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Recent Articles from David Miller, Arizona Capitol Times correspondent
‘Spice’ no safe marijuana alternative
The toxic substance is widely available in smoke shops and liquor stores, as well as in wide supply on the Internet, advertised as “state legal.” Along with that description, companies promoting Spice should add “unsafe” and “potentially lethal” on the packaging.
Full-steam ahead? Statewide rail plan lacks critical component — money
Decades ago, the passenger train making its way through Phoenix to destinations across the state was a part of the landscape, hearkening to the days when trains carved the growth of towns and cities throughout the Southwest.
Construction mogul extends reach beyond industry
Family is the only thing that really pulls J. Doug Pruitt away from running a 120-year-old construction company. He freely admits his “vacations” are often off-time jaunts during business trips. His tireless demeanor has earned him much respect and even greater influence in and outside of the construction industry.
Centennial celebration intended to be artistically diverse
The long list of projects underway for the Arizona Centennial includes a varied mix of artistic and educational endeavors.
Notable Arizona
Alberto Rios has always shared a connection with the history — both cultural and geographic — of Arizona. Born and raised here, the writer often presents images of the alternatively lush and barren landscape of the Grand Canyon State.
Rocky campaigns
The candidates hoping to become Arizona’s next mine inspector agree that mining safety for workers and the public needs to be increased. How to accomplish that goal, just like everything else between the candidates, is a matter of debate.
Soaring over solar?
In Arizona, power generated by the sun is the darling of many renewable-energy advocates, solar-power based companies and the governor. There is, however, another less cost-intensive player trying to gain a foothold in the renewable power game: wind.
A lawyer walks into a Bar…
Alan Bayham gets paid to argue, so it’s no surprise that he speaks passionately and convincingly about his goals as the incoming president of the State Bar of Arizona — just don’t mention that other staple of the legal profession, lawyer jokes.
A ‘necessary evil’
A combination of fear and the state’s dire financial straits has pushed long-battling parties in a Maricopa County lawsuit into a tenuous agreement allowing the state to drastically reduce funding for mental health services and eliminate the office that ensures the lawsuit provisions are met.
Few specifics unveiled from council’s commerce report
A group of big-business leaders Gov. Jan Brewer appointed at the beginning of this year to search for solutions to the state's significant job losses and dreary economic situation has submitted its initial report. They're just not talking about it.
Fresh-fried: Technology firm cooks up a restaurant innovation
The argument for environmental protection and sustainability often centers on the oil that powers our cars and heats our homes. Routinely left out of the discussion is the oil that sizzles our french fries.
Wheeless sees fewer, healthier banks when crisis ends
For Tanya Wheeless, the past six years have been a roller coaster ride, from the historic crest of banking activity to the low point at which traditional stalwarts of the financial industry ran completely off the rails.
