Recent Articles from Alexander Maclean
Downing rails against the system, says independents locked out
Ted Downing feels like can’t seem to get a word in edgewise as a nonpartisan candidate running for Senate in Legislative District 28.
Critics bash Brewer for inconsistent behavior on child health care
Gov. Jan Brewer held a press conference Oct. 4 to announce that the first Monday in October would be recognized as Child Health Day, though critics used the event to call attention to the disparity between Brewer’s words and actions.
Light rail ridership increases despite peak service reductions
More people are using Valley Metro’s light rail system to get to work, classes and leisure activities in 2010 than they did last year, even with budget cutbacks that caused service reductions in late July.
Brewer names leaders of Commerce Authority committees
The Arizona Commerce Authority held its first meeting Sept. 23 to outline its future plans and establish five committees that will focus on economic growth in the areas of technology, aerospace, entrepreneurship, renewable energy and business retention.
$137M from stimulus aids 3 Ariz. projects
The White House has released a report praising 100 projects across the nation - including three in Arizona - that were made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help boost the economy and create or sustain jobs.