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DeWit blasts Reagan after she slams him over “sour grapes” on pamphlets
Secretary of State Michele Reagan has some harsh words for those who claim that office’s failure to mail 200,000 publicity pamphlets tilted the outcome of Tuesday’s special election in favor of Proposition 123. Her words are specifically for state Treasurer Jeff DeWit.
State agency spent millions on failed biospecimen program it hopes to revive
That project – the Arizona Biospecimen Locator – was an online database of tissue and organ samples developed under the purview of the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission, which supports and oversees bioscience research in the state.
Book tells tale of Granite Mountain Hotshots who died battling wildfire
The tragedy of the Yarnell Hill Fire captivated grieving audiences and Fernanda Santos, Phoenix bureau chief for The New York Times. In her book, “The Fire Line,” Santos tells the story of how 19 men lived and died.
Ex-Arizona official gets 10 years in prison in fraud scheme
A former state official who acknowledged stealing $5.9 million from Arizona's health care program for the poor was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for his part in a yearslong fraud scheme.
HOV lane violations rising in Arizona
The number of high occupancy vehicle lane citations Arizona Department of Public Safety officers issued last year increased by about 50 percent compared to four years prior.
Bill to dilute state water code goes to Ducey
Gov. Doug Ducey is going to have to decide whether he wants to dilute provisions of state water laws.
Brnovich concludes regulators can inspect APS’ records
State utility regulators have a legal right to question company executives about whether they secretly funneled money into political campaigns, Attorney General Mark Brnovich said today.
House Republicans reject KidsCare restoration in budget
The House of Representatives rejected an attempt to restore a federally funded children’s health insurance program over concerns that it would “blow up the budget.”
Jones jumps into CD5 race
After a month of exploring the race, Christine Jones has officially launched her campaign for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, a move that could shake up the already crowded contest to replace retiring Congressman Matt Salmon.
Arizona tribal casino gambling revenue down by 5.1 percent
The Arizona Department of Gaming says contributions to the state from tribal gambling revenue will be about $23.9 million for the quarter that ended on March 31.
DES doubles security budget, adds armed guards
The San Bernardino shooting massacre that took 14 lives last December has prompted Department of Economic Security Director Tim Jeffries to go on a security blitz.
Arizona to license more medical marijuana dispensaries
Arizona health officials are gearing up to award dozens of additional licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries.
