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AZ voters turn out in record numbers
Arizonans turned out in record numbers Feb. 5. Here’s a roundup of quotes from voters leaving polling stations and on the campus of ASU.Jamie Cowgill, 48, of Scottsdale, voted for... […]
Initiative aims to ban tax on property sales, transfers
A proposed constitutional change to ban taxes on property sales or transfers was filed Jan. 30 with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. The type of tax is not currently... […]
McCain led field in campaign contributions in AZ
Maverick presidential candidate Ron Paul rode a national wave of Internet fundraising to collect more money in Arizona last quarter than any candidate except John McCain, according to Federal Election... […]
Lawmaker welcomes foster child, waits for adoption
A state senator who has long wanted to adopt a child out of the state’s foster care system finally welcomed her family’s newest member on Sunday — a 14-month old... […]
Voyles to lead AZ Game and Fish Dept.
A 34-year veteran of the Arizona Game and Fish Department was selected to lead the agency, the department announced Jan. 28. Larry Voyles, supervisor of the department’s Yuma region, will replace Duane... […]
Goddard and other state AGs ask EPA to step on the gas
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard joined 16 other state attorneys general to ask the Environmental Projection Agency to stop dragging its feet on regulating greenhouse gases. Last year, the U.S.... […]
AGs tell EPA to stop dragging feet
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard joined 16 other state attorneys general to ask the Environmental Projection Agency to stop dragging its feet on regulating greenhouse gases. Last year, the U.S.... […]
ELL model will cost Arizona $358 million
More than 100 school superintendents from across Arizona gathered at the Capitol Jan. 23 to present the estimated cost of the English Language Learners program — and to ask the... […]
Bill would require loan officers to be licensed
Sen. Jay Tibshraeny, R-Chandler, is following up on his successful mortgage fraud legislation passed last year with another bill aimed at protecting Arizona homebuyers by requiring all loan originators to... […]
Johnson won't seek re-election to make way for Pearce
Another senior Republican will not seek re-election to the Senate, an illustration of how term limits are forcing lawmakers to make hard choices.Sen. Karen Johnson, R-18, said she is giving... […]
Gov. Napolitano’s 2008 State of the State address
The prepared text of Gov. Janet Napolitano’s State of the State address delivered Jan. 14: “My message to you today is clear: the state of Arizona is strong. And together,... […]
