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San Antonio Ranch
A 1905 picture of a teacher and students at the San Antonio Ranch schoolhouse. One of Arizona’s oldest and most enduring families, the Sosas trace their genesis to Jecori, a... […]
Capitol Quotes
“I think we can do at least three, maybe five. I mean, we’re not going to privatize death row, obviously.” — Rep. John Kavanagh, a Republican from Fountain Hills, speaking... […]
Arizonans abundant at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
There are no saguaros growing on the banks of the Potomac, but Washington, D.C., is starting to look a lot like Phoenix — at least at the U.S. Department of... […]
HOAs overstep authority
I’m writing concerning the guest commentary by Nick Dranias published Feb 13, 2009, in the Arizona Capitol Times (“HOAs Should be Bound by Bill of Rights”). The major complaint of... […]
Senate panel passes FY10 budget after 9-hour debate; changes expected
With about six weeks to go before the fiscal year ends, a Senate panel hunkered down late into the night on May 20 to approve a spending packet that solved... […]
AZ one step closer to complying with federal Adam Walsh Act
A Senate panel has approved legislation that would put the state in compliance with a federal law intended to crack down on sex offenders and would ensure Arizona doesn't lose... […]
States roll out plans for ‘smarter’ roads
Not all the highway improvement projects states plan to pay for with federal stimulus money involve widening roads, fixing bridges or repaving highways. Nearly half the states plan to use... […]
Brewer calls special session to deal with vouchers
Gov. Jan Brewer has called a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to pass legislation that would create a school scholarship program for children in foster homes and children... […]
Top GOP lawmakers forming campaign committees separate from state party
Top Republican leaders in the House and Senate are creating independent campaign committees aimed at electing Republican lawmakers and raising money outside the state Republican Party structure. House Speaker Kirk... […]
Tucson Citizen won't resume publication
TUCSON – The Tucson Citizen won't be forced to resume publication. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Arizona Attorney General's Office failed to show that the Citizen's owner, Gannett... […]
Quelland says he's 'done with taking it'
Rep. Doug Quelland vowed Monday that he's "done nothing wrong" and will aggressively fight an Arizona commission's order that he be removed from office for campaign finance violations. The Phoenix... […]
Metro Phoenix's light rail reaches milestone
MESA – Metro Phoenix's new light rail system has reached a milestone: April marked the first month in which it drew more than 1 million boardings. The trains had more... […]
