Month: February 2017
Arizona legislators desire tax carve out for all that glitters
Rep. Mark Finchem argues that federal policies have made paper money “virtually worthless.” (Photo by Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services). Arguing that federal policies have made...
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Don’t be shy. Put your name in that hat.
A committee established by Flake and McCain to evaluate federal judicial applicants from Arizona was scheduled to have its first meeting today. To read more on this item plus all...
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Arizona law enforcement might not back up Trump’s immigration order
Arizona law enforcement agencies mostly say they won’t participate in widespread immigration raids cracking down on undocumented immigrants, no matter what President Donald Trump’s new executive order says. The Phoenix, Tucson and Nogales...
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Phoenix parents fight for passage of ‘Joe’s Law’ to test drivers for drugs, alcohol
Steve and Tana Smith have agonized over their son’s death for seven months. They want one question answered, but it’s an answer that will never come. The Phoenix couple wants...
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Former Pima County chief deputy pleads guilty in theft case
A former Pima County Sheriff’s Department chief deputy who was accused of misusing money seized under an anti-racketeering law has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft charges. Christopher Radtke changed his...
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Bill transfers burden from parents to prosecutors in some sex cases
A Republican lawmaker wants to change the state’s sexual abuse statutes in response to an Arizona Supreme Court ruling that raised questions about whether parents changing a baby’s diaper could...
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Northern Arizona voters are asking: #WheresBob?
Flagstaff voters have been unable to track down their lawmaker, Republican Rep. Bob Thorpe. And they’re getting worried. They tried calling his office, emailing him and contacting him on social...
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Irrigators Take the Title
Harry Westfall batted .493 that year. Affectionately known as ”Fat” for his hefty physique, he was an outstanding catcher who reputedly could throw a ball to second base on a...
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New CCEC commissioner wants to stay the course
Newly appointed Clean Elections commissioner Amy Chan said she supports the expanded role that CCEC has taken when it comes to independent expenditures and campaign finance enforcement, and that she...
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Letter: Expand the ESA program
I am a father of five wonderful adopted children. Like every parent, I want the best for each one. We are so fortunate to have the empowerment scholarship accounts, allowing...
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Calls often go unheard as constituents increasingly try to engage with lawmakers
Over the course of the last few weeks, in the wake of the election, thousands and thousands of phone calls and emails have poured into elected officials’ offices from all...