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‘Sick time on your dime’ all wrong
I watched in disbelief and then in anger, a story Channel 15 carried called, “Sick Time on Your Dime,” wherein the story slammed city employees who were given sick time... […]
‘Horrendous situation’ faced by Navajo Nation, safety official says
With only about 80 jail beds on the sprawling 27,000-square-mile Navajo Nation, authorities increasingly face a quandary when they catch a suspected crook: Who should be locked up and who... […]
Dora Schriro, Department of Corrections director — ‘…as a policy issue, punishment is a core governmental function’
Dora Schriro brought more than 25 years of corrections experience to the post of director of the Arizona Department of Corrections. Since her appointment by Gov. Janet Napolitano on June... […]
Capitol Quotes, May 24 2007
Capitol quotes “I call that the ‘potted plant’ approach to representation. I was not elected to be a potted plant.” — Rep. Steve Yarbrough, R-21, who said the House passed... […]
Simon withdraws from Congressional race
Democrat Ellen Simon announced that she is withdrawing from the race for Arizona’s First Congressional District, a seat now occupied by Republican Rick Renzi. “Over the past two years, as... […]
Senate OKs changes to system of public campaign funding
The Senate has passed a measure seeking sweeping changes to the state’s public campaign financing system, including increasing the amount of money provided to publicly funded candidates and raising contribution... […]
Hale hospitalized in Boston
Hale OK Sen. Albert Hale was hospitalized Sunday in Boston. Photo by Bill Coates Sen. Albert Hale, D-2, was hospitalized on Sunday afternoon in Boston after complaining of a headache... […]
Employer sanctions bill passes Senate
The Arizona Senate today passed a controversial measure that penalizes employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers. After more than an hour of debate, senators also adopted an extensive amendment to... […]
House approves budget bills, awaits talks with Senate
Over the objections of Democrats who say they were excluded from the process, the House of Representatives has passed a budget proposal and will begin negotiating with Senate leaders to... […]
Democrats honor party’s House speakers, leaders
Those were the days Larry Bahill (right) reminisces about his time as House minority leader during a ceremony to honor Democratic House leaders and speakers since statehood, joined by (from... […]
Comer executed
A convicted murderer who had been fighting to die for seven years was executed by injection this morning in Arizona. Robert Charles Comer is the first inmate to be put... […]
Pearce to McCain: Work or resign
Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, tells reporters why Sen. John McCain should resign (Photo by Bill Coates) An East Valley Republican is calling on Arizona’s senior senator and presidential candidate to... […]
