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Navajo Code Talker dies at 84
Joe Palmer, one of the last of the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II, has died. He was 84. Mr. Palmer died Nov. 18 at the VA Medical Center... […]
Judge overturns first jury conviction in smuggling case
A judge on Dec. 5 overturned Arizona’s first jury conviction of an illegal immigrant charged as a conspirator under the state’s smuggling law. The 16-month-old law targets immigrant smugglers, but... […]
States expand food stamp programs: Arizona ranks 10th in nation for meeting needs of hungry
In the war on hunger, a handful of states have made big strides in getting federally funded food stamps to more poor families, while others have lagged behind. Only 60... […]
Anti-immigrant rancher could face charges
A Cochise County prosecutor said he will consider filing criminal charges against a rancher who confronted a group of hunters with an assault-style rifle after a civil jury found in... […]
October revenue tops forecast by $88 million; growth expected to slow
Despite a slump in the housing market and tempered expectations, state revenues were significantly higher than expected in October, bringing the surplus to nearly $100 million after the first four... […]
Democrats gain 10 legislative chambers, control 56 nationally
While Arizona Democrats surprised most observers by gaining seven seats and narrowing the GOP advantage in both the House and Senate, their success pales to what was seen nationally, where... […]
Man imprisoned for shooting hiker hopes for 2nd trial
The attorney and wife of Harold Fish, a father of seven and convicted murderer, are eagerly awaiting the ruling of a pending Arizona Supreme Court case they hope can be... […]
House freshmen zip through 3-day dry run
Learning the ropes — and the streets: Lena Saradnik ofTucson provides fellow incoming House Democrat Steve Farley and Mark Anthony DeSimone (left) with a good laugh at orientation for new... […]
Take governor’s words to heart — open your homes to foster kids
I was fortunate to attend the governor’s annual tree lighting ceremony Nov. 28 at the Capitol. While it was a wonderful kick-off to the holiday season, complete with a tree... […]
E-mail message trouble for Petersen≠: Former treasurer says he’s political victim
An e-mail message sent by former state Treasurer David Petersen could mean trouble for him when it comes to his court sentencing. In the e-mail sent to friends and supporters,... […]
The Sad Fate of San Agustin
The second San Agustin Cathedral in the late 1890s. When Father Donato Rogieri came to what was then New Mexico Territory in 1862, to shepherd the souls of largely Mexican-Catholic... […]
Official voter turnout 60.5%, highest in 24 years for non-presidential election
With her signature, Secretary of State Jan Brewer made the Nov. 7 election results official, finalizing the vote canvass and certifying the ballot counts conducted by the state’s 15 counties.... […]
