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McGregor announces retirement during State of Judiciary speech
Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor Arizona Supreme Court Justice Ruth McGregor's annual State of the Judiciary address before lawmakers on March 23 began with the sobering impact of […]
Financial frustration: State agency works to shore up confidence in AZ banks
Like their national brethren, state banks are suffering. The difference between the two is Arizona’s community banks — by and large — are not the orchestrators of their own tough […]
Goddard to U.S. Senate: Cooperation needed to behead smuggling
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard testified at a U.S. Senate hearing on March 17, saying state and federal officials must work together to “go after the head of the monster,” […]
Cabinet picks named for tourism, Arizona-Mexico Commission
Gov. Jan Brewer on March 20 announced two cabinet appointments, naming Margie Emmermann as director of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, as well as Sherry Henry as director of the Arizona Office […]
Community banks faring better than larger, chain banks
In spite of a national banking crisis and lending troubles, the number of people making deposits at locally operated community banks has increased nationwide according to a report by the […]
Switzerland breaks with tradition on tax evasion
BERN, Switzerland — The Swiss government has said it would cooperate on cases of international tax evasion, breaking with a long-standing tradition of protecting wealthy foreigners accused of hiding billions […]
Rep. Hendrix takes on rumors, media reports regarding schools funding
Dear valued teachers and school staff,I know that many of you are filled with anxiety about the state of Arizona’s economy and the recent budget cuts. I share your concerns, […]
Card-check legislation flies in face of democracy
As a small-business owner, I write to you with the hope of raising awareness about the undemocratic and politically driven legislation known as “card check,” or “The Employee Free Choice […]
Schools repay businesses with broken promises
Arizona’s business community supports education by investing directly in our schools and in the organizations that support them. Nine years ago, with strong support from Arizona’s business community, taxpayers passed […]
Novice Politicos
Edward J. Jackson, leaning into the touring car with his elbow propped on the door in this 1920s photo, was a mining entrepreneur and unsuccessful political candidate. Posters promoting a […]
Blogger Prezelski files for House run
Anyone who wants to know where the newest candidate for Tucson’s District 28 House of Representatives seat stands on the issues needs only check one of the most popular liberal […]
