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Brewer applies for stimulus aid, outlines its use
Arizona is on track to receive more than $1 billion in federal stimulus aid now that the state has formally applied to receive the money and indicated how it intends to spend it.
Communities needing dental care hitch their hopes to a trailer
Delia Coronado awaits her fate under the glare of a dental lamp, as Dr. Gary Watkins prepares to drill. Along with dentist and patient, a half-dozen volunteers are crammed into the small trailer of a clinic.
Interim director takes on long-term challenges
Will Humble still hands out his “old” business cards, showing his former title as deputy director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. He explains that he hasn’t ordered new ones printed with his current job title of interim director of DHS. While higher-ups conduct a search, Humble wonders whether he’ll be named the next director of the agency.
Arizonans abundant at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
There are no saguaros growing on the banks of the Potomac, but Washington, D.C., is starting to look a lot like Phoenix — at least at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Goldwater Institute: Arpaio’s crime clearance rate a sham
The Goldwater Institute renewed its criticism of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, this time accusing the agency of reporting faulty criminal investigation statistics to federal authorities.
Arpaio, others blast ‘sanctuary city’ policies during Senate hearing
With several of its members pushing for legislation that would eliminate so-called “sanctuary city” policies in Arizona, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard hours of testimony on why some of the state’s most prominent law enforcement officials believe such policies are contributing to an epidemic of crime.
Quelland says he’ll challenge removal from House
While the Citizens Clean Elections Commission was voting on May 15 to remove Rep. Doug Quelland from office, the north Phoenix lawmaker was hitting the links in a legislative golf tournament. He didn’t bother to provide a reason for his absence from the May 15 hearing.
Pullen builds a national name
Randy Pullen likes Arizona more than he likes Washington, D.C. But for about a week every month, Pullen heads to Washington to spend time at the Republican National Committee, where the Arizona GOP chief serves as national treasurer.
Increased unemployment causes flood of new AHCCCS applicants
More Arizonans than ever are visiting Casa Grande’s Sun Life Family Health Clinic, but not because they need to see a doctor. Instead, they’re there to enroll in the state-run Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) after falling victim to the economic downturn.
AZ one step closer to complying with federal Adam Walsh Act
A Senate panel has approved legislation that would put the state in compliance with a federal law intended to crack down on sex offenders and would ensure Arizona doesn't lose millions of dollars in federal funding.
Senate panel passes FY10 budget after 9-hour debate; changes expected
With about six weeks to go before the fiscal year ends, a Senate panel hunkered down late into the night on May 20 to approve a spending packet that solved a $3 billion deficit in next year's budget.
Brewer calls special session to deal with vouchers
Gov. Jan Brewer has called a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to pass legislation that would create a school scholarship program for children in foster homes and children with disabilities, according to a press release sent May 20 by the Governor's Office.
