Legislature ends session without Success by Six and reform
Gov. Symington plans a special session to revisit two major items left undone by the closing of the legislative session. Success by Six would expand prenatal care, immunizations, parenting counseling and preschool access to at risk children, while education reform includes charter schools and the 21st Century Schools program, with vouchers removed for now. Leaders must separate nonvoucher reform from vouchers to secure passage and avoid another year of delay.
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Williams Gateway zoning clash could reshape East Valley growth
Mesa Gilbert and Queen Creek face pressure from Williams Gateway Airport as they weigh a subdivision near the flight path. Developer Dean Sellers seeks a delay until after the May 3 election, gambling on a friendlier council as noise and safety concerns threaten the airport driven economic engine for Sky Harbor.
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Senate bill to expand law on violence against women sparks debate
National correspondent Tom Teepen reports on how the Violence Against Women Act splits opinion. The House and Senate versions would fund rape-victim counseling and allow evidence on a victim's dress or history as defence in some cases. Critics warn of pretrial detention, mandatory restitution, and a potential broader federal civil suit option for gender-motivated crimes.
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Smokers in Society Face Rising Public Hostility
A distorted discussion notes that smokers are increasingly viewed as reprehensible. It recalls magazine claims of growing intolerance, cites health concerns and dining etiquette frictions, and portrays a broad social shift toward stigmatizing smoking without endorsing explicit responses or policies.
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