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Copper mining pumping big bucks into AZ economy (9116)
The state’s massive copper industry had an estimated total impact of $6.8 billion to Arizona’s economy in 2007, including $385 million in revenues for state and local governments, according to […]
Arizona's copper economy (9117)
The main driver behind the price increase for metals is increasing demand in emerging economies in the world. Even as the U.S. economy slows, demand for commodities remains strong worldwide."Commodities […]
Arpaio sued over "discriminatory" detentions
Four individuals and Somos America, a coalition of Latino organizations, have sued Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and the county itself, alleging they were […]
Arizona official dies after spreading mother's ashes in Fla.
A state official died July 13 while snorkeling off the coast of Florida after spreading his mother's ashes. Phillip Viator, a Mesa resident who served as clerk of Arizona's Board […]
State awards photo-enforcement contract
Arizona's hasty drivers are a car-length closer to finding a surprise in their mailboxes after the state awarded a Scottsdale-based business a contract to monitor freeways and highways with 100 […]
A dozen square off in Corp. Commission debates
A dozen candidates vying for three open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission in this fall's election squared off in a pair of debates yesterday, with Democrats calling for dramatic […]
Goddard: House not allowed to pay for voucher programs
An effort to use excess funding in the state House of Representatives' account to pay for a pair of school-voucher programs that were cut to fill a $2 billion budget hole would not […]
State to consider future of AIMS test
The future of Arizona's ”AIMS'' test is in question. A last-minute addition to the state budget could lead to a possible revamp or replacement of AIMS, short for Arizona Instrument […]
Residents pay price for Arpaio's immigration focus
Maricopa County residents are paying the price for Sheriff Joe Arpaio's focus on immigration enforcement with longer wait times for emergency responses, fewer criminal investigations and a plunging arrest rate, […]
McCain discusses economic policy in Phoenix
John McCain applauded two economic moves by the Bush administration on July 14 that he says could help ease the tough financial times faced by Americans. The Arizona senator's comments came moments […]
AZ congressman's trial pushed back to March
TUCSON – Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi's corruption trial won't begin until next spring, months after the Republican lawmaker leaves office, a judge decided Monday. U.S. District Judge David Bury set […]
McCain quips about Arizonans running for president
John McCain says he's going to bypass a trend this time around that politicians from Arizona have faced in running for president. The four Arizonans who have made presidential bids […]
