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Ethics panel sets dates to hear complaint
The ethics panel of the Arizona Senate will meet twice in August to consider the complaint filed by a Democrat against Republican Jack Harper for allegedly breaking the rules on […]
Campaign vs. marriage amendment launched
The gay and lesbian community and its local and national allies have launched a campaign to defeat a ballot measure that gives voters an opportunity to fortify the statutory ban […]
Governor says federal housing measure will benefit Arizona
Arizona's efforts to fight the housing slump will get a boost from federal housing legislation that was signed into law July 30, according to a statement by Gov. Janet Napolitano. […]
McCain, Obama Narrow Veep Lists
A spike in gossip and rumors around Washington that presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain were moments away from announcing their vice presidential picks amounted to exactly nothing this week. But […]
Ariz. AG calls on county to obey base requirement
An intergovernmental clash that pits concerns for private property rights against worries about Luke Air Force Base's future is headed for court. Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard on Tuesday practically […]
Cities to decide rules for light-rail passengers
What riders can and can't do on the new light-rail system will be decided by the cities that the rail system runs through. Light rail hits the road in December […]
State considers off-road ban to limit dust
Off-roading could become a thing of the past on state trust land that surrounds the Phoenix area. Because of dust, poor air quality and the potential loss of billions of […]
Pima County getting out of landfill business
TUCSON – Residents living near a huge Tucson landfill will likely have to travel farther out to dump trash and other refuse after Pima County announced it's getting out of […]
Biltmore resort plans $300 million renovation
The owners of the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa plan to spend $300 million renovating and expanding the historic Phoenix resort. The project would add a modern spa, 300 guest […]
AZ Chamber withholds support for two incumbent Republicans
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry has issued its list of candidate endorsements, a run-down that, by omission, reflected some unease over several Republican lawmakers' votes on the state […]
Judge refuses to toss out Bashas' suit against union
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge issued a ruling July 28 that strongly favored an Arizona grocery chain involved in a bitter dispute with a local labor union and its […]
Attorney General asked to clarify base encroachment opinion
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard was asked to clarify his opinion that Maricopa County supervisors shouldn't issue building permits in a buffer zone meant to protect an auxiliary field near […]
