Arizona mayors form new education partnership

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is one of a group of mayors from around the state who have formed a partnership to research education issues, share ideas and develop programs to help Arizona students.

on stage 7th Play in a Day: Is that insane or what?

Getting a play on the boards is a bit of insanity. Doing it in 24 hours — including writing the play — is complete, absolute, why-would-you-do-that insanity.

on stage 7th Play in a Day: Is that insane or what?

White House peeved by bank lobbying vs. overhaul

White House officials say they are growing frustrated that the banking industry is fighting President Obama's plan to overhaul financial regulations after taxpayer bailouts helped firms restore profits and new-record compensation for executives.

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The following is an edited transcript of an Aug. 10 Arizona Daily Star interview with U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The transcript has been edited for clarity.

Full transcript of Arizona Daily Star editorial board meeting with Gabrielle Giffords

The following is an edited transcript of an Aug. 10 Arizona Daily Star interview with U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The transcript has been edited for clarity.

City Council should make tax hikes temporary

We're fairly resigned to paying more city taxes in Tucson. That doesn't mean we're pleased about them. Nor do we believe the tax hikes should remain in perpetuity.

So, City High student, you've earned promotion? Prove it

Imagine that for your annual performance evaluation, your boss asked you to stand before your peers and give a 30-minute presentation on your growths and weaknesses, reflecting on what you'd made of the year and what you hoped to do in the coming one.

So, City High student, you've earned promotion? Prove it

Guest opinion: Parent, community involvement in public schools at historic levels

Critics often cite lack of parent and community involvement as a reason schools are failing. Some policy-makers view administrators as a major part of the problem; thinking that schools purposely create barriers to isolate and insulate themselves from those interfering parents and outsiders.

Guest opinion: Parent, community involvement in public schools at historic levels

New on DVD

Every reboot of a longstanding movie franchise brings a home video component, and "Star Trek" is no exception. With the new film currently drawing huge theater crowds, Paramount Pictures has dusted off the first six "Trek" films and given them their hi-def debut on Blu-ray.

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State must define role, purpose of higher education

Meredith Hay, University of Arizona executive vice president and provost, didn't take the bait when asked last week whether the university is "under siege" by the state Legislature.

Obama vows to crack down on overseas tax loopholes

WASHINGTON — President Obama sternly promised on Monday to crack down on companies "that ship jobs overseas" and duck U.S. taxes with offshore havens.