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AZ leaders honored for roles in public policy improvements
The Arizona Capitol Times hosted its 4th annual Leaders of the Year awards ceremony Sept. 28, acknowledging the achievements of 17 leaders in public policy for 2010.
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.
Hunting and fishing: rights or privileges?
If you want to fish at Fossil Creek, north of Payson, you’ll need to follow a particular set of regulations, put into place by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
But opponents to Proposition 109 say all hunting and fishing regulations in Arizona will be jeopardized if the proposition passes in November. The measure's backers say that's not the case, that they're just trying to cons[...]
Redistricting report says Ariz. only getting 1 seat
The talk of Arizona getting two new congressional seats that prevailed during the state's real estate boom may have been a bit premature, according to a consulting firm that specializes in redistricting and U.S. Census data.
Dems hold financial edge in contested races
Many Republicans in highly competitive Senate races are facing a financial disadvantage going into the general election.
2010 Leaders of the Year awards recipients
Read profiles of all the 2010 Leaders of the Year award winners.
Director: high hopes for streamlined Commerce Authority
A state agency that in the minds of some elected and private sector officials was a comfortable place for political appointees to perform is on the way out.
Construction mogul extends reach beyond industry
Family is the only thing that really pulls J. Doug Pruitt away from running a 120-year-old construction company. He freely admits his “vacations” are often off-time jaunts during business trips. His tireless demeanor has earned him much respect and even greater influence in and outside of the construction industry.
First Things First flush with cash — for now
When lawmakers voted in March to put the referendum on the ballot — a measure that would sweep and dismantle the Early Childhood Development and Health Board Fund — they expected it to put about $325 million into the state’s cash-starved coffers. But as of Sept. 1, the agency had about $100 million more than that on hand.
Agency: Pearce e-mail suggesting FTF funds illegals, abortions is inaccurate
Sen. Russell Pearce, author of Arizona’s new strict immigration law, suggested in an e-mail that money from First Things First is funding services for illegal aliens and abortion.
Miranda, Farley eye House assistant minority post
Sen. Richard Miranda, a Democrat from Tolleson, and Rep. Steve Farley, a Democrat from Tucson, are seeking the House assistant minority leader position.
Horne, Rotellini break the bank in AG primaries
Tom Horne and Felecia Rotellini were feeling the financial pinch after their hard-fought primary wins in the attorney general’s race.
