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Lawmakers’ dilemma: Raise ADEQ fees or risk EPA intervention
Policymakers in Arizona may have to choose between two undesirable options - greater environmental fees for businesses or greater federal intervention in local affairs.
Clean Elections bans ‘slate strategy’
The future of Clean Elections matching funds is up in the air, but on Nov. 17 the Citizens Clean Elections Commission voted to ban a campaign strategy involving the funds.
State closes 43 exposed mine shafts near Mammoth
The Mine Inspector's Office sealed 43 mine openings during an operation from Nov. 4 until Nov. 11 that was intended to make the area surrounding the Pearl Mine safer for all-terrain vehicles, hikers and horses.
SRP fighting to keep records private
The nation's third-largest public power utility and one of the state's largest water suppliers avoided a ruling earlier this year that would have determined whether it was subject to Arizona public records law. But now the Salt River Project is again bracing against claims that its quasi-governmental status requires it to maintain and provide access to documents.
ADOT identifies MVD offices to shut down
The state's transportation department has identified a dozen Motor Vehicle Division offices that will be shut down. But no timeframe has been set for their actual closure.
Department ruling favors Prescott water project
PRESCOTT - The state Department of Water Resources has affirmed a judge's ruling that Prescott is entitled to pump more than 8,000 acre-feet of water a year from its Paulden-area ranch.
Cronkite/Eight Poll: Most Arizonans optimistic about economy
Most Arizonans think the economy will get better next year, according to a Cronkite/Eight Poll released Nov. 24. Fifty-four percent of those polled said their own economic situation will be significantly or somewhat better a year from now.
Arizona drought continues after weak monsoon
While rain and snow have ended droughts across much of the U.S. this year, conditions have gotten worse in Arizona, further extending a dry streak that began in 1996.
Grand Canyon to change ‘unfair’ permit system
FLAGSTAFF - Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system.
Arizona Lottery sales holding up even with economy in dire straits
Even as residents cut back on spending due to the uncertainties of sagging economy, the Arizona Lottery's sales are holding up, the latest figures show.
Game and Fish: Low OHV registrations hurting enforcement, education programs
Low compliance with a law requiring off-highway vehicle owners to purchase a $25 annual decal is hampering Arizona's efforts to educate riders and protect areas from illegal use, state officials say. In response, the Arizona Game and Fish Department is readying special patrols to catch riders who don't have decals. The penalty: $250.
Brewer hails passage of cuts, says it’s a good day
Gov. Jan Brewer, flanked by Senate President Bob Burns and House Speaker Kirk Adams, signed the special session bills just hours after they passed the House.
