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McCain conservative critics not picked as national delegates
Arizona Republicans declined Saturday to pick John McCain's conservative critics as the state's delegates to the Republican National Convention, heading off possible embarrassment for the presumptive GOP nominee in his... […]
Homebuilders donate $100,000, negotiate change to initiative
A Valley homebuilders' coalition last week agreed contribute $100,000 to a transportation ballot initiative heavily supported by Governor Janet Napolitano and to drop its opposition to another measure affecting state trust... […]
More virtual fencing for Arizona and Michigan
A second section of the government's heavily criticized "virtual fence" is planned on the Arizona-Mexico border, and a third could be tested near Detroit by the end of the year,... […]
Arizona quarter to be struck in June
Gov. Janet Napolitano and members of the Arizona Quarter Commission will ceremonially strike Arizona commemorative quarters as the United States Mint at Denver hosts Arizona Quarter Day on May 16. The... […]
Napolitano signs bill to punish drop-house landlords
On May 7, Gov. Janet Napolitano signed into law a bill criminalizing the act of knowingly renting or selling properties that will be used by human smugglers as drop houses.... […]
House passes bill to stymie DEQ's bid to regulate emissions
House lawmakers on May 12 approved a bill forbidding state agencies from regulating greenhouse-gas emissions and fuel economy of cars without the approval of the Legislature. The bill (H2017) passed... […]
House approves resolution on marriage definition
The House of Representatives has approved a measure that would allow voters to decide if marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman, but not before the... […]
Illegal immigration ballot proposal touted after governor vetoes similar bill
Supporters of a crackdown on illegal immigration are stumping for a ballot referendum that would require police to enforce federal immigration laws. Mesa Republican Rep. Russell Pearce said during a... […]
McCain says feds' failure on immigration has harmed GOP
Republican presidential hopeful John McCain said May 5 that the federal government’s failure to overhaul its immigration policies and secure the border has regrettably prompted some states and cities to... […]
McCain alters campaign playbook
Strategists organizing John McCain’s bid for the White House have chosen a unique organizational structure that decentralizes operations and focuses more on local efforts. Blessed or cursed with a candidate... […]
