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Joseph Flaherty

Joseph Flaherty is a staff writer at New Times. Originally from Wisconsin, he is a graduate of Middlebury College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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Legislation Seeks to Relax Arizona’s Restrictive English-Only Teaching Mandate

Legislation Seeks to Relax Arizona’s Restrictive English-Only Teaching Mandate

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 16, 2019

“Arizona’s current law has limited us to a model that is based on very little research.”

Will Arizona Finally Join 47 Other States and Ban Texting While Driving in 2019?

Will Arizona Finally Join 47 Other States and Ban Texting While Driving in 2019?

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 15, 2019

After years of attempts, the death of a Salt River police officer might motivate Arizona lawmakers to ban texting while driving.

State of the State: What Governor Doug Ducey Said, and What He Meant

State of the State: What Governor Doug Ducey Said, and What He Meant

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 14, 2019

“With revenue soaring, some have suggested, ‘Loosen up, let the good times roll,’” Ducey said. “Ladies and gentleman, we’ve seen that movie before.”

As Drought Deadline Looms, Arizona Lawmakers Take Water 101

As Drought Deadline Looms, Arizona Lawmakers Take Water 101

By Elizabeth Whitman and OthersJanuary 14, 2019

They have less than three weeks to review and approve a Drought Contingency Plan.

Teachers’ Union to Bring Back Plan to Tax the Rich If State Doesn’t Fund Schools

Teachers’ Union to Bring Back Plan to Tax the Rich If State Doesn’t Fund Schools

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 11, 2019

“Our students and our schools need funding now. We cannot wait and kick the can down the road once again,” Joe Thomas said.

Arizona High School Drops ‘Scarlet Badge’ Policy After ACLU Inquiry

Arizona High School Drops ‘Scarlet Badge’ Policy After ACLU Inquiry

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 9, 2019

The district is ending a policy that the ACLU of Arizona said “publicly identifies and shames underperforming students.”

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Arizona Lawmaker Proposes ‘Charter-izing’ Procurement Rules for School Districts

Arizona Lawmaker Proposes ‘Charter-izing’ Procurement Rules for School Districts

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 9, 2019

“We know all this abuse is going on in the charter [sector], now we’re going to turn around and give the same thing to the school districts.”

‘Casa Grande’ Means ‘Victim of the Housing Crisis’: Viral Video Skewers Arizona City

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 8, 2019

“They say there’s nothing to do in [Casa Grande]. But there’s an old water slide that you can slide down, and die.”

What Fresh Hell Awaits During Arizona’s New Legislative Session?

What Fresh Hell Awaits During Arizona’s New Legislative Session?

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 7, 2019

January 14 marks the beginning of Arizona’s 54th Legislature. How will the session play out?

Arizona’s Settlement With For-Profit College Operator to Erase $22 Million in Debt

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 3, 2019

Over 6,000 eligible Arizonans who attended colleges run by Career Education Corp. can have debt held by the school erased.

Arizona Lawmaker Lifted Teacher Code of Ethics From Far-Right Group

Arizona Lawmaker Lifted Teacher Code of Ethics From Far-Right Group

By Steven Hsieh and OthersJanuary 3, 2019

State Representative Mark Finchem’s education bill looks eerily similar to model legislation published by anti-Muslim David Horowitz’s Freedom Center.

ACLU:  ‘Scarlet Badge’ Policy at Arizona High School Shames Students

ACLU: ‘Scarlet Badge’ Policy at Arizona High School Shames Students

By Joseph FlahertyJanuary 1, 2019

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona is demanding that the school district in Cottonwood end a policy which “publicly identifies and shames underperforming students.”

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Video: Arizona Lawmaker Arrested After Testy Exchange With State Troopers

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 21, 2018

Representative David Cook lost two committee assignments, including his seat on the House Public Safety Committee.

Arizona Lawmaker David Cook During DUI Arrest: “Don’t Worry, You’ll Get Yours”

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 20, 2018

“Do you know what you’re doing son?” Cook reportedly told a DPS officer. “You’re making a mistake.”

David Stringer Defender Sends Unhinged Racist Letter to East Valley NAACP

David Stringer Defender Sends Unhinged Racist Letter to East Valley NAACP

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 20, 2018

It’s not the first time he has received a hateful message, but this letter felt unique, East Valley NAACP President Roy Tatem said.

C is for Coup: The Secretive Turkish Religious Movement Tied to Arizona Charter Schools

C is for Coup: The Secretive Turkish Religious Movement Tied to Arizona Charter Schools

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 20, 2018

Experts link the well-regarded Arizona charter network Sonoran Schools to the Gulen movement in Turkey and layers of political intrigue.

Newly Appointed Martha McSally Sidesteps Bitter Senate Race: ‘Election is Over’

Newly Appointed Martha McSally Sidesteps Bitter Senate Race: ‘Election is Over’

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 18, 2018

“The election is over, and the people have spoken, and I’m honored to have this appointment,” Martha McSally said.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Appoints Martha McSally to the U.S. Senate

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 18, 2018

Martha McSally, who lost her Senate race, is headed to the Senate anyway.

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County Attorney Bill Montgomery Leaves Twitter; Next Stop, U.S. Senate?

County Attorney Bill Montgomery Leaves Twitter; Next Stop, U.S. Senate?

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 17, 2018

On his personal account @Veritas_ad_res, Montgomery had tweeted around 3,800 times. By Monday morning, the account had gone dark.

Want Public Records From the Arizona Governor’s Office? Be Prepared to Wait

Want Public Records From the Arizona Governor’s Office? Be Prepared to Wait

By Joseph FlahertyDecember 17, 2018

Some records lingered in the governor’s office for around a year before they were finally turned over to the requestor.

In Latest Racist Remarks, Rep. David Stringer Says Black People Don’t ‘Blend In’

In Latest Racist Remarks, Rep. David Stringer Says Black People Don’t ‘Blend In’

By Steven Hsieh and OthersNovember 30, 2018

David Stringer also says Somali American students don’t look like “every other kid.”

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Urged Governor to Tap Bill Montgomery for Senate

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Urged Governor to Tap Bill Montgomery for Senate

By Joseph FlahertyNovember 27, 2018

“I hope you will consider Bill Montgomery, one of the few who could fill Sen. McCain’s shoes,” Justice Clint Bolick wrote in a text message.

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