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Mohave County official urges Congress to lift Grand Canyon mining ban
The chairman of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors called on the federal government Tuesday to revoke a recently imposed 20–year ban on uranium mining near the Grand Canyon.
Resolution Copper advocates changing state law limiting miners’ hours
As it prepares for a huge copper mine set to open near Superior in 2021, Resolution Copper Co. is urging state lawmakers to allow miners who work underground to be scheduled for shifts of up to 12 hours.
Alternative fuel vehicles parked at Capitol to garner legislative support
A cherry picker and a cab. A Tesla and an 18–wheeler. A frozen food truck and a school bus. Parked in front of the State Capitol, these vehicles had more in common than wheels.
Salazar confident uranium-mining ban will withstand legal challenge
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Tuesday he is confident a 20–year ban on uranium mining near the Grand Canyon will hold up to an industry lawsuit challenging the January withdrawal of the land by federal officials.
State submits redrawn legislative maps to Justice
Newly drawn legislative district maps have been submitted for approval to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Opponents of immigration law oppose merging suits
A coalition of opponents of Arizona's 2010 immigration enforcement law have asked a judge to deny Gov. Jan Brewer's request to consolidate two of the three remaining lawsuits seeking to overturn the law.
Arizona death-row inmate to be executed Wednesday
An Arizona death-row inmate is scheduled to be executed Wednesday for brutally killing and dismembering his adoptive mother 28 years ago while on a "compassionate furlough" from prison.
Romney takes Arizona
Mitt Romney coasted to victory in the Arizona primary Tuesday night and vied with rival Rick Santorum for supremacy in Michigan in a Republican presidential race as unsettled as the day it began.
Economy tops in early Ariz., Mich. exit polls
Preliminary results from exit polling in Arizona and Michigan suggest voters in each state made up their minds earlier than voters in previous contests. While voters remain focused on the economy, abortion and immigration are growing in importance.
Court warns Arizona about execution protocol
A federal appeals court panel on Tuesday issued a strong warning to Arizona officials who have continuously violated and changed their own written protocol for executing state death-row inmates.
Senate fails bills on teacher conduct
The Arizona Senate has failed to pass three bills barring educators from partisan instruction, using unapproved course materials or using language in the classroom that violates Federal Communication Commission standards.
Brewer backs away from Congressional invite
Despite her willingness to confront the president of the United States on a tarmac in front of the nation, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer doesn’t have it in her to confront Congress on SB1070, the issue that made her a national Republican hero and propelled her to a full term in office.
