Political Calendar: Week of June 14, 2020

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

The Arizona Department of Education’s Guidelines to Reopen Schools means It is time to Fully Fund Public Schools

The Arizona Department of Education’s guidelines to reopen schools for the 2020/21 school year is impressive. It involved stakeholders from teachers, school leaders, parents, students, the health community, administrators, technology specialists, strategic planning, and school finance. It contains general guidance for schools and customized advice for teachers, school leaders, students (the longest sub-section,) and parents. … Read more

Arizona Department of Education task force to release its guidelines for reopening schools on Monday

Federal and state officials across the country have altered or hidden public health data crucial to tracking the coronavirus’ spread, hindering the ability to detect a surge of infections as President Trump demands the nation to reopen rapidly. Bad state data hides coronavirus threat as Trump pushes reopening: In at least a dozen states, health … Read more

Reaction to Biden’s and Kelly’s lead in the latest Arizona Polls

The latest polls in Arizona are potentially good news for the people who want: To take Arizona and America forward for everyone. Good government that can keep the people safer and more prosperous. To get rid of reactionary policies that are divisive and move the country backward. Captain Mark Kelly has a double-digit lead over … Read more

Governor Ducey offers Childcare Assistance to Grocery Store and Food Bank Employees

When the Coronavirus caused Governor Doug Ducey to declare a Stay at Home Proclamation six weeks ago, he, working jointly with other state leaders like Superintendent of Instruction Kathy Hoffman, formed the Arizona Enrichment Centers. These centers have been designed to: “…offer childcare for the children of first responders, critical healthcare workers, and essential public … Read more