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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... […]
Kyrene school official hopes Democrat winds still blowing in District 20
Republican candidates for House say McCain, GOP tradition will prevail
Former snowbird takes on Arizona native for District 30 Senate seat
Whichever candidate voters in state Senate District 30 choose, they will be getting someone with years of experience in elected government. The only question is whether that experience was gained... […]
Melvin, Cage draw sharp policy contrasts during debate
On issue after issue, the candidates for the District 26 Senate seat drew a sharp contrast during a debate in Tucson with just weeks to go before the November election. ... […]
Up Close with Jesse Ventura
On his way out of an Arizona Senate office one afternoon, Jesse Ventura, former governor of Minnesota, was told he is an example of what makes America great. The point... […]
Charleston: Tougher than Tombstone≠
J.W. Swart’s Saloon in Charleston “If a corpse had a gun on him and the fatal shot came from the front, you didn’t look for the killer.” Such was one... […]
Arizona’s movie momentum going strong, at least for now
Focus on Film • Actor Tom Arnold was in Phoenix between April 3 and April 10 for the Phoenix Film Festival at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 movie theater. Arnold stars... […]
Nation’s youngest mayor takes reins at Commerce Department
Confident 30-year-old talks about dodging a bullet in a restaurant, serving in D.C. and plans for keeping Arizona competitive
It’s ‘us vs. them’ in Senate District 5
In rural areas, the real opponent is Maricopa County
