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Mining enactments, Trust Land ballot measure
The following is a list of mining enactments passed by the 47th Legislature and signed by Governor Napolitano. HCR2045 was placed on the ballot by lawmakers. CH 193 H 2508... […]
Governor: More Guard troops arrive to secure border
Approximately 1,200 National Guard troops are in Arizona to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border and more are coming from across the nation, Governor Napolitano said July 19. The Guard force... […]
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Ron McElhaney Ron McElhaney Joined the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce as a vice president on the leadership team. He oversees operational areas such as finance and accounting, insurance and... […]
Before TV, there was Tug-of-war
In December of 1903, handbills began appearing around Bisbee announcing a mighty tug-of-war competition. Several groups of miners of various ethnic origins signed on to compete in the contest. Ethnic... […]
2 GOP challengers question Napolitano
Democrat Governor Napolitano is the only sitting governor who’s never been married, and three candidates for her job have directly and indirectly referred to her marital status in recent campaign... […]
‘College is not for everyone’
Trade classes need be seen as an option, not last resort
‘Tight’ teacher has success with students struggling to pass AIMS
Avondale instructor: Kids just need qualified math teachers, better instructional materials
Schools and free speech – Officials debate about when discussion turns into influence
An attempt to educate or indoctrinate≠ That was the question raised after a labor leader delivered a controversial speech in April to 800 students in a district the state superintendent... […]
Investment board airs concerns about state Treasurer’s Office
Board wants explanation Treasurer David Petersen frowns as he listens to members of the Board of Investment July 19 complain they were not aware of a large payment by the... […]
Film starring Jamie Foxx is 1st to use new tax incentive
On location in Phoenix Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon (center), director Peter Berg (right) and camera assistant Larry Nielson get a good look at the set of “The Kingdom”. The Universal... […]
Group calls for reform of state’s capital punishment use
A legal team assembled by the American Bar Association is calling to reform Arizona’s use of capital punishment, finding “serious problems” with its implementation after a 21-month study. The report... […]
Superior vision – Mining town hopes Internet access will open door to tourism, other businesses
Superior, a Pinal County mining community that has seen economic peaks and valleys linked to the health of the copper industry, is going high tech. Federal and state grants combined... […]
