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Abandoned mines pose hazard; inspector suggests they be filled with old tires
One of thousandsAn exposed mine shaft is located along the Cherum Peak Trail in the Cerbat Mountains near Chloride, Arizona. It now sits exposed after a covering structure collapsed. Two... […]
Court puts DUI cases on fast track
A program to help municipal and justice courts in Arizona address a backlog and speed up the resolution of drunk driving cases has produced commendable results, according to Chief Justice... […]
Auditor: ADOT inspections lacking; turnover a problem
The Arizona Department of Transportation does not completely document progress of its projects, the auditor general said in a report on the agency, suggesting that some structure problems could be... […]
ADOT: Inexperienced inspectors caused documentation woes
The Arizona Department of Transportation also responded to questions posed by the Arizona Capitol Times about another critical finding of the auditor general’s 2006 report — that the department’s documentation... […]
Hispanic groups challenge employer sanctions law
Two Hispanic advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit targeting Arizona’s recently passed employer sanctions law on the grounds it unfairly impacts legal workers.Chicanos por la Causa and Somos America... […]
Writer warns radical Islam poses problem for Western nations
Western nations are not acting to counter the growing danger of radicalized Islam within their own countries, said Mark Steyn, a conservative syndicated columnist at a Sept. 6 event held... […]
Bee moves closer to congressional race against Giffords
Senate President Tim Bee has filed exploratory committee papers with the Federal Election Commission, a step toward a possible run against U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the 8th Congressional District.“We... […]
When is a candidate really a candidate?
On its Web site, the Federal Election Commission discusses the rules that govern when a person officially becomes a candidate for a federal office, and when he or she must... […]
ADOT: Bridges rate among 'best in nation'
Report out Arizona Department of Transportation has finished a month-long review of the state’s bridges. Photo by Bill Coates The Arizona Department of Transportation’s review of state bridges, ordered by... […]
Law is tough, but employer sanctions won’t hurt honest businesses
The politics of fear are hard at work. People opposed to the state’s new employer sanctions law are spreading misinformation and confusing the public about the bill. This is despite... […]
Forecasters: Economy is ‘starting to cool down’
Tax collections called disappointing, but there are some bright spots
Dana Kennedy: ‘Passion, not money, is the key to success’
What was your first job≠Home health and hospice social worker.What is the worst job you’ve ever had≠A waitress while in college at a diner in Newport Beach. I worked the... […]
