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Critics bash Brewer for inconsistent behavior on child health care
Gov. Jan Brewer held a press conference Oct. 4 to announce that the first Monday in October would be recognized as Child Health Day, though critics used the event to call attention to the disparity between Brewer’s words and actions.
Light rail ridership increases despite peak service reductions
More people are using Valley Metro’s light rail system to get to work, classes and leisure activities in 2010 than they did last year, even with budget cutbacks that caused service reductions in late July.
Valley bus ridership down amid weak economy, service reductions
The Phoenix area is facing the biggest drop in bus ridership in a decade due to service cutbacks, increased ridership on alternatives such as light rail and a lack of money for marketing services to attract new customers, according to public transportation officials across the Valley.
Full-steam ahead? Statewide rail plan lacks critical component — money
Decades ago, the passenger train making its way through Phoenix to destinations across the state was a part of the landscape, hearkening to the days when trains carved the growth of towns and cities throughout the Southwest.
Judges conflicted on expert witness law; high court may intervene
Two judges have issued contradictory rulings on whether a new law regarding expert witnesses and testimony is constitutional, and attorneys are now asking the Arizona Supreme Court to decide the matter.
Three AZ cases before Supreme Court this term
Arizona will have a prominent presence in the U.S. Supreme Court term that began Oct. 1 with cases that will settle the issues of matching funds for Clean Elections candidates, tax breaks for donations for private school scholarships, and penalties for employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
Taxing debate: Groups spar over ballot props
A well-known tax watchdog group says a new campaign urging voters to oppose all 10 ballot measures this November is misleading because it is being run by a left-leaning organization masquerading as an anti-tax group.
Constable’s neglect of duty may lead to criminal charges
A board that regulates constables has asked the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to determine whether Kyrene Constable Jon Levenson, a Democrat running for re-election, should face criminal charges for not doing his job.
Judge rejects plea deal in boxing brouhaha
Boxing trainer Joe Diaz was supposed to reach a major milestone Sept. 24 in the five-year saga to clear his name and bring to justice those he contends wronged him — including boxing promoter Peter McKinn and Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox.
Three finalists remain for AZ Supreme Court opening
Two appellate judges and a small-town judge were chosen Sept. 30 as finalists to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court.
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.
