According to the Center for Disease Control, Arizona is among the states with a high rate of suicide. According to a study completed by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health for USA Today, Arizona ranked tenth highest out of the 50 states for people with depression. According to a study provided by the Anne E. … Read more
Action has been needed in our public schools for years to: Reduce the counselor to student ratio which was last reported at 905 to 1. Help children as they transition from childhood to adulthood as they plan for college, careers, and life. Halt and turn back the increase in student suicides. Prevent more school shootings … Read more
What is a Sustainability Work Group and why are Arizona Legislators setting one up? For now, the draft purpose statement of the group states that it is to: “Work with businesses and sustainability organizations to develop a state sustainability plan for Arizona. Air quality, drought, fire, tourism, manufacturing, and transportation-these issues are related to each … Read more
As Laurie Roberts of Az Central points out, good legislation did come out of the Arizona State Legislature with regards to measures on giving rights to child rape victims, texting while driving. ELL instruction, AIDs education programs, reforming health care facilities so no more Hacienda horror stories occur, and a much-needed drought plan with neighboring … Read more
With union members from Arizona Pipe Trade Branch 466 in attendance, House Democrats in the Arizona State Legislature, led by Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez, unveiled a budget proposal in the Capital that “invests in all Arizonans and working families.” Unlike the Senate Budget ideas that were leaked last week, this proposal is more aligned with … Read more