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McCain sharpens attack on Romney in New Hampshire
As his own chances at the presidency look weaker than they once were, Arizona Sen. John McCain is playing a new role, sharpening his critiques on other presidential front-runners.And while... […]
Poll: Clinton is in; McCain, Romney even
Presidential candidates made sure they were well acquainted with Arizona voters four years ago, when the state held its primary right after Iowa and New Hampshire. This year, Arizona’s primary... […]
State OKs new computer system for 2007 taxes
A new computer system for processing and organizing tax data has been given the go-ahead to tackle it’s biggest job yet — an estimated 2.7 million individual 2007 state income... […]
Group urges more leeway in juvenile trials
A child advocacy group is eyeing legislation to expand judges’ say on where to try a minor — whether in juvenile or adult court. The Children’s Action Alliance says it... […]
Panel members differ over determining risk of sex offenders
How effective is the tool used by authorities to determine the level of risk sex offenders pose when released into the community?A discussion on the subject during a committee hearing... […]
Lobbyists analyze Legislative session, what
Five lobbyists for progressive causes and one self-described political strategist say they are concerned that the projected budget deficit will embolden Republicans who have been looking for reasons to cut... […]
Big spending on 2006 minimum wage measure
A total of $14.4 million was raised last year by advocates and critics of ballot propositions calling for an increase in state minimum wages, according to a new study released... […]
Goddard wants county attorney out of AG probe
The first line of an Oct. 24 letter from Attorney General Terry Goddard to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas commends the prosecutor for his “decisive and appropriate.” dismissal of charges... […]
Lawmakers down on Thomas
The uproar against the sweeping grand jury subpoena issued to the Phoenix New Times was immediate and widespread at the Capitol, with lawmakers crossing party lines to denounce it as... […]
‘Challenge Grants’ drive competition, creativity
Lowell Elementary School science club members record measurements taken in the school’s low water-use garden. Trees have been getting some good press lately. They scrub the air clean, removing carbon... […]
