman will be holding an event for the public to announce and celebrate her campaign for Mayor of Tucson. “I’m Randi Dorman, I’m a mom, I’m a … Read more
Regina Romero Outlines 7-Point Platform in Campaign for Mayor of Tucson
February 5, 2019
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Declaring, “I am the progressive choice to continue moving Tucson forward,” City Councilwoman Regina Romero outlined a 7-point platform in her campaign for Mayor of Tucson, vowing to improve environmental sustainability, create economic opportunity, fund city schools and build affordable workforce housing. She opposed the initiative to make Tucson a sanctuary city and instead called … Read more
‘ I can’t tell where the lies end and the dementia begins’
February 4, 2019
On Friday, President Trump held a press availability to make claims about his “big beautiful wall” on the Mexico border that was incoherent nonsense. Video Link. REPORTER: Mr. President, why not just go ahead and do the national emergency now? (talk over) TRUMP: We’re building the wall now. We’re building the wall. People don’t understand … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of February 3, 2019
February 4, 2019
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event (7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Note: For … Read more
