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Lawmakers, farmers balk at agriculture lab move
The Arizona Department of Agriculture plans to move its laboratory from the Capitol Mall to a building in Chandler, despite opposition from lawmakers and the industry.
Audit of seized funds skewers former Pinal County lawmen
The Arizona Auditor General on August 20 released a report that detailed how former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles misused asset forfeiture funds for years.
Corp Comm’s interim takeover over of water utility in hands of judge
A federal judge refused Thursday to allow state utility regulators to seize control of Johnson Utilities, at least for the time being.
Hearing officer recommends Corp Comm take over Johnson Utilities
A state hearing officer recommends the Arizona Corporation Commission seize control of Johnson Utilities from the current management, at least temporarily, and install its own manager.
State wildlife managers rely on public in fight against poachers
Nearly 100 wildlife managers travel across the state to monitor hunts, check tags and licenses and study animal populations. They focus much of their time on protecting wildlife and trying to stop poaching.
Suit filed to block plan to restrict power of Clean Elections
The author of Arizona's Citizens Clean Elections Act wants a judge to block vote on a plan by Republican lawmakers to take away some of the power of the commission that administers the program of public financing of candidates.
Yuma desalination plant unused, could cost millions to update
A CAP report recommends fixing five plant “deficiencies” along with other repairs and replacements, necessary to run the plant even at one-third capacity.
Customers at odds with indicted utility owner for years
The name George Johnson has gained-state wide notoriety in the last year, but his reputation precedes him in Pinal County.
DeWit to resign April 3 for NASA job
State Treasurer Jeff DeWit says he will step down next week to start a job as NASA's chief financial officer.
Future of Arizona State Fairgrounds, buildings under review
The future use of Arizona’s aging fairgrounds and the structures on the property are being studied by state officials, volunteer design specialists and members of the public in a series of planning sessions at the site.
State’s no-hire list is short — it’s tough to get blacklisted
It takes a whole lot to end up on the state’s list of people who won’t be considered for jobs. In fact, the state’s employment blacklist only includes four people, two of whom stole money from state coffers.
Clemency Board urges reduced sentence for cop in 2010 killing
The Arizona Board of Executive Clemency has recommended reducing the prison sentence of a former Phoenix police officer who killed a man in 2010 while responding to a domestic violence.
