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Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Common Core: a primer on understanding the program

Common Core: a primer on understanding the program

Joseph D'andre April 29, 2015

The state of education in the United States is an intensely debated topic as the U.S. education rank has slipped to 14th in the world according to Pearson’s Global Index of Cognitive Skills and Educational...

Legislative roundup: Fast-paced finished to session

Legislative roundup: Fast-paced finished to session

Terry Wimmer April 3, 2015

PHOENIX — The hours dragged on Thursday into the evening and then into the early morning Friday as lawmakers moved bill after bill to reach a historic — and chaotic — early finish to the legislative...

Legislative dreams buried in session's final days

Legislative dreams buried in session’s final days

Terry Wimmer March 31, 2015

PHOENIX — Concealed weapons in buildings. Ending Common Core. No texting while driving. All dead this legislative session. These would-be bills joined many others that passed away either in the legislative...

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Legislative roundup: Last call for bills

Terry Wimmer March 27, 2015

PHOENIX — The Legislature is well into the homestretch with the goal to wrap up the session before Easter still in its sights. This led to busy days and long nights at the Capitol this week. Last call...

Legislative roundup: Powdered alcohol, guns and secrecy

Legislative roundup: Powdered alcohol, guns and secrecy

Terry Wimmer March 20, 2015

PHOENIX — The Legislature is on track to finish its business early this year with this week being the final one for most committee meetings. The goal for legislators is to wrap up the session in the...

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