AZ wins federal grant to fund meth recovery programs
Arizona has been awarded an $8.3 million federal grant to help combat methamphetamine use in the state. The Access to Recovery Grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and... […]
Governor proposes plan to address sagging revenues
Governor Napolitano (file photo) Speculating the state will be facing a shortfall upwards of $600 million by January, Gov. Janet Napolitano hopes a three-pronged plan will put the state in... […]
Transportation chief: Road funding system is 'broken'
While the condition of roads and bridges is getting better, the way the nation invests in them is “broken,” the country’s transportation chief said today. “Money that should be going... […]
Lawyer requests Flores deadline be pushed back
In the latest twist in a 16-year-old case, the attorney suing the state over its English education system is asking a federal court to delay ordering the state to comply... […]
Court rejects Goddard's order for Western Union records
A Court of Appeals ruling has dealt the Arizona Attorney General’s office a setback, but "clears the way for us to move forward to combat smuggling organizations in Arizona," Attorney... […]
ADOT: Bridges rate among 'best in nation'
Report out Arizona Department of Transportation has finished a month-long review of the state’s bridges. Photo by Bill Coates The Arizona Department of Transportation’s review of state bridges, ordered by... […]
Judge: Voting ID rules are OK; but fight far from over
A federal judge has agreed with the state that Arizona’s voter identification requirements do not violate either federal or state laws, but the fight against the statutes is far from... […]
Democrats say Bee is violating 'resign-to-run' law
Lawyers with the Arizona Democratic Party are investigating whether Senate President Tim Bee is violating the state’s resign-to-run law by “stockpiling” money to challenge U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and by... […]
Napolitano to seek lawmakers' support of Real ID
Arizona is poised to comply with Real ID requirements by enhancing the state-issued drivers’ licenses. Gov. Napolitano will seek lawmakers’ approval of the project, her office said Aug. 24. Gov.... […]
Policy leaders to be recognized by Arizona Capitol Times
The Arizona Capitol Times will honor individuals and organizations next month at its first Leaders of the Year in Public Policy event. Fourteen public and private servants and entities will... […]
Western governors set goal for greenhouse gas reduction
A collaboration of Western governors announced today a regional goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 15 percent by 2020. The Western Climate Initiative (WCI), which was launched in February and... […]
AG settles with fraudulent Internet business
Two Phoenix residents operating a dubious Internet advertising business will be fined and forbidden from engaging in outbound telemarketing as part of an agreement with Attorney General Terry Goddard. The... […]