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Judge rules against cigar bar
The owners of a cigar and liquor store were dealt a blow when a judge rejected their claim that Arizona law allows their customers to smoke in a bar built... […]
Bill would allow 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... […]
Governor to join budget talks
Legislative leaders and Gov. Janet Napolitano will meet tomorrow to discuss the budget, though no one seems to know quite what that means. Republicans said the meeting is the first... […]
Governor signs Sudan bill
Governor Janet Napolitano has signed a bill intended to send a message halfway across the world: The state of Arizona will not invest in companies that do business in Sudan.... […]
Republicans file suit against Napolitano over Prop. 200
Several prominent Republicans on March 3 filed a lawsuit against Gov. Janet Napolitano, accusing her of undermining the intent of a 2004 ballot initiative meant to cut off state and... […]
Rataczak sails through confirmation hearing
Major General David Rataczak won confirmation March 4 to another term as chief of the Arizona National Guard – nearly one year after his confirmation was delayed when a senator... […]
Myths and heroes: The founding of the University of Arizona
Selim Franklin, territorial representative, co-founder and one of the first University of Arizona professors. “Who ever heard of a professor buying a drink?” That’s why saloonkeepers didn’t want the University... […]
Senate bill cracks down on repeat domestic violence offenders
The Senate has passed a bill to strengthen Arizona’s domestic violence laws by reducing the number of repeat offenses needed for a person to be charged with aggravated domestic violence.... […]
Mars mission brings future to a museum devoted to past
Capitol Museum educator Jamie Stoops explains the Phoenix Mars Mission to a fourth-grade class from Saguaro Elementary School in Casa Grande. A mockup of a Martian lander and big, color... […]
Governor was right to reject abstinence-only money
Cathi Herrod’s recent column (Feb. 1 edition) regarding Gov. Janet Napolitano’s announcement in January to reject Federal Title V money for 2009 misrepresents the facts regarding abstinence-only sex-education programs. As... […]
Game and Fish chief expanded agency
Duane Shroufe will step down as Arizona Game and Fish director at the end of March after 40 years in wildlife management. He left the Indiana Department of Natural Resources... […]
Bitter Smith lines up for possible challenge to Mitchell
Former Scottsdale City Councilwoman Susan Bitter Smith has announced she formed an exploratory committee to consider jumping into the 5th Congressional District race.Bitter Smith issued a statement blasting the district’s... […]
