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Up Close with Rep. Steve Montenegro
Hispanic Republican brings conservative views to House
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... […]
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... […]
Hay leads effort to amend Constitution to secure secret-ballot elections
Organizers would need 230,000 valid signatures to qualify for the 2010 ballot
Arizona drivers: look out for new laws in 2009
Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will pay more in 2009 for their hobby due to a law requiring off-road riders pay $25 for a license plate decal to ride their ATV, dirt... […]
Other new laws starting Jan. 1
The following laws took effect on Jan. 1. • ARS 8-350 requires juvenile courts to notify public school districts when a student residing in their district is convicted of a... […]
Analysis: State not well represented by McCain, Renzi
Among Arizona’s 10-member congressional delegation, Sen. John McCain and U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi — both for different reasons — missed the most votes in the 110th Congress, according to a... […]
Light rail attracts 150,000 on opening weekend
The Phoenix area's new light rail attracted more than 150,000 curious riders over the weekend. Riders waited as long as an hour and a half on opening day Dec. 27... […]
Minimum wage in Arizona going up again
The minimum wage in Arizona rises 5 percent to $7.25 an hour on New Year's Day, the third annual increase since voters approved the minimum-wage initiative by a 2-1 ratio... […]
Suit seeks to undo E-Verify requirement
Several national business associations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have filed suit against the federal government seeking to void a requirement that government contractors use a program to verify... […]
Lobbyist Vicki Iseman files $27M suit against New York Times
Claim targets February piece about her relationship with McCain
Clean Elections Institute loses national 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... […]
