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Governor Napolitano launches new economic push
Gov. Janet Napolitano calls for better public-private collaboration in speaking about the state’s new economic development model before the business community at an SCF Arizona Association meeting. Gov. Janet Napolitano... […]
Is using dead soldiers’ names on T-shirts a dead issue≠
A U.S. District Court judge blocked the enforcement of the criminal portion of a law effectively banning the use of dead soldiers’ names without their family’s consent.But has the law... […]
BBB urges firms: ‘Start with Trust’
The Better Business Bureau has changed the way it informs consumers of its affiliation with businesses.Instead of designating a business as a “BBB Member,” each will now be referred to... […]
Supreme Court hears Goddard’s plea for immunity in defamation
ddard and a land developer addressed the Arizona Supreme Court in a Coolidge high school auditorium on Oct. 2 over the degree of immunity from defamation lawsuits that should be... […]
Konopnicki exploring Congressional bid
Rep. Bill Konopnicki, R-5 (Photo by Bill Coates) Add one more lawmaker to the ranks of those eyeing a Congressional post, with a Safford Republican’s Oct. 2 creation of an... […]
Asbestos removal plan announced for Northern Arizona
Communities along historic Route 66 facing asbestos problems will be able to get some help from the state, as the Department of Environmental Quality today announced it is launching an... […]
Arizona Territorial Fair, first attempt
By the 1880s the territory of Arizona was the Wild West. With a total population of around 60,000, the territory was just starting to get organized through the 13th Legislature... […]
Employer sanctions opponents tangle with county attorney
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will violate the employer sanctions law if he investigates and prosecutes complaints in the manner he announced earlier this month, attorneys challenging the sanctions measure... […]
Lobbyist says texting not the only driver distraction
Rather than taking a piecemeal approach by outlawing text messaging and other specific activities that distract drivers, a lobbyist for the cell phone industry is advocating giving police officers the... […]
Public CPS hearing provides insight into death of 2 kids
CPS on the hot seatHouse Government Committee Chairman Kirk Adams (center) listens to testimony about the deaths of two children under the watch of Child Protective Services. The poster board... […]
Prosecutor appeals dismissal of charges against ex-lawmaker
Criminal charges against a former state representative stemming from his failed bid for a state Senate seat were dismissed this month, but prosecutors have appealed the ruling and are hoping... […]
Napolitano pushes exports, imports to aid economy
Arizona must continue to market its exports to foreign countries and attract outside investors in order to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on the state’s housing industry, Gov. Janet... […]
