Standardizing Local Election Calendar Urged for Arizona Cities
Editorial argues for a uniform, biannual election schedule across Chandler Scottsdale Mesa Tempe Paradise Valley and Phoenix plus school districts. It contends grouping elections would raise turnout cut redundant campaigning reduce cross border disputes and lower costs while preserving local issues and messages. It urges regional leaders to push for coordinated cycles.
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Chandler
Scottsdale
Mesa
Tempe
Paradise Valley
Phoenix
Gilbert
Bob
Tempe launches designated driver program for holidays
Tempe police and local businesses kicked off a designated driver program to keep drunks off the road during December and January. Taverns sign up to offer free coffee or tea to designated drivers, with 44 establishments participating last year and potential expansion to Mesa Chandler Scottsdale and Gilbert.
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Tempe
Mesa
Chandler
Scottsdale
Gilbert
Berry's World policy statement on non discrimination
The notice asserts a policy against discrimination on race color religion sex age disability marital status or national origin. It stresses equal treatment but ends incomplete, suggesting additional policy details or examples may follow. The fragment implies an emphasis on inclusive principles within a broader organizational or publication context.
Annenberg gift fuels nationwide school reform effort
Walter Annenberg’s 500 million dollar pledge, announced at the White House on December 17, backs three leading reform groups the Coalition of Essential Schools, New American Schools Development Corporation, and the Education Commission of the States. Grants will extend to nine large districts and rural electronic libraries with plans for school to work pilots later.
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Walter Annenberg
Richard Riley
Annenberg
White House
United States
Coalition of
Brown University
Theodore R. Sizer
Sizer
New American Schools Development Corporation
David Kearn
Education Commission of the States
Frank Newman
Toys for Toys a reflection on Christmas charity impact
Marilyn Geewax argues that while Toys for Tots donations rise in floods, urban poverty requires long term solutions beyond gifts. She notes diminished joy at charity events, the need for vaccines, safe homes, education, meals, and moral guidance. She urges broader public action to change the culture of poverty beyond seasonal giving.
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Marine Corps
Midwest
Mississippi River
Des Moines
Iowa
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Doug Maceachern
Linda Kelley
Mike Ritter
Annenberg Grant
Bush
Congress
Clinton
Post
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Marilyn Geewax
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