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AZ faces potential $6,400-a-day federal fine for non-compliance
Already cash-strapped, Arizona might have to scramble to come up with hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay a federal fine for not complying with the requirements of the American […]
AZ congressional delegation rakes in big bucks
Rep. Kirkpatrick raised $250,000 in first quarter
Tea Party draws thousands protesting taxes
Frank Powers of Surprise joined the anti-tax protest at the Capitol with a sign made by his 15-year-old daughter. Powers, 39, came with his neighbor, who told him, “We’re going […]
Senate GOP shoots down extended home-arrest program
Senate Republicans eliminated a budget-balancing option that could have saved the state as much as $22 million by releasing state prisoners earlier than their originally scheduled date of release and […]
Former senator Johnson files gubernatorial exploratory committee
Former Sen. Karen Johnson is considering a return to the political arena with a run for governor. Johnson, a Mesa Republican who left office in 2008 after 12 years in the […]
House advances bill to crack down on sanctuary policies
The House of Representatives has given preliminary approval to a bill designed to crack down on so-called sanctuary policies that limit or prevent local law enforcement officers from enforcing federal […]
Brewer announces $771,000 in homeless aid
An infusion of cash from the state could help more than 700 homeless Arizonans keep a roof over their heads and stay off the street. Gov. Jan Brewer and Department […]
Lawmaker wants to help firms develop gas-from-waste plants
The sun doesn't always shine and the wind doesn't always blow, but a state lawmaker is promoting a renewable energy source that's available in any weather: biogas. So what is […]
McCain, Kyl warn of government burdens on private sector
Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl take questions at a Scottsdale luncheon sponsored by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing […]
Keene to lead Governor's Northern Arizona Office
Governor Jan Brewer has announced her choice to operate her Northern Arizona Office. Joanne Keene will serve as the director in the Flagstaff office. Keene's resume includes service in Congress […]
Bill would allow schools flexibility in wording for traffic signs
Removing quotation marks from a state law on school zone signs would close a potential loophole that could allow enterprising offenders to dodge stiff fines, a state lawmaker contends. The […]
Cherny announces bid for treasurer, calls for more solar investment
Andrei Cherny announced April 15 that he would run for state treasurer on a 3-point platform that includes sweeping changes to the investment strategy of the Treasurer's Office in order to […]
