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Rabago files for AG run
Assistant Attorney General Vince Rabago filed on Jan. 15 to run for attorney general. Rabago, a prosecutor at the attorney general's Tucson office, filed to run as a traditionally funded candidate. He is the third Democrat to jump into the race.
Lujan launches AG campaign via video
House Minority Leader David Lujan officially announced his candidacy for Arizona attorney general on Jan. 14.
Brewer names replacement for Vanderpool at DPS
Gov. Jan Brewer on Jan. 13 named Robert Halliday, a 35-year veteran of the Department of Public Safety, as the agency's next director.
AHCCCS drains cash, stirs debate
Arizona's Medicaid program has become both a budget headache and a political football, with its costly burgeoning enrollment and the possibility that national health care legislation will add even more red ink on the deficit-plagued state's bottom line.
Grand jury hearing testimony in Arpaio probe
A top Maricopa County official is testifying before a grand jury looking into whether the self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America" has abused his power.
Renewable energy bills could force constitutional showdown
A pair of bills designed to upend the Arizona Corporation Commission's requirement on renewable energy could force a court battle over whether the Legislature has the power to tinker with the commission's decisions.
AZ, feds choose opposite directions on health care
As the federal government prepares to expand health care coverage to more Americans, Arizona may be looking to drastically cut back on its Medicaid program to help solve state budget problems.
Capitol Police chief takes D.C. job
Police Chief Tim Lane's new job is greatly expanding his service area - from the Arizona State Capitol to the entire United States. Lane, who started his new job as a liaison with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, D.C. at the beginning of this month, will travel around the country educating law enforcement agencies on NHTSA's law enforcement programs.
Martin echoes Napolitano in call for federal money
State Treasurer Dean Martin has sent a $1 billion invoice to his old nemesis, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, to recoup Arizona's costs of incarcerating illegal immigrants who have been convicted of crimes.
Arizona said to be on track for financing
Arizona is on track to complete a big financing deal needed so the cash-short state government can pay its bills during February, officials said Jan. 6. The Department of Administration said it plans to complete approximately $735 million of sale-leaseback financing for prisons, legislative buildings and other state properties this month.
Ariz. parks officials preparing closure list
State budget cuts have prompted officials to prepare a list of proposed park closures they said could turn into a "death spiral."
State to enforce OHV compliance
The Arizona Game and Fish Department says its officers will step up efforts to ensure that people are complying with the state's off-highway vehicle laws.
