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More AZ workers turning to employee-assistance programs
Ever-worsening news of the economy is causing anxiety among the Arizona workforce, and more workers are turning to employer-provided Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for psychological counseling and financial advice. EAP […]
HOA bills address neighborhood concerns
Several bills are expected to be filed during this year's state legislative session in an attempt to strengthen communities and address neighborhood concerns. One proposed measure would give homeowners associations […]
Expansion of ADA law expected to cause a windfall of claims
Valley lawyers predict changes to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will make 2009 the "year of the ADA claim" as employee protections from workplace discrimination expand. "In the […]
Kyl: Napolitano Senate hearing set for Jan. 15
Gov. Janet Napolitano's confirmation hearings will begin Jan. 15 in the Senate Homeland Security Committee, according to a report in Congressional Quarterly that was confirmed by Sen. Jon Kyl. The […]
County attorney's ouster sought in Stapley case
Lawyers for embattled Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley, who's facing multiple criminal counts related to his financial-disclosure forms, are trying to get County Attorney Andrew Thomas removed as prosecutor in […]
Goddard cuts 20 from AG staff
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard With Arizona's massive budget deficit looming over all facets of state government, Attorney General Terry Goddard is taking preemptive action. Goddard on Jan. 6 announced […]
AZ Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in League lawsuit
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case that challenges a law passed last session that forces the state's local governments to contribute nearly $30 million […]
Brewer names two more to gubernatorial staff
Jan Brewer continued to fill out her gubernatorial staff, naming Richard Bark as her deputy chief of staff for policy and Joe Kanefield as her general counsel. "Both of these […]
Martin: AZ on course to run out of money within weeks
If the Legislature doesn't act soon, the state will be forced to borrow money to cover the daily cost of running government for the first time since the Great Depression, according to state Treasurer […]
Unemployment, insurance costs boost AHCCCS enrollment
A rise in both statewide unemployment rates and the cost of health care insurance has led to record enrollment in the state's Medicaid system, putting additional strain on the cash-strapped […]
Medicare pilot program launched in Arizona, Utah
The New Year brings greater access to medical records for seniors in Arizona and Utah with the start of a Medicare pilot program allowing beneficiaries to choose one of four […]
Dem lawmakers to meet with Brewer, Napolitano
Democrat leaders are planning seperate meetings Jan. 8 with Gov. Janet Napolitano and her soon-to-be replacement Jan Brewer. They are scheduled to meet with the Democratic governor in the morning and […]
