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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... […]
New DUI law could strain MVD staffing
A new law that requires first-time drunk drivers to install an interlock device on their car could strain staff, a spokeswoman for the state Motor Vehicle Division said.But Cydney DeModica... […]
2nd execution in 2007 set for November 1
The Arizona Supreme Court on Sept. 25 issued a warrant for execution for convicted murderer Jeffrey Landrigan, who is set to become the second state inmate to be executed this... […]
Overflow shelter underfunded, faces closing
The overflow men’s shelter run by Central Arizona Shelter Services on 12th Avenue and Madison is crowded, stuffy and — on a summer night — uncomfortably warm.But it’s a step... […]
Here come Mexican trucks
Arizona lawmakers express concerns over safety standards
Feds dismiss case against juvenile corrections agency
A U.S. Department of Justice case against the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) resulting from an investigation into the suicides of three male teenagers in 2002 and 2003 at... […]
Getting tough on hit and run drivers
Hit-and-run offenders risk harsher penalties after lawmakers successfully modified an Arizona run law this past session. The penalty for drivers who are involved but do not stop at an accident... […]
Poll: GOP presidential primary up for grabs; Clinton widens lead
Aa new statewide Cronkite/Eight Poll shows there is still no clear front-runner in the Republican presidential primary in Arizona.Twenty-seven percent of registered Republicans said they are supporting Arizona Sen. John... […]
Campaigns look to increase ad spending at year
With campaign wallet size becoming increasingly important, candidates must decide not only where, but when to spend millions
