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Advocates lament efforts to rein in ‘activist judges’
Judges, judicial independence and impartial justice itself are under attack by special interest groups, Congress and state legislatures, said speakers at a Dec. 13 conference in Phoenix. The gathering was... […]
Arizona’s Swastika Bridge
A train drops visitors off near the newly constructed Laguna Diversion Dam. During World War II, Adolph Hitler twisted the swastika, once a symbol of the power of nature, to... […]
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Resignations and Governor’s appointments Gilbert Jimenez is leaving his post as director of the Arizona Department of Commerce. A press release from Governor Napolitano’s office announcing his departure says Mr.... […]
State mine inspector Doug Martin indicted
State Mine Inspector Douglas K. Martin has been indicted on three counts of theft, three counts of fraud and three counts of procurement code fraud, Attorney General Terry Goddard announced... […]
Groups call for Pearce to be removed as appropriations chair
Mesa Republican Phil Austin is joined by Linda Brown, executive director of the Arizona Advocacy Network, in asking that Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, be removed as Appropriations Committee chairman. Photo... […]
Thomas: State must pay for prisoners
Maricopa County’s top prosecutor said paying for prisoners is a state responsibility, regardless of Governor Napolitano’s objection to a policy decision by the county attorney that could result in 2,600... […]
Probation for former Treasurer Petersen
State Treasurer David Petersen (File photo) Former state treasurer David Petersen was sentenced today to three years of supervised probation by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge for filing a... […]
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority: Benefits for students should be celebrated, not criticized
At a time of record tuition hikes in the state’s higher education system it is remarkable how some have attempted to sensationalize and criticize a key program and the people... […]
Boxing manager vows to continue fight for license
My name is Joe Diaz and I am a citizen of the U.S. I am the owner of Joe Diaz’s Top Level Boxing Gym in Phoenix. I have been fighting... […]
Minutemen operate within the law
“Self-deputized?” Are your reporters even vaguely familiar with state law, in particular Article 2 Section 26 of the Arizona Constitution which guarantees a citizen’s right to defend not just himself,... […]
Phoenix lawyer and Democrat activist nominated
The political report beginning on page eight of the Dec. 9, 1992, issue of the Arizona Capitol Times featured the headline: “First local Clinton effect: A new U.S. Attorney for... […]
About a Bill: School crossings; traffic violation; assessment
Rep. John Nelson Slow down in school zones or pay a stiffer penalty What the new law does: Doubles fines for civil traffic violations that occur in school crossing zones... […]
