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DPS credits speed cameras, more officers for fewer accidents
Fatal accidents on Phoenix freeways are in decline, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety is crediting the state’s controversial speed cameras as one of the primary reasons.Since photo-enforcement cameras... […]
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... […]
Konopnicki floats bill to ban inmate smoking
Supporters say it would reduce health care costs, increase prison safety
Allen tries again with medical malpractice reform
This time, the political climate is more favorable
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... […]
Critics target ACC decision on power line extensions
Mike Wyllie stands on one of his properties near 339th Avenue and Broadway. A recent policy change will cost him thousands of dollars for what was once a free service,... […]
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... […]
Clean Elections Institute loses money stream, seeks donations
The Clean Elections Institute, a privately-funded interest group, is reportedly broke and has issued a call for contributions to help protect the state’s system of publicly-funded political campaigns.A variety of... […]
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... […]
Up Close with Rep. Steve Montenegro
Hispanic Republican brings conservative views to House
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... […]
