Recent Articles from Matthew Seeman, Cronkite News Service
Arizona looks for breathing room in EPA’s carbon-emission goals
Arizona will ask federal regulators this week to rethink their June proposal that calls for the state to cut carbon emissions from power plants in half over the next 15 years.Arizona will ask federal regulators this week to rethink their June proposal that calls for the state to cut carbon emissions from power plants in half over the next 15 years.
Arizona posted nation’s lowest rate of improper unemployment payments
Arizona had the lowest rate of improper unemployment insurance payments in the nation last year, a ranking that one official said reflects the benefits of new initiatives introduced in the last two years.
Gila supervisor touts ‘holistic’ carbon sequestration to committee
WASHINGTON – A Gila County supervisor touted the potential benefits of “holistic” carbon sequestration to a congressional subcommittee Wednesday, saying it could help ranchers and prevent massive fires at the same time.
Shadegg joins business, farm leaders to push case for immigration reform
WASHINGTON – Former Arizona Rep. John Shadegg called for fellow Republicans in the House to move forward with immigration legislation, saying Tuesday that reform would benefit the economy and create jobs.
State: Looming federal fund shortfall will not hit road projects – yet
WASHINGTON – Despite a possible shortfall in the federal highway trust fund, the Arizona Department of Transportation does not anticipate delays of any current or scheduled projects this summer, a spokeswoman said.