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Recent Articles from Jessica Boehm, Cronkite News Service
Gains, goals of Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years later
The iconic blue-and-white disability parking tags that appear to be proliferating in Arizona were the first and most recognizable effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ADOT data show sharp increase in number of disability plates, placards
The number of Arizonans using disability license plates and placards has grown by almost 70 percent in the past 12 years – more than double the rate of growth for passenger and commercial vehicle registrations.
Experts press case for forest management to head off wildfires
The science is in and the time to act on forest management is now if the government wants to avoid more catastrophic wildfires, a panel of wildfire experts told a House committee Thursday.
Tax preparers brace as Obamacare adds wrinkles to tax forms this year
Americans who did not have health insurance last year might have to pay a penalty when they file their federal income taxes this year – but some people who did have coverage might owe Uncle Sam, too.
Arizonans get front-row seats as guests at State of the Union
Jean and Howard Somers’ work to increase awareness of veterans’ mental health issues has made them regulars in Washington, but the former Arizona residents were still surprised to get an invitation to the State of the Union.
Report: Arizona slipping behind other states on spending transparency
Despite increasing online access to government spending information in recent years, Arizona is letting other states move ahead of it in transparency, an advocacy group reported Tuesday.
Bid for texting-while-driving ban stalls once again at Legislature
The latest attempt to create a statewide ban on texting while driving is stalled at the Legislature.
Rep. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City
Name: Sonny Borrelli Chamber: House Party: Republican Profession: Small business owner; 22 years in U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a gunnery sergeant. Hometown: Lake Havasu City Legislative District: No. 5,... […]
Sen. Bob Worsley, R-Mesa
Name: Bob Worsley Chamber: Senate Party: Republican Profession: Owner and founder of New Mexico and Arizona Land Co., which develops energy, mineral and land projects. Previously, he was the owner... […]
Lawmaker: Require notarized signatures for early voters
Requiring Arizonans to have their signatures notarized to get on the permanent early ballot list or to receive early ballots would help prevent voter fraud, a state lawmaker contends.
ADOT proposing new bike, pedestrian safety plan for state highways
A proposed update of Arizona’s plan for protecting bicyclists and pedestrians on state highways calls for shoulders 4 feet or wider and more sidewalks and paths that can be shared by those pedaling or walking.
