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Rosemont Mine’s water permit upheld
TUCSON ai??i?? Opponents have failed to prove that a proposed new open pit mine near Tucson would harm groundwater supplies, an administrative judge recently ruled.
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office aide sues county
FLORENCE ai??i?? A Pinal County Sheriff's Office aide has filed a defamation lawsuit against outgoing County Manager Fritz Behring and Pinal County.
Pro-life bill would turn women away from abortion clinics even if government doesn’t pay
A proposed law that is scheduled for a legislative committee on Monday would forbid women from getting abortions at clinics where they get their Medicaid-funded family planning services even if they pay to end their pregnancies themselves.
Report: Number of border deaths remained steady, even as crossings fell
WASHINGTON – The number of people who died in Pima County while trying to cross the border from Mexico remained steady in recent years, even as the number of border-crossers dropped, according to a report released Wednesday.
Feds approve solar-power project proposed near Quartzsite
WASHINGTON – Federal officials gave a green light Monday to a proposed 100-megawatt solar-power plant near Quartzsite, a project that supporters say could create 438 short-term construction jobs and 50 full-time jobs.
AZ health dept. to roll out hospital compare tool
State health officials are launching a new online tool that will let patients and their families compare the costs and results of health care at hospitals across the state.
Advocates say measure could kill Clean Elections system
Several bills introduced at the Legislature this year have taken swipes at Clean Elections, but not so boldly as Rep. Paul Boyer’s concurrent resolution to swipe all monies from the Clean Elections system in favor of funding the state’s education needs.
Brewer signs bill requiring taxi driver drug tests
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill requiring taxi, livery and limousine companies to drug-test drivers before they're hired and re-test them at least once a year.
Arizona literacy law kicks in next year
Thousands of elementary school teachers in Arizona are using small groups and other techniques to boost their students' reading skills in preparation for a literacy law that will kick in next year.
State to buy Arizona’s first private prison
Arizona’s first private prison is going to become the property of the state. A provision in contracts for the state’s five privately-run prisons allows the state to buy the prison for a nominal price as the contract expires.
Brewer reaching out to lawmakers on Medicaid expansion
As the 2013 legislative session stretches past the 100-day mark and Gov. Jan Brewer struggles for dwindling Republican votes on her top agenda item, the Ninth Floor is redoubling its efforts to attract GOP votes for Medicaid expansion.
Judge sets hearing over MCAO jurisdiction in Horne case
Before the Office of Administrative Hearings begins proceedings in the campaign finance case against Tom Horne, a Maricopa County judge will first determine whether County Attorney Bill Montgomery’s office actually has the authority to prosecute the attorney general.
