An oblique reference to House Bill 2281 was made by a man of letters a few weeks ago on this Opinion page ("Presumptions, assumptions and Arizona's ban on ethnic studies," by Dr. Neal A. Lester, AFN, June 25). At least, that appears to have been the object of his academic scorn. Since the specific legislation wasn't mentioned, I must assume that was the gist of his fine commentary. One which brought me to hysterical tears, uncontrollable laughter and tooth-grinding anger at its effort in the science of coercion and disinformation. He must be a gift to the college classroom.

An oblique reference to House Bill 2281 was made by a man of letters a few weeks ago on this Opinion page ("Presumptions, assumptions and Arizona's ban on ethnic studies," by Dr. Neal A. Lester, AFN, June 25). At least, that appears to have been the object of his academic scorn. Since the specific legislation wasn't mentioned, I must assume that was the gist of his fine commentary. One which brought me to hysterical tears, uncontrollable laughter and tooth-grinding anger at its effort in the science of coercion and disinformation. He must be a gift to the college classroom.

I'm a senior at Desert Vista High School. I've always wanted to become a teacher, so I worked hard to earn the Arizona Board of Regents Scholarship (or AIMS Scholarship) to avoid enormous long-term debt with only a modest salary.

The Arizona House recently passed a bill onto the House floor that would oblige Arizona university students to pay $2,000 dollars of tuition out of pocket. This bill drastically increases student debt, which for an undergraduate student, is on average $21,000.

Many Arizona university students may find themselves paying more to go to school should a minimum tuition bill, HB 2675 sponsored by Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, become law.

As the 2012 state Legislative gets under way, AAA hopes that legislators will take an important step in protecting Arizona children. HB 2154 aims to do just that, providing a long overdue update to Arizona's outdated child passenger law.

Finally, after years of legislative fighting and deadlock, some reasonable reform measures are moving that would curb abuses by irresponsible homeowners associations.

New legislative proposals introduced by state lawmakers, and their prime sponsors.

Apparently, someone told the Arizona Legislators that we needed more government control in our workplace. They have created a bill calling for a bigger government and a policy that interferes in free business. Even though I support the principles behind HB 2625 I cannot support the manner in which our legislators propose the law is to be enacted. There are many roads that lead to our values; the road proposed by this bill, presents a hindrance to both our economy and our health. We need smaller government, less government interference in our businesses, and we certainly don’t need more Obamacare. I intend to contact my legislator and tell them to vote against HB 2625, and would encourage all who believe in family values and support American enterprise to do the same.

State lawmakers moved on two fronts Thursday to make it harder for a teen to terminate her pregnancy. And they are preparing to enact a third that would hinder teens who want to get birth control.

Legislation that would require children younger than 8 years old or under 4-feet-9-inches tall to sit in a booster seat when riding in a vehicle passed out of the state House late Thursday. HB 2154 will now move to the Senate for consideration.

Leaders of Arizona's universities and community colleges oppose lawmakers' plans to allow concealed firearms on their campuses.

Some homeowners associations and their management companies are getting nervous about a new round of state laws going into effect Wednesday.

August 23, 2004

Today in Arizona, rural-area developers can build new subdivisions even when the state deems the water supply inadequate.

Future recall elections would be conducted with both a primary and general election under the terms of legislation approved Thursday by the House.