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Obama warns Arizona voters against ‘same old cast of characters’
Barack Obama shares the stage in Phoenix with Gov. Janet Napolitano and Caroline Kennedy. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama on Jan. 30 addressed a nearly full Arizona Veterans Memorial... […]
Will states say ‘no’ to Adam Walsh Act≠
Facing a 2009 deadline to comply with a controversial federal law intended to crack down on sex offenders, states are nearing a crossroads. They either must fall in line with... […]
Martin: State’s spendable cash runs out in late May
Noting he’d have few options to pay the state’s expenses unless lawmakers act, State Treasurer Dean Martin said Jan. 22 that a revenue shortfall has the state on track to... […]
Court rules Arizona must allow ‘choose life’ license plate
A federal appeals court ruled Jan. 28 that an Arizona commission violated the First Amendment rights of an anti-abortion group by denying a request for a special “choose life” license... […]
‘McQualifications’ to make debut in Britain
LONDON — Can the hot fat fryer rival the Bunsen burner≠ The British government is giving McDonald’s Corp. — along with a rail company and an airline — the power... […]
Allison Eckert: ‘Changes…have resulted in some types of jobs
In general, how does the employment process work for Coconino County≠ The Human Resources Department supports the county’s mission to create and maintain a culture of exemplary public service. Our... […]
Arizona state history librarian retires, replacement named
Langlois ends 17-year career just before new building opens
What’s on tap for payday lenders — closer scrutiny or closure≠
Before the Legislature decides the fate of the payday loan industry, it needs to know who the industry serves and what, if any, problems exist and can be fixed, a... […]
The eagle has landed — in federal court
Feathers could fly as legal eagles fight over whether the bald eagle in Arizona should be stricken from the endangered species list.A Western-based environmental group sued the U.S. Interior Department... […]
For Chandler lawmaker, it’s a case of research, research, and more research
Don’t start Sen. John Huppenthal with reports and studies. A staff member says he probably knows more about them than most, and that’s probably an understatement. Indeed, when the Chandler... […]
For the second time, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns will host its annual Capitol reception this month in the Rose Garden.
After many years of hosting the event on the Senate lawn, the organization decided to change the location and time last year in hopes of generating a larger turnout.“We had... […]
Obama builds momentum in AZ
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama on Jan. 30 addressed a nearly full Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, promising an end to war in Iraq, lower costs of health care and... […]
