Advertise with Googlier.com USD | Arizona Capitol Times https://azcapitoltimes.com Your Inside Source for Arizona Government, Politics and Business Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:23:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.11 https://azcapitoltimes.com/files/2023/05/az17.jpg USD | Arizona Capitol Times https://azcapitoltimes.com 32 32 43761567 State finally replaces wasteful education data system https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2015/07/29/state-finally-replaces-wasteful-education-data-system/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2015/07/29/state-finally-replaces-wasteful-education-data-system/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:23:40 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=87313 A new data system that counts students and calculates how much money each school receives for them began running on July 28 to replace a dysfunctional system that education leaders said was wasting millions of dollars.

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]]>   A new data system that counts students and calculates how much money each school receives for them began running on July 28 to replace a dysfunctional system that education...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2015/07/29/state-finally-replaces-wasteful-education-data-system/feed/ 0 87313 Big obstacles face Democrat’s effort to legalize marijuana https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/12/30/big-obstacles-face-democrats-effort-to-legalize-marijuana/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/12/30/big-obstacles-face-democrats-effort-to-legalize-marijuana/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:24:31 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=80919 Rep. Mark Cardenas, D-Phoenix, hopes to convince colleagues to approve legalizing marijuana for recreational use by adults.

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]]> He admits the plan is a political longshot. But Rep. Mark Cardenas, D-Phoenix, hopes to convince colleagues to approve legalizing marijuana for recreational use by adults, if for no other...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/12/30/big-obstacles-face-democrats-effort-to-legalize-marijuana/feed/ 2 80919 Douglas’ first task: Administering state’s new Common Core test https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/11/14/diane-douglas-first-task-administering-az-new-common-core-test/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/11/14/diane-douglas-first-task-administering-az-new-common-core-test/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:45:51 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=79906 The first task for Diane Douglas, who calls her election to superintendent of public instruction a mandate to end Common Core, will be overseeing the state’s new test for measuring public school students under the learning standards.

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]]> In an Oct. 8, 2012 photo, then-Glendale city council candidate Diane Douglas speaks during a debate. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) The first task for...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/11/14/diane-douglas-first-task-administering-az-new-common-core-test/feed/ 0 79906 APS’ view: Expanding the solar market in Arizona https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/10/24/aps-view%e2%80%88expanding-the-solar-market-in-arizona/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/10/24/aps-view%e2%80%88expanding-the-solar-market-in-arizona/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:31:00 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=79046 At APS we are always planning for what’s next in Arizona’s energy future, and much of this focus has been on making sure energy in this state is sustainable for the long term. Our customers tell us they want more opportunities for rooftop solar, and we’ve listened and proposed a program that will bring more solar energy to the state.

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]]> At APS we are always planning for what’s next in Arizona’s energy future, and much of this focus has been on making sure energy in this state is sustainable for...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/10/24/aps-view%e2%80%88expanding-the-solar-market-in-arizona/feed/ 0 79046 Miracle drug costing Arizona millions in unexpected expenses https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/10/02/hepatitis-miracle-drug-costing-arizona-millions-in-unexpected-expenses/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/10/02/hepatitis-miracle-drug-costing-arizona-millions-in-unexpected-expenses/#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:37:53 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=78399 Arizona’s Medicaid program is trying to keep from breaking the bank by doling out a high-priced miracle drug with a high cure rate for Hepatitis C to only a small percentage of patients who are in the late stages of the disease.

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]]> Arizona’s Medicaid program is trying to keep from breaking the bank by doling out a high-priced miracle drug with a high cure rate for Hepatitis C to only a small...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/10/02/hepatitis-miracle-drug-costing-arizona-millions-in-unexpected-expenses/feed/ 0 78399 Late ‘dark money’ spending aided Quezada win https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/09/17/late-dark-money-spending-aided-martin-quezada-win/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/09/17/late-dark-money-spending-aided-martin-quezada-win/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:56:08 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=77927 Democratic Rep. Martin Quezada won his Senate primary race against fellow lawmaker Lydia Hernandez by only 90 votes, and Quezada said the final push by a “dark money” group probably helped put him over the top.

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]]> Democrat Reps. Lydia Hernandez and Martin Quezada. Democratic Rep. Martin Quezada won his Senate primary race against fellow lawmaker Lydia Hernandez by only 90 votes, and...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/09/17/late-dark-money-spending-aided-martin-quezada-win/feed/ 0 77927 Ducey self-funding hits $650,000 in past week https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/08/19/ducey-self-funding-hits-650000-in-past-week/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/08/19/ducey-self-funding-hits-650000-in-past-week/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:51:43 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=76855 Doug Ducey put another $500,000 of his own into his gubernatorial campaign for the final push before the Aug. 26 Republican primary.

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]]> Arizona Treasurer Doug Ducey (Photo by Liz Kotalik/Cronkite News Service) Doug Ducey put another $500,000 of his own into his gubernatorial campaign for the final push...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/08/19/ducey-self-funding-hits-650000-in-past-week/feed/ 0 76855 Chambers’ dilemma: After Common Core and Medicaid, who should they endorse? https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/05/12/az-chambers-mull-endorsements-after-common-core-medicaid/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/05/12/az-chambers-mull-endorsements-after-common-core-medicaid/#respond Mon, 12 May 2014 15:22:57 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=73435 In the last two years, more than two dozen legislators who had received the support of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the 2012 elections fought the business community on two of its biggest policy battles — upholding Common Core and expanding Medicaid.

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]]> In the last two years, more than two dozen legislators who had received the support of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the 2012 elections fought the business...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/05/12/az-chambers-mull-endorsements-after-common-core-medicaid/feed/ 0 73435 More cuts expected as Senate postpones budget debate until Tuesday morning https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/03/31/more-cuts-expected-as-senate-postpones-budget-debate-until-tuesday-morning/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/03/31/more-cuts-expected-as-senate-postpones-budget-debate-until-tuesday-morning/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2014 01:07:20 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=71835 The Arizona Senate delayed debate on a $9.23 billion spending plan Monday afternoon as lawmakers prepare amendments to the budget and Senate President Andy Biggs finds a means to further cut funding for district charter schools.

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]]> The Arizona Senate delayed debate on a $9.23 billion spending plan Monday afternoon as lawmakers prepare amendments to the budget and Senate President Andy Biggs finds a means to further...

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]]> https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/03/31/more-cuts-expected-as-senate-postpones-budget-debate-until-tuesday-morning/feed/ 1 71835 Senator amends ‘sloppy’ report, defends driving 16K miles on campaign’s dime https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/02/14/az-sen-don-shooter-amends-sloppy-report-defends-driving-16k-miles-on-campaigns-dime/ https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2014/02/14/az-sen-don-shooter-amends-sloppy-report-defends-driving-16k-miles-on-campaigns-dime/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:04:10 +0000 https://azcaptimes.wpenginepowered.com/?p=69896 A senator who has come under fire for filing a campaign finance report that showed he paid himself nearly $20,000 in 2013 for fuel and mileage costs has filed a new report that cuts the total nearly in half.

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]]> Yuma Republican Sen. Don Shooter (File Photo) A senator who has come under fire for filing a campaign finance report that showed he paid himself nearly...

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