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On the ballot: Prop. 207: Eminent domain – property rights protection or legal nightmare≠
Possible voter confusion and a surrounding atmosphere of well-funded and heated campaigns have Capitol insiders differing on the likely outcome of Prop. 207, a controversial property rights initiative. “This is... […]
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky…
Attorney Francis J. Heney Born in Lima, New York, in 1859, Francis J. Heney grew up in San Francisco where his family relocated in 1863. He worked in his father’s... […]
Democrats ‘Red-to-Blue’ program targets Renzi
National Democrats, scrambling to take advantage of Republican misfortune and woes, have singled out attorney Ellen Simon in an elite program designed to boost congressional candidates around the country. Ms.... […]
There’ll be no ‘dance houses’ in this state
Early in the state’s history, Arizona lawmakers took up the task of attempting to curtail foul language and behavior. The following laws are taken from Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913,... […]
Capitol Quotes, Nov. 2 2006
Quotes “I call them the Star Wars bar scene.” — Political consultant Doug Cole, comparing unlikely groups allied against Prop. 207, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, to a bar... […]
Horne seeks to audit Tucson school district over teacher bonus money
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne (File photo) Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne today asked the state Auditor General requesting an audit to investigate a Tucson school district’s use... […]
Renewable energy requirements OK'd
The Arizona Corporation Commission yesterday approved rules requiring utilities to generate 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources, such as sunlight and other “green” energy sources. Chairman Jeff Hatch-Miller... […]
State agencies investigate illegal taxis, limos
A recent sweep of Valley taxis and limos uncovered almost 100 drivers who were operating without a state taxi license. Some of the operators did not have a driver’s license,... […]
DOA overseeing treasury operations
Department of Administration Director Bill Bell (File photo) Acting on statutory authority, the Department of Administration on Friday began oversight of day-to-day operations at the Treasurer’s Office, DOA Director Bill... […]
Top billing to typos: Ballot blunders abound
While everyone is worried about high-tech glitches fouling the vote counts this Election Day, some of the biggest fumbles on the way to the ballot box are turning out to... […]
25 states have enacted consumer protection for gift cards
It has taken a few years, but state legislatures are catching up with glitches in the popularity of gift cards, the quick-fix solution for those too befuddled or time-pressed to... […]
Ruling to come from state high court on new self defense law
The Arizona Supreme Court on Oct. 23 agreed to rule on whether a new state law on self defense applied to a murder defendant who was awaiting trial when changes... […]
