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‘Horizon’ christens Phoenix studio by recalling the past
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was a fitting guest to christen the first "Horizon" broadcast in its new downtown Phoenix studio, given that it was her Senate confirmation hearings nearly 30 years ago that served as an informal test-run for the show.
McCain taking Hayworth seriously, runs ads on KFYI
U.S. Sen. John McCain is quietly preparing for a potential challenge from ex-Rep. J.D. Hayworth, sources said, as Hayworth moves closer to an actual bid.
The Pulse: Governor’s race about to heat up
Northern Arizona businessman Buz Mills just dropped $2 million into a gubernatorial bid. Every pundit in town is preparing for the Terry Goddard administration. And Tucson attorney John Munger keeps talking up his fundraising abilities in his quest to be Arizona's chief executive.
Pearce aims to freeze salaries for local officials
Sen. Russell Pearce, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has filed a bill prohibiting pay increases for local elected officials for two years.
Martin echoes Napolitano in call for federal money
State Treasurer Dean Martin has sent a $1 billion invoice to his old nemesis, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, to recoup Arizona's costs of incarcerating illegal immigrants who have been convicted of crimes.
GOP proposal calls for tax cuts amid budget crisis
Republican lawmakers unveiled a plan to change Arizona's economic course, calling for major shifts in tax policy - including tax cuts - and creation of tools to lure high-wage businesses to the state.
Brewer aims to keep AZ part of Western Climate Initiative
Gov. Jan Brewer has issued an executive order that aims to continue Arizona's participation in a multi-state agreement to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions.
Lujan decides to run clean, refunds donations
Rep. David Lujan refunded thousands of dollars in donations to his exploratory committee after deciding that he will run for attorney general under the clean elections system.
Mills puts $2 million into gubernatorial campaign
Everyone knew Buz Mills was a man of considerable wealth, but no one was quite sure how much of it he was willing to spend in the 2010 governor's race. With his initial campaign finance report, Mills took a big step toward answering those questions by putting $2 million into his fledgling campaign.
The Pulse: In New Year, let’s put aside clichés
A researcher in Scranton says about half of Americans who make New Year's resolutions keep them. Well, at least that's better than the percentage of politicians who keep their campaign promises. One recent poll found that only 4 percent of voters believe most politicians do what they promise once they're in office.
Federal healthcare plan to cost Arizona $542M per year
The U.S. Senate healthcare bill is expected to provide medical coverage for as many as 1 million uninsured Arizonans, but it would leave the state scrambling to come up with an estimated $3.8 billion to pay for it.
Brewer suggests overhaul of AZ Medicaid program
Voters may get a chance to rethink the massive expansion of AHCCCS they approved in 2000, a move that could strip thousands of low-income Arizonans of healthcare coverage and provide an infusion of cash for the deficit-wracked state.
