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May’s DUI is but one ‘skeleton’ this election season
This is the time when the skeletons come out, and we’re not talking about Halloween. With election season in full swing, reporters and political operatives are looking into the backgrounds... […]
Activists launch effort to defeat ballot proposition on right to hunt and fish
A ballot proposition promoted as a way to safeguard the right to fish and hunt in Arizona would politicize decisions about wildlife by giving the Legislature sole authority, leaders of a new campaign against the measure said Friday.
Cotton farmers benefit from global demand, higher prices
Ronald Rayner has weathered many ups and downs in the four-plus decades he's grown cotton in the West Valley. For Rayner, and for many other cotton farmers in the state, it's looking like an up year.
State releases guidelines for protecting wildlife around renewable plants
With its sharp talons, powerful beak and 7-foot wingspan, the golden eagle is one of Arizona's fiercest and most imposing birds of prey. It's no match, however, for the rotating blades of turbines in wind farms.
Effort to restore threatened frog reaches milestone
STAR VALLEY – Under the shade of soaring Ponderosa pines, a young frog wriggles free from a man’s hand and swims across a muddy pool. “There he goes – number... […]
2010 Leaders of the Year awards recipients named
Mark your calendar. The fourth annual Leaders of the Year of award ceremony is just around the corner and we hope you'll join the Arizona Capitol Times to celebrate 17 individuals and organizations for their professional and civic involvement.
Commission only knocks a few judges on performance
The state’s 27-member commission that grades judges gave unanimous thumbs up for nearly all 64 of the judges up for retention this year except a few.
GOP, Dem candidates emerge from Corp. Comm race
Arizona Republican voters appear to be rejecting a state Corporation Commission candidate who gained national media attention when he spoke in favor of turning off electric power to homes where illegal immigrants live.
Protests become celebrations, followed by disorder
Small, peaceful celebrations were held July 28 after U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton halted key elements of Arizona’s immigration law, but that all changed the following day as protesters filled the streets, blocked roads and caused civil disobedience that got dozens arrested.
Dems lament – A credit card for war, but no cash for teachers
Once again, war is being paid for with a credit card while investments in our children's future are tossed aside.
Immigration protest at Capitol turns into celebration
By Griselda Nevarez, Arizona Capitol Times What was intended to be a protest outside the Capitol against the implementation of S1070 turned out to be a celebration after U.S. District... […]
Day 2: Lawmakers end session sine die
The Senate also passed former senator Jonathan Paton's bill, S10756, which changes the name of the Arizona State Boxing Commission to the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission. The bill modifies rules governing mixed martial arts and allows the Commission to test contestants for drugs.
