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County wants court dedicated to death penalty cases
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a resolution to ask the governor to create a judicial division with the sole purpose of handling death penalty cases in... […]
State adds almost 10,000 jobs in 2006
Fewer than 50 companies were responsible for creating about 10,000 new jobs in the state last year and will invest $1.6 billion in Arizona over the next three years, according... […]
A laptop in every backpack
In 2005, Empire High began the school year with laptops instead of books. Now two years later, the once-experimental program is permanent, and with good reason.
Legislator saves Fridays for band practice
Aside from duties at the Legislature, Representative JackieThrasher is also band director at a valley elementary school, helping her stay in touch with students and educators in Arizona.
Legislature gives college savers a tax break
When the dust cleared after budget negotiations late last month, only one of the tax cuts approved by the House of Representatives was left in the final budget. As a... […]
Early ed gains momentum in states
This fall, states will see the results of the big bucks they are promising to plug into early education programs. Among several states expanding access to preschool classes, Washington state... […]
Henry Lovin: your friendly senator, farmer, merchant, miner, bar owner, sheriff and constitutional delegate
Henry Lovin pictured during his days Henry Lovin held several political offices in Mohave County and was prominent in business. Like so many pioneers, several of his efforts ended in... […]
Arizona farmers keep watchful eye on farm legislation
After many tedious hours of drafting and negotiation, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed farm legislation on July 20 that for the first time includes specialty crops as a major... […]
National Guard troops at border cut in half
Things are starting to wind down for National Guard troops deployed across the U.S. and Mexican border. Next month, the number of National Guard troops along the border will be... […]
The governor and guns
Napolitano sides with law enforcement on weapons legislation
