Monthly Archives: March 2015

Bill to expand judicial impeachment threatens balance of power

“Nonetheless, at [Sen.] Holmes’ request, the Senate Judiciary Committee introduced a bill Tuesday that spells out additional grounds for impeachment, including breach of the public trust or judicial ethics and ‘attempting to subvert fundamental laws and introduce arbitrary power.’ The bill also specifically targets ‘attempting to usurp the power of...
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Abrams funding proposal flawed

There were hearings on Sen. Abrams’ proposed school funding plan earlier this week. We agree with the assessment in this editorial. “Districts would receive ‘success’ ratings based on the number of graduates who within two years earned an industry certification, completed basic military training, enrolled in a third consecutive semester...
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Governor signs block grant bill

We find it appropriate that the governor signed the block grant bill repealing the current school funding formula in a closed ceremony yesterday with no teachers, students, school board members or superintendents. Only legislative leadership stood with him, and they didn’t even notify the press until after 6 pm. “David...
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