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Huppenthal elected as Arizona schools chief
Longtime Arizona lawmaker John Huppenthal has wanted to revamp the state's school system for years. Now, he'll get the chance.
Rejection of Props. 301, 302 means big hole in budget
Voters rejected two ballot propositions Nov. 2 that would have transferred almost $450 million from two voter-approved funds to address the state budget deficit.
Grumbles announces resignation from ADEQ
Ben Grumbles, the director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, announced that he'll step down from the agency by the end of the year. Grumbles announced the resignation to the ADEQ staff in an email Oct. 28.
New law gives sportsmen groups control of Game & Fish Commission
Prominent sportsmen organizations felt former Gov. Janet Napolitano didn’t take their interests seriously when she appointed a non-hunter to the Game & Fish Commission.
It’s unlikely to happen again.
Arizona seeking PSAs on health-care infections
Arizona health officials want to use public-spirited video to reduce the frequency of infections that people get in health-care settings such as hospitals while receiving treatment for other conditions.
Arizona joins multistate foreclosure investigation
Arizona’s attorney general says his office is part of a 50-state investigation into the mortgage industry’s home foreclosure documentation. The investigation announced Wednesday is being led by Iowa’s attorney general.... […]
Officials: People misusing pesticides endanger environment, themselves
At Bug Stop Pest Control, a do-it-yourself pesticide store in north Phoenix, owner Jesse Smith includes commonsense advice with each sale: Don’t spray when windy, wash up after, and – most importantly – read the instructions.
Former Cold Stone franchisees, Cherny campaign slam Ducey
A group of former Cold Stone Creamery franchise owners accused Republican state treasurer candidate Doug Ducey, the company's former CEO, of using a raft of dishonest business practices to perpetuate a revolving-door system that lured in franchisees, bankrupted them and then pushed them aside to make way for new ones.
Brewer: Budget can be balanced without tax hike
Gov. Jan Brewer said she believes the state can balance its budget next session without another tax hike, but she didn't rule out the possibility. "I am hoping that we do not," Brewer said at a Sept. 30 press conference on the steps of the Executive Tower.
JLBC: Arizona budget shortfall growing
Forecast information released Sept. 29 by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee staff has the state's current $8.5 billion budget facing a potential shortfall of up to $825 million. That's up from the previous forecast for a midyear shortfall of up to $700 million.
Poll shows voters want to keep FTF
A new poll shows majority support among likely voters to retain an early childhood development program whose revenues are targeted by the Legislature.
Arizona to revamp request for private prison bids
Three inmates' escape from a privately operated state prison near Kingman has prompted Arizona to start over on getting bids from private prison companies for 5,000 additional beds.
