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Initiative signature verification process makes a mockery of rule of law
The process of qualifying voter initiatives for the ballot has grown so anarchic that some likely will appear before voters that shouldn't, while at least one that probably should be […]
Tough on crime? Yes, and so be it
Throughout their primary campaign, my opponents said I was too tough on crime. They complained my decision to curtail plea bargains for criminals was misguided. They said my aggressive efforts […]
Pair of Dem write-ins first ever to qualify for Clean Elections money
A pair of Democrats who waged a write-in campaign for the Legislature in this month's elections far surpassed the number of votes needed for their names to appear on the […]
Blendu mulls GOP chairmanship, but obstacles remain
State Sen. Robert Blendu is considering a run to become the next chairman of the Arizona Republican Party after he lost the primary election for his district’s House seats.“This has […]
Lawmakers to CPS: more changes to come
It’s been a challenging year for Arizona’s Child Protective Services, and it’s not over yet.A few months ago, the CPS lost a battle to keep private some of its case […]
Up Close with Roger Vanderpool
Harley-riding DPS director says economy, enforcement keeping illegal immigrants out of AZ
Museum of Northern Arizona turns 80
A Hopi demonstrator at the Hopi Craftsman Exhibition, Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff. Flagstaff’s internationally recognized Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) has the phenomenal distinction of reaching its 80th birthday […]
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Awards• Margie A. Emmermann, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), has been named “2008 State Tourism Director of the Year” by the National Council of State Tourism Directors.This […]
Obama campaign opens new headquarters in Phoenix
Gov. Janet Napolitano joins other Arizona Democrats to kick off the opening of Barack Obama’s Arizona campaign headquarters in Phoenix. With her, from left, are House Minority Whip Steve Gallardo, […]
AZ Dems urge Congress to reject oil-drilling expansion
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema speaks at a press conference Sept. 10 to urge Congress to oppose expanded domestic offshore oil drilling when it takes up energy legislation later this year. She […]
Money for fixing Arizona schools runs short
To plug budget gaps, state lawmakers have raided a fund intended to help school districts make repairs and some officials say it's put a real hurt on districts that […]
AZ court revives suit over fumes death at lake
An Arizona court has revived a lawsuit against Lake Havasu City, saying the city isn't entitled to legal immunity in a case stemming from the death of a California man […]
