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Protesters rally against ‘religious freedom’ bill SB1062
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol Feb. 24, to ask Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the recently passed "religious freedom" bill SB1062.
From space flight liability to teenage drivers – a sampling of bills filed so far in 2014
Here is a sampling of other notable bills and resolutions introduced so far in the 2014 legislative session: HB2192: Unlawful use; public resources; offense Sponsor: Rep. Carl Seel Establishes... […]
Quotes of the week
The most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances from Arizona's political scene this week.
Capitol Quotes: January 3, 2014
This week’s most outstanding political quips, gibes and utterances.
Heroism in a complicated war
In its entirety, the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial at Wesley Bolin Plaza features 10 columns of black granite engraved with the names of Arizonans killed or reported missing in action in Vietnam.
2013: A year of political quotes to remember
This year's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances from Arizona's political scene.
Fort Grant
In 1885, when Geronimo and the Chiricahua Apaches were raiding in southern Arizona, the 10th Cavalry was transferred from Texas to Forts Grant, Thomas, Apache and Verde in the Arizona Territory. (The 10th was one of the cavalry regiments organized with black troops after the Civil War. Indians called the men Buffalo Soldiers after their short curly hair.) The men of the 10th sent to Fort Grant h[...]
Capitol Quotes: December 13, 2013
This week’s most outstanding political quips, gibes and utterances.
Capitol Quotes: Nov. 29, 2014
This week's most outstanding political quips, gibes and utterances.
Capitol Quotes: Nov. 22, 2013
This week’s most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.
Former lawmaker Ben Miranda remembered as a community leader, workers’ advocate
State and county leaders praised former longtime legislator Ben Miranda upon hearing of his death on Friday, describing him as a dedicated public servant and a powerhouse in Democratic politics.
Capitol Quotes: Nov. 15, 2013
This week’s most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.