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Peters: States will have to pay bigger share for highway projects
Valley resident in new post backs Bush’s plan to reduce Amtrak subsidies
Suit challenges Arizona’s interception of money transfers
Attorney General Terry Goddard’s office oversees the 5-year-old program, which is intended to deprive smugglers of the money that is “the core motive” for their operations. An immigrant-rights group sued... […]
Tucson’s ‘Nymphs de Pave’
Peering into Tucson’s red light district, shaped like a thin piece of pie between Congress Street and Maiden Lane at the turn of the century. “The Star has, time and... […]
Petersen accepts 'slap on wrist,' agrees to resign
State Treasurer David Petersen will appear in Maricopa County Superior Court on Oct. 25 and accept a plea bargain in his case, the Attorney General’s Office said Oct. 19. Mr.... […]
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Shandrea Solomon Shandrea Solomon Elected to the board of directors of Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County, a group that teaches adults to read and write English and prepare for the... […]
Capitol Quotes, Oct. 23 2006
Capitol quotes “Maybe people like living next to idiots.” —Rep. Mark Anderson, R-18, commenting on why people move to Arizona, in light of a study by Morgan Quinto Press that... […]
Petersen to accept plea deal, resign
State Treasurer David Petersen (Photo by Bill Coates) State Treasurer David Petersen will appear in Superior Court next Wednesday and accept a plea bargain in his case, the Attorney General... […]
Treasurer offered plea deal by AG's Office
State Treasurer David Petersen (Photo by Bill Coates) Arizona Treasurer David Petersen has been told to resign before election day or face several felony charges, sources have told Arizona Capitol... […]
Minimum wage prop opens door to ID theft, critics say
An upcoming ballot initiative to establish a state minimum wage will create havoc for private employers and could set the stage for an increase in identity theft, two Arizona congressmen... […]
Aide files $3.5 million claim against Petersen
State Treasurer David Petersen (File photo) State Treasurer David Petersen’s former chief of staff has filed a $3.5 million whistleblower claim alleging he suffered reprisals after cooperating in an Attorney... […]
Use of state surplus funds by Tucson schools questioned
The Tucson Unified School District could face an investigation for using state surplus funds to pay for the final year of a three-year teacher contract instead of the intended purpose... […]
State Parks Board awards $9.7 million in grants
The Arizona State Parks Board has awarded $9.7 million in grants to local communities from the Arizona Heritage Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the State Lake Improvement and... […]
