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Record reader response crowns new ‘Best of Capitol’ winners
For some winners in this year’s survey — like Original Hamburger Works for Best Hamburger, Marcus Dell’Artino for Best Hairdo or the Hon. Barry Goldwater for Historical Figure You’d Most... […]
Spat brewing over how much federal money to accept
Gov. Jan Brewer is looking at how Arizona can qualify to receive all of the $4.2 billion in federal stimulus aid, a move that may set her at odds with... […]
Goddard warns against more budget cuts
AG says public safety, consumer protection would be at risk
McCauley’s Mascot
A few buildings mark the alleged Mascot town site. Never did a town of 5,000 — Thomas McCauley’s immodest and boastful projection to investors — materialize. If Thomas N. McCauley... […]
Lawmakers warned: Drug, human-smuggling crimes spilling into AZ
Elements of the Mexican drug and human smuggling trade are spilling into Arizona with alarming frequency, state and federal officials warned members of a Senate committee.Last year, raging wars among... […]
Federal decision clears way for state to receive Medicaid stimulus money
An uncharacteristically swift decision by the federal government has removed a major hurdle that threatened to prevent Arizona from collecting nearly $2 billion in federal matching funds earmarked for Medicaid... […]
Water, power groups seek Supreme Court review of fund sweeps
3 lawsuits so far, more possible regarding $600M in state takeaways
Arizonans hold "Taxpayer Tea Party" at Tempe Town Lake
Arizonans gather at Tempe Town Lake Feb. 27 to protest increases in government spending. (Photo by Anjanette Riley) The crowd did not come dressed as Native Americans, no tea was... […]
Brewer looking to stimulus money to save child care funding
A state program that gives low-income families subsidies for child care that was slashed in last month's budget fix will be working at full capacity again soon, as Gov. Jan... […]
First Things First approves $48M in emergency funds as lawmakers scrutinize spending
A state board that receives funding from a tax on tobacco has approved emergency funding of $48 million for early childhood development programs and grants this week, moving faster than... […]
Record reader response crowns new ‘Best of’ winners
For some winners in this year's survey – like Original Hamburger Works for Best Hamburger, Marcus Dell'Artino for Best Hairdo or the Hon. Barry Goldwater for Historical Figure You'd Most... […]
More questions arise over eligibility for Medicaid stimulus dollars
A major threat preventing Arizona from collecting nearly $2 billion in federal stimulus money over the next three fiscal years was removed this week by a federal decision allowing states... […]
