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Pelosi to head up fundraiser for Kirkpatrick, Lord
Two Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives will be getting some help from one of the party's biggest names. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will attend a fundraiser on Oct. 6 for... […]
McCain says Obama policies will deepen recession
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lagging in the polls, Republican presidential candidate John McCain unleashed a blistering attack on his Democratic rival, saying the race comes down to a simple question: ”Country... […]
Prosecutor named to probe US attorneys' firings
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Michael Mukasey has appointed a prosecutor to pursue possible criminal charges against Republicans who were involved in the controversial firings of U.S. attorneys. His move follows the leading... […]
Phoenix to get nearly $40 million housing grant
The city of Phoenix is getting a nearly $40 million grant from a housing and economic recovery law passed by Congress during the summer. The money could be used to... […]
Appeals court reverses smoking ban on Phoenix cigar shop
Amar Patel, co-owner of Magnum’s Cigars, Wine and Spirits The Arizona Court of Appeals on Sept. 30 delivered a blow against the regulatory powers of the Arizona Department of Health... […]
AZ congressional delegation votes unanimously against bailout
Democratic and Republican members of Arizona's congressional delegation found common ground on Monday, voting unanimously against a $700 billion bailout package that aimed to boost the nation's failing financial industry.... […]
Guadalupe sues Arpaio to keep police protection
MESA – Officials in the Phoenix suburb of Guadalupe have filed a federal lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in hopes their town won't be left without police protection.... […]
South Phoenix lawmakers rally opposition to Honeywell settlement
South Phoenix lawmakers and a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission are hoping to reverse a recent environmental settlement that directed $1 million to a regional initiative aimed at preventing... […]
Arizona governments hurt by Lehman collapse
Arizona's communities and governments could lose nearly $40 million combined as a result of the collapse of Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers, according to state records. Pima County alone... […]
AZ Supreme Court won't reconsider petition rule
The Arizona Supreme Court is standing by a legal doctrine that leans toward allowing initiative measures to go on the ballot even if there are small errors on petitions that... […]
Putting public safety first
When I entered the race for Maricopa County attorney eight months ago, I knew I had an uphill climb. But I believed that if I was able to focus attention... […]
Hay, Kirkpatrick face off to replace Renzi in CD1
By the numbers, Arizona’s 1st Congressional District is a Democratic one, but the last few elections haven’t played out that way.Now, between their candidate’s name recognition and the scandal surrounding... […]
