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Judge rules firing of Phoenix VA director was justified
A judge has ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs was justified in firing the former director of its Phoenix office, but not because of delays in care and secret waiting lists that consumed the agency this year.
Arizona ranks fifth in annual population increase
Arizona added nearly 100,000 new residents this past year, more than virtually every other state in the nation. New figures Tuesday from the U.S. Census Bureau put the state’s population as of July 1 at 6,731,484. In pure numbers, Arizona had the fifth highest increase.
States’ use of execution drugs varies widely
Problematic executions in Arizona, Oklahoma and other states have highlighted a patchwork approach states are taking with lethal drugs, with types, combinations and dosages varying widely. A question-and-answer look at how the disparities in drugs came about and why, after more than three decades in which all death penalty states used the exact same mixture:
Young immigrants get Arizona driver’s licenses
They waited in line in the dark outside motor vehicle offices, cheered when the doors opened and celebrated again upon passing their driving tests. For many young immigrants in Arizona, Monday marked a landmark day as they were able to get driver's licenses for the first time.
‘Dreamers’ policy takes away drivers licenses from domestic violence victims
Forced to surrender on “dreamers,” Gov. Jan Brewer is denying licenses to drive to a potentially more vulnerable group of migrants: domestic violence victims.
Reagan names top staffers for Secretary of State’s Office
Michele Reagan announced who will serve as the top staffers in her administration at the Secretary of State’s Office.
Free market principles behind push for higher prisoner pay
Hoping to bring some free market principles to the prison industry, Sen.-elect John Kavanagh wants to raise the wage cap on inmates’ hourly pay.
Arizona attorney general-elect Brnovich appoints top aides
Arizona Attorney General-elect Mark Brnovich has announced the appointment of two top officials for his incoming administration.
Arizona state employees get raises without needed OKs
Arizona state officials gave pay raises to 169 government workers without getting the required approval from the Department of Administration.
Arizona extends waits for license test retakes
People who fail Arizona's written or road tests for a driver's license will have to wait longer before they can retake either test.
A well-earned name: Nothing is simple in world of ‘dark money’ politics
Paul G. Ryan asked the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office what seemed like a simple question: Is a state nonprofit that spends money to influence elections actually a political committee?
Defense spending in state fell $1.7 billion in 2013; industry looks to future
Defense contracts awarded in Arizona fell by $1.7 billion between 2012 and 2013, buffeted by the federal budget sequestration, a drawdown of U.S. military commitments and a sluggish economic recovery.
