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Grijalva wants to block uranium mining at Grand Canyon
FLAGSTAFF – Rep. Raul Grijalva today announced his introduction of the Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act of 2008, legislation prohibiting new uranium mining across 1 million acres of public lands in watersheds... […]
ASU Stardust Center builds hope for sustainable communities, energy-efficient affordable homes
This 1,500-square foot home in Guadalupe was constructed with an eye towards the future with a reinforced roof designed specifically to eventually support a second story. A relatively new design... […]
Soaring foreclosures are bad news for neighbors with good credit who want to sell or refinance
If your neighbors have lost their homes, you could pay the price when you try to sell or refinance — even if your credit is good. Neighbors matter when it... […]
AGC chief economist: Tumultuous year ahead for construction
Diesel, copper and steel costs projected to increase; labor short in some industry segments
State panel to target fraud,
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — A state panel will examine the so-called underground economy in Massachusetts, considered to be work done by people who are paid under the table. Gov. Deval Patrick... […]
Merger was bad idea
In response to the Feb. 29 letter “Different Name, But Same Functions,” it should be noted that the bill introduced by Rep. Theresa Ulmer, H2584, was voted down, 4-3, by... […]
Bill allows young adults to be adopted
Dawn Hurtt’s family wanted to adopt Angel Cina, who had been in foster care since she was five.But Angel had already turned 18, complicating matters for the Hurtts. Under Arizona’s... […]
Increase in R&D tax credit advances
In hopes of keeping innovation within Arizona’s borders, House and Senate committees have approved bills that would boost companies’ tax credits for money spent on research and development.The bills, H2653... […]
Defy the feds, save your stimulus check
The stimulus package President Bush signed into law is intended to fuel the economy and help avoid a recession by getting Americans to spend more money. However, Americans are already... […]
Face-to-face budget talks bring governor to the table
Republican and Democrat leaders finally began budget meetings with Gov. Janet Napolitano last week, two months into a legislative session in which lawmakers from both parties agree bridging an existing... […]
Pregnant women suspected of meth use could be forced into treatment by Child Protective Services employees
Some senators want to give Child Protective Services workers the authority to have pregnant women detained if the woman is suspected of using meth. Supporters of S1500 say they are... […]
