Success by Six editorial faces a hearing logjam
The piece urges Arizona lawmakers to back the Success by Six program expanding prenatal care immunizations early childhood education and parent support to prevent juvenile crime. It singles out Rep Bob Burns for not scheduling a hearing and argues broad public support and bipartisan backing justify committee discussion and a path to passage.
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Bob Burns
Glendale
House Appropriations Committee
Burns
Arizona
Deaf satellite classroom opens at Sanborn Elementary East Valley
Deaf preschoolers from across the East Valley can attend classes closer to home starting Monday. Chandler Unified School District, the Day School, and Getz Charitable Trust funded a satellite program at Sanborn Elementary with room, materials, and half the teacher salary. the rest came from a family. The program uses sign language and offers both hearing and nonhearing experiences, but funding is assured only through year end.
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Sanborn
East Valley
Phoenix
Tykes
Chandler Unified School
Getz Charitable Trust
Phoenix Day School
Sanborn Elementary
Valley Forward backs Legislature on stalled transportation program
Valley Forward Association applauds legislative willingness to address barriers slowing the Valley's transportation program. The 25-year-old group seeks governance and funding reforms, a unified one-stop planning approach, and consideration of rail and toll options while emphasizing air quality and timely decisions. Bill Meek, co-chair, Transportation Committee.
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Valley Forward Association
Valley
Valley Forward
Papago
ValTrans
Bill Meek
Congress clings to corrupt conflicts of interest
A former county ruling blocks Betsey Bayless from voting on a Maricopa County stadium tax due to a personal stake. The piece likens Congress to a system that exempts itself from ethics rules, citing Sen. Max Baucus and Sen. Steve Symms amid long-standing conflicts. It recalls Ambrose Bierce on politics as private profit.
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Congress
Maricopa County
U.S
Betsey Bayless
Bayless
Congressional
U.S. Congress
Max Baucus
Montana
Senate
Steve Symms
Idaho
Senate Finance Committee
House of Representatives
Ambrose Bierce
Bierce
Irreconcilable differences and broken child protection
Michael C. Coakley of Mesa criticizes the system as broken. He argues licensing, waiting periods, and stronger action by police and caregivers are needed to prevent abuse and neglect, saying reports to DES are often buried and cases go nowhere. He urges readers to write congressmen for reform.
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Ms. Lobianco
Department of Economic Security
Michael C. Coakley Mesa
International Criminal Court discussed for global justice
The piece argues the 1994 establishment of an International Criminal Court within the United Nations could advance global justice. It cites a 1993 US Commission recommendation and notes current ad hoc tribunals lack deterrence, urging a permanent world court to handle genocide war crimes and crimes against diplomats. Norman Cousins is quoted on global unity and safety.
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International
ICC
United Nations
United States
Norman Cousins
Tonya Harding and the American Olympic Ideal
Harding mirrors truth about American society as Tonya faces public scrutiny and potential Olympic selection. Debates frame her as symbol of urban America versus Nancy Kerrigan’s princess image, while legal rights and possible lawsuits loom. The piece argues for including Tonya, despite controversy, to reflect real American identity.
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Harding
Tonya
Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy
Middle America
Tony
America
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Dan McCarthy
Katherine Barriss
Liz Merritt
Doug Maceachern
Linda Kelley
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Gilbert
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