Deconstructing Janet
Sure, she can beat wacky legislators into submission. But just what has Governor Janet Napolitano done for the state of Arizona, particularly her pet cause, the children? In a three-week series, we take a hard look -- and offer Janet some suggestions for what she can do in her next term.
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Raising ArizonaFeatureOkay, Janet, you won. Now what?By: By Robert Nelson -Published: November 09, 2006
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Teenage WastelandFeatureIt's up to Governor Janet Napolitano to make sure history doesn't repeat itself -- that is, boldly reform juvenile corrections. Or at least make sure someone's watchingBy: By Amy Silverman -Published: November 02, 2006
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BreathlessFeatureDespite a lot of hoopla at the beginning of Napolitano's administration, environmental protections for kids have not improved muchBy: By Megan Irwin -Published: November 02, 2006
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BrokenFeatureThe system that serves tiny children with disabilities is nowhere near fixed, after years of trying on the governor's watchBy: By Susie Steckner -Published: November 02, 2006
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The State of Her StateFeatureFew argue that Janet Napolitano has been a good governor. The question is, why isn't she great?By: By Robert Nelson -Published: October 26, 2006
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Suffer the ChildrenFeatureGovernor Napolitano made CPS reform a top priority. But it's been a tough four yearsBy: By Sarah Fenske -Published: October 26, 2006
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