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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 […]
Rep. Kavanagh calls for re-do of 9-11 Memorial
Controversial inscriptions on the state’s 9/11 memorial need to come down, a Fountain Hills lawmaker said, because they are “disrespectful to the victims” and an “embarrassment to all Arizonans.” Under […]
Lawmaker welcomes foster child, waits for adoption
A state senator who has long wanted to adopt a child out of the state’s foster care system finally welcomed her family’s newest member on Sunday — a 14-month old […]
Tax repeal in peril
A proposal is in peril to permanently keep in place a property tax relief program that, without legislative action, will expire at the end of fiscal year 2009. Republican legislative […]
Phoenix nursing home dealt second blow
An Ahwatukee nursing home was dealt a second and substantial blow on Jan. 24 when the state’s provider of Medicaid benefits terminated its provider agreement with the facility. The federal […]
Voyles to lead AZ Game and Fish Dept.
A 34-year veteran of the Arizona Game and Fish Department was selected to lead the agency, the department announced Jan. 28. Larry Voyles, supervisor of the department’s Yuma region, will replace Duane […]
Students rally for cheaper textbooks
Andrew Rigazio, ASU-Tempe undergraduate senate president, displays one of his textbooks at a press conference Jan. 29. A group that advocates for college students in Arizona has rallied behind a […]
Goddard: Super Bowl fans beware of fake tickets
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard on Jan. 29 cautioned football fans of the dangers of purchasing phony tickets for the Super Bowl clash between the New York Giants and the […]
Lawmakers try again with ID theft bill
A second legislative push is underway to give Arizona residents a tool to combat identity theft by allowing them to freeze their credit report According to a statement released by […]
