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Voters might get another shot at medical marijuana
If supporters of the legalization of medical marijuana in Arizona gather enough signatures to put a measure on next year’s ballot, it would mark the fourth time in little more... […]
Cochise County: A Troublesome Birth
The men in this photograph, taken at the courthouse in Tombstone, constitute an early rendition of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors. On the heels of rapid growth at Tombstone... […]
DPS, U.S. Marshals Service join forces to address warrants backlog
DPS Director Roger Vanderpool speaks April 23 in Phoenix at a news conference announcing a collaboration between federal, state and Maricopa County officials to deal with a backlog of felony... […]
Capitol Quotes
“We’re not even playing footsie — we’re texting.” — Assistant House Minority Leader Kyrsten Sinema, likening the budget process to dating.“Let’s say Sarah Palin was acceptable, and I voted for... […]
Court declines to hear fund-sweep challenge
The Arizona Supreme Court on April 20 declined to hear a case in which the Arizona Power Authority had challenged the authority of the Legislature to sweep money from accounts... […]
10 budget bills sent to Senate Appropriations panel
Hearing set for April 28, Republicans hope for agreement
SRP, Prescott in crucial battle over water rights
A battle over a water pipeline near Prescott could have long-lasting impacts on water law in Arizona and, according to ranchers and other rural residents, threatens to give owners of... […]
Capitol Police feeling budget crunch through other agencies’ pains
While the Arizona Capitol Police are not directly facing extreme budget cuts, they are feeling the effects of lost funding at other agencies, said Commander Andrew Staubitz.Most funding for the... […]
NewsPeople
Legal• Gretchen Jacobs has started her own firm, Arizona Governmental Affairs, initially focusing on areas such as the high-tech industry, procurement, nonprofits, education and insurance.Jacobs, previously with Greenberg Traurig’s Phoenix... […]
Kyl rejects nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has cleared the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, which is one of many steps before the Kansas politician can take her seat as the Secretary of Health and... […]
Democratic lawmakers use extra time to put faces to budget cuts
Dr. Kris Volcheck (front), director of the Dental Clinic at Central Arizona Shelter Services in Phoenix, explains the challenges of providing care to the homeless to Democratic lawmakers and advocates... […]
Students, parents rally to protect virtual schools from budget cuts
Students from Sequoia Charter School in Mesa perform during an April 21 at the State Capitol in support of distance-learning programs. When a conventional public school didn't work for Kristine... […]
