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Pinal County pulls speed cameras, Pima wants some
TUCSON – Pima County officials want to install 20 speed enforcement cameras to slow traffic, while neighboring Pinal County is pulling them because the new sheriff believes they are primarily... […]
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... […]
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... […]
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... […]
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... […]
Waring proposes ‘irresponsible’ tax cut
Sen. Jim Waring, R-Phoenix, is at it again. He is proposing a repeal of the state school equalization tax rate that will take away $250 million dollars of revenue that... […]
Plunging into Glen Canyon Dam
Smoke billows from the slightly tardy blast commemorating the beginning of the construction of Glen Canyon Dam. As early as 1916, noises were made about building a dam at Glen... […]
Study shows air pollution causes increase in children's asthma attacks
A study conducted by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has revealed a correlation between asthma attacks in children and increased air pollution in the Valley. The study was... […]
Bill curbs public funds for media announcements
Three years ago, Gov. Janet Napolitano was featured on a state-sponsored billboard to promote Arizona tourism and safe driving on the state’s highways. The move was lambasted by her Republican... […]
AZ Supreme Court may fasttrack League's $30M suit against state
The Arizona Supreme Court will meet Jan. 6 to decide whether to accept a case that challenges a law passed last session that forces the state's local governments to contribute... […]
Larger suicide prevention efforts planned for ASU
A federal grant awarded to Arizona State University in December will allow the university to expand mental health services and suicide prevention efforts to the Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses.... […]
Budget crisis calls
Facing an enormous revenue shortfall, the current secretary of state and soon to be governor, Jan Brewer, has expressed her potential openness to raising taxes. Meanwhile the former Speaker of... […]
