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Category Archives: education
To Be A “Best Value” State
Blue light special is a phrase Kmart used to use to draw attention to certain sales merchandise. It became synonymous with a discount or bargain, as in bargain basement. “It’s difficult to remember…” writes Nikelle Murphy on CheatSheet.com, “that Kmart … Continue reading
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Tagged Mark Finchem, tax credits, tax cuts
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Stop the Madness
Despite the fact that at least 75% of Arizona corporations pay only the minimum $50 in taxes each year, the Arizona Legislature recently worked to pass yet another tax credit to keep corporate tax revenue from reaching the state’s General … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona Legislature, JLBC, STOs, tax credits
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Size of the Pie
Anyone who has been to my website, seen my campaign materials, or heard me speak, knows that quality public education is a priority for me. Truth is, being a good teacher is hard work, and it isn’t getting any easier … Continue reading
Look beyond next election to the children
As published in the Arizona Republic on 12/28/17. Too many Arizona lawmakers are focused on their next election, not the next generation. Arizonans have been clear about their support for public education. Unfortunately, many lawmakers prefer to cater to powerful, … Continue reading
The Will to Get it Done
Hooray for our pubic schools! Election Day 2017 saw 84% of bond and override questions approved on the ballot statewide. Voters obviously have a high level of trust in their neighborhood school districts and locally-elected governing boards. Maricopa County ballot … Continue reading
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Tagged az legislature, budget, fiscal responsibility, taxes
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AZ Needs Real Fiscal Responsibility
The AZ Republic recently reportedly on the reduction in state revenue caused by the Legislature cutting the budget of the AZ Department of Revenue (DOR). I’ve previously talked and written about this penny wise, pound foolish move, and this article … Continue reading
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Tagged az legislature, budget, corporations, government, taxes
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We Need Fiscal Responsibility Now
While I applaud Jim Swanson’s call to the business community “to lead” in securing additional funding for Arizona’s K–12 educational system, I believe his solution of a 1.5 cent per dollar sales tax is a less than ideal way to … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, fiscal responsibility, jobs, poverty, taxes
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Common Ground 