Arizona Capitol Museum to open Capitol exhibit on April 18
The Arizona Capitol Museum is preparing to open a new exhibit chronicling the Capitol and its occupants.
Ducey can pursue reforms without inspector general bill
The Legislature may have rebuffed Gov. Doug Ducey in his request for a statewide inspector general position, but that doesn’t mean he can’t follow up on his plan to root out waste, inefficiency and abuse without it.
Problems remain at Phoenix VA hospital after scandal
Veterans who seek health care at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital continue to see long wait times.
Tax preparers brace as Obamacare adds wrinkles to tax forms this year
Americans who did not have health insurance last year might have to pay a penalty when they file their federal income taxes this year – but some people who did have coverage might owe Uncle Sam, too.
APS asks for a 320 percent hike in solar fees
Less than two years after the Arizona Corporation Commission approved a small monthly surcharge on residential solar, the state’s largest utility is asking energy regulators to impose a 320-percent increase in the solar fee.
State health Services director to join University of Arizona
The state's longtime director of the Department of Health Services will soon join the University of Arizona.
New child safety director describes plans to improve care
The Department of Child Safety’s new director outlined plans on March 23 to turn around Arizona’s ailing child welfare services in front of a legislative committee.
Bill would reopen mining museum, but budget problems remain
The former Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum near the state Capitol could be open again if a bill moving through the Legislature passes.
TEP proposal would cut savings to solar customers
In a filing to the Arizona Corporation Commission on March 25, Tucson Electric Power is proposing to slash the amount it pays for excess power from rooftop panels.
3 teams remain in running for Phoenix freeway project
Three teams of developers, contractors, engineering firms and consultants remain in contention for a mammoth Arizona freeway construction project.
Ducey appoints new director of Dept. of Veterans’ Services
Gov. Doug Ducey today named retired Col. Wanda Wright to be the first woman to head the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.
Former whistleblower faces whistleblower complaint as he moves closer to approval for DCS post
A Senate committee on March 18 recommended confirmation for newly appointed Department of Child Safety Director Greg McKay, a former whistleblower who now has a whistleblower complaint hanging over his head.