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Light rail won’t be running when the bars close
Bar owners, patrons and even members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving are scratching their heads over Metro light rail's decision to put the trains to bed at 11 p.m. rather […]
Brewer picks two more staffers
Secretary of State Jan Brewer, who is slated to become governor when Gov. Janet Napolitano joins Barack Obama's cabinet in Washington, announced two more additions to her gubernatorial staff on […]
Huppenthal accused of theft in sign squabble
State Sen. John Huppenthal has been charged with criminal misdemeanors for cutting down an opposition campaign sign on Election Day last month. Huppenthal, a Chandler Republican, is accused of theft […]
Charged with misdemeanors, Chandler lawmaker defends removing political sign
Sen. John Huppenthal Sen. John Huppenthal has been charged with criminal misdemeanors for cutting down an opposition campaign sign on Election Day last month. The Chandler Republican is accused of […]
Bill to repeal property tax filed
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 […]
Three sanctioned by Corporation Commission
MESA – The Arizona Corporation Commission has voted to sanction a Chandler couple and another city resident for their alleged involvement in a bogus church-based scheme that cost investors more […]
New job will boost Gov. Napolitano's pay
TUCSON – Gov. Janet Napolitano's new job as homeland security secretary will come with a big pay raise. Napolitano will make $191,300 if confirmed by the Senate as a member […]
‘Frost/Nixon’ provides drama with a documentary feel
Richard Nixon (Frank Langella, right) and Michael Sheen (David Frost) in Imagine Entertainment’s “Frost/Nixon.” At first glance, a movie about an interview doesn’t seem like the type of cinematic fare […]
Election officially over as Arizona electors cast votes for McCain
D. Michael Rappaport signs the electoral ballot with John McCain’s name on it. Congress meets Jan. 8 to count all 538 electoral votes. The likely outcome, 173 for McCain, 365 […]
Former Page school chief pleads guilty to theft
Former Page Unified School District Superintendent Greg Conway, 57, of Mesa, pleaded guilty Dec. 17 to theft and agreed to pay $85,000 in restitution, Attorney General Terry Goddard announced. Conway […]
Budget crisis calls for fiscal pragmatism
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 outgoing speaker of […]
‘Soldier’s soldier’ Salazar takes command at AZ National Guard
Gen. Hugo Salazar is the first Latino to lead the Guard in Arizona. It was 1983 when Hugo Salazar was watching television and saw one of the Army’s famous “Be […]
