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'Plead to the Lead'
Prisoners who have been sentenced are led to a bus to take them back to jail, following a morning in court. Roughly four years ago, a “No Deals” policy used... […]
Church leaders rally to support, oppose Proposition 102
Church leaders rally to support, oppose Proposition 102
Paton, Adams receive high honor from Arizona Newspapers Association
Two Republican lawmakers were recognized by the state’s largest newspaper organization for the work they did in opening access to some state records pertaining to children whose families have been... […]
Pierce still stewing over DEQ settlement
Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce joined a handful of Democratic lawmakers last month to lead an uprising against a Department of Environmental Quality pollution settlement in south Phoenix that sent $1... […]
District 7 Senate candidates steer clear of big spending plans
As estimates for the state’s budget shortfall get higher by the day, any candidate with ambitious plans for 2009 will have to keep Arizona’s ever-dwindling cash supply in mind. In... […]
Dems hope to retain vacant House seat in District 23
The formula for a Democratic takeover in the Arizona House of Representatives includes two key strategies: win three or more seats previously held by Republicans and hang on to all... […]
Independent voters will swing District 12 House race
Registration advantage slim for Republican candidates
Health care initiative protects choices
Many proposals swirling around Arizona and the rest of the country would increase government’s role in health care. Their common denominator: reduced individual choice and control over medical decisions.Proposition 101,... […]
Precious Cargo: Spreading water around the Valley
Spreading water around the Valley
Corralling Excess Water: Without this bank, Arizona’s portion of unused Colorado River water would flow right on by – and experts say the state is going to need it
Without this bank, Arizona’s portion of unused Colorado River water would flow right on by – and experts say the state is going to need it
Pressure on state’s tribal water obligations
Among other budget difficulties, some water storage priorities may have to take a back seat in 2009 and beyond.In December of last year, the Arizona Water Banking Authority was designated... […]
