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McCain will not vote for stimulus as it stands now
WASHINGTON – Sen. John McCain says it will take some big changes before he would vote for the Obama administration's stimulus package. The Arizona Republican, who calls himself a member... […]
Bennett sworn in as secretary of state
Former Senate President Ken Bennett gets a hug from Gov. Jan Brewer moments before he is sworn as secretary of state Jan. 26 on the second floor of the old... […]
Bivens out after Eckerstrom's last-minute bid
Don Bivens (shown) was defeated by Paul Eckerstrom in the race for state Democratic Party chairman. In a stunning upset, former Pima County Democratic Party Chairman Paul Eckerstrom has wrested... […]
Bill would allow Treasurer to hire own attorneys
State lawmakers on Jan. 27, will hear a proposal that could signal the beginning of the end of a lengthy legal quarrel between Attorney General Terry Goddard and State Treasurer... […]
Pullen defeats James for GOP chairmanship
In the end, the applause after the candidates' speeches was an accurate barometer of how the election would go, and Randy Pullen was re-elected chairman of the Arizona Republican Party.... […]
Southern Discomfort
It took about half-a-dozen years and a similar number of attempts to pass legislation to allow victims of domestic violence to opt out of their rental contracts without incurring termination... […]
Earthquake!
Tombstone doctor George Goodfellow stumbled upon plate tectonics – before it was fashionable. James Parker, a young lieutenant billeted at Fort Huachuca, chose the afternoon of May 3, 1887, to... […]
Democrats watch TV coverage of Obama inauguration
Roughly 300 excited Arizona Democrats celebrated the inauguration of President Barack Obama Jan. 20 at Stoudemire’s restaurant in downtown Phoenix. The crowd joined others across the nation in watching the... […]
Slash-and-burn approach would undermine state
For too long, education has been relegated to a budget line-item, haggled over like the price of coffee in India. Investment in education must be viewed as an investment in... […]
Sour economy no deterrent for business-minded students
Like many people across the country, Ted Tindall recently found himself in a dire economic situation.A 17-year veteran of the civil engineering field, he was let go in October by... […]
State universities focus on quality despite budget crunch
January might be the time for New Year’s resolutions and making plans for the coming year, but preparations for the upcoming academic year have dominated in the offices of the... […]
Three bills filed to repeal equalization tax
Waring, Harper author identical Senate measures; Biggs offers mirror version in House
