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Dana Newell: ‘We’re the only college of public programs in the country’
Dana Newell is the director of Student and Academic Affairs for Arizona State University College of Public Programs in downtown Phoenix. What are the advantages of having Arizona State University’s... […]
Lawmaker’s effort nets toys, food, gift cards for Guard families
Moving on down the linePacking the food boxes took an assembly line of volunteers at a Phoenix warehouse. What started out as a simple toy drive snowballed into an effort... […]
Drunk drivers beware — tougher laws may be on the way
If you think Arizona’s drunk-driving laws are already among the toughest in the nation, wait till you see the array of proposals that could end up in the books next... […]
Capitol Quotes, Dec. 27 2007
“This isn’t a right. This isn’t the right to bear arms. This isn’t free speech. This is a privilege, and I would say under those circumstances, would society’s best judgment... […]
State seeks to unmask 'John Doe' businesses in sanctions lawsuit
Attorneys challenging the employer sanctions law in court are hoping a trio of businesses that say they plan to violate the law by hiring illegal immigrants will be allowed to... […]
Retail adds 11,000 jobs amid construction slump
Arizona added more than 14,000 jobs in November to set a record level of employment, despite the slowdown in the residential housing market and the construction industry losing more jobs... […]
Tuition waiver proposed for veterans
A Republican senator has filed a proposal to expand college scholarships to all veterans residing in the state.The measure would provide for a tuition waiver to those who have served... […]
Rep. Groe begins 10-day DUI jail sentence
Rep. Trish Groe began serving a 10-day sentence in Maricopa County Jail on Dec. 20 after pleading guilty earlier in the week to a misdemeanor drunk-driving charge. The plea agreement... […]
Goddard settles with developers for $12.1 M
Attorney General Terry Goddard announced a $12.1 million settlement on Dec. 20 that ends a 2005 lawsuit leveled against land developer George Johnson, who was sued on behalf of five... […]
Arizona moves to regulate greenhouse-gas tailpipe emissions
Draft rules on restricting tailpipe greenhouse gases in Arizona are nearly ready, though it could be a case of hurry up and wait.The state’s rules will mirror California’s and are... […]
Lawmaker begins property-tax revolt
What started as a grassroots attempt to place California-style caps on property taxes is now knocking on the doors of the Legislature. Sen. Jack Harper, R-4, has lifted language from... […]
Fixing budget a priority; special session to follow
Legislative leaders and the governor have agreed on a plan to accelerate work to resolve a budget deficit for the current fiscal year that could reach nearly $1 billion.Although the... […]
