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DPS credits speed cameras, more officers for reduced 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... […]
Renzi tries to wiggle through constitutional loophole
When the framers drafted Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution — the “speech or debate” clause, intended to protect members of Congress from arrest by the executive branch in... […]
Top Capitol stories of 2008
Budget work crimps plans, property tax repeal fails twice, and speed cameras go up statewide
Upclose with Rep.-elect Eric Meyer
Physician, school board member ready to tackle budget issues
Brewer announces staff appointments
Secretary of State Jan Brewer, who is slated to become governor when Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano joins Barack Obama’s Cabinet in Washington, announced two more additions to her gubernatorial staff... […]
All Aboard: Metro light rail begins public service
The Metro light rail line will begin operation in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa on Dec. 27. After years of planning, lots of funding, a few headaches and the addition of... […]
Northern Arizona’s scientists’ delight
U.S. Forest Service researchers collecting data from seedling-count strips in northern Arizona’s Fort Valley Experimental Forest in 1913. Northern Arizona has an amazing array of natural and cultural elements that... […]
The best Capitol quotes of 2008
January“Happy New Year. I thought I would start on a positive note, since the revenue news is so negative.” — Richard Stavneak, Joint Legislative Budget Committee director.“I’m actually real glad... […]
Harper first to file bill to repeal property tax
Sen. Jack Harper has filed a bill to keep in place a property tax relief program that is set to expire next year. One of the biggest battles this past... […]
Maricopa County supervisors hire new lawyer
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors have voted unanimously to take control of civil litigation away from County Attorney Andrew Thomas. The board instead gave the county manager the authority to... […]
TV show latest offbeat tactic for Arpaio
In Arizona, seeing Sheriff Joe Arpaio on TV is nothing new. But the self-described ”America's toughest sheriff'' now has a national platform to pursue lawbreakers that stretches beyond the 5... […]
