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Space flight bill sails up to governor
A Tucson firm is hoping to launch thrill-seekers toward the edge of space — or maybe somewhere close to that — from Arizona. The company’s effort was boosted this week by a bill approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jan Brewer.
Brewer vetoes another firearm bill, says it is unnecessary
Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed another gun bill today, nixing a measure that would create a new crime for people who take away another person’s firearm.
Not seeing eye to eye: Optometrists, ophthalmologists battle over prescriptions
Optometrists want the ability to prescribe steroids, hydrocodone pain killers and other potentially dangerous drugs, but lawmakers say a bill allowing them to do so is circumventing the legislative process and would put the public at risk.
Flanagan provides details on CPS breakdown: “This organization was sick”
A small group of child welfare workers made a "dysfunctional" decision to set aside child abuse calls to soften their workload and then tried to hide it.
Arizona Capitol Museum to display new exhibit
A new exhibit featuring digital technology to tell parts of Arizona's history will be on display at the Arizona Capitol Museum starting Saturday.
Two top GOP gubernatorial candidates look to geography for a boost
As a primary field becomes more crowded, the portion of votes needed to win the nomination becomes smaller and smaller. With as many as seven or eight Republican gubernatorial candidates on the ballot this year, any advantage can help lead to a win.
For some, the advantage may be geography.
Senate leader pans House budget changes
Senate President Andy Biggs said his chamber may not accept the changes to the budget made late Thursday by the House.
Brewer frees prisoner who served 49 years after killing mother, step-dad as a teen
Patrick Maloney gunned down his mother and step-father in a hotel on Van Buren Street in Phoenix four days before his 16th birthday. Gov. Jan Brewer handed him his freedom after 49 years in prison, and she won’t say why.
Dozens of Arizona prisoners pursuing challenges to mandatory life sentences
Patrick Maloney was in the early stages of appealing a court ruling that prevented him from a chance at parole when Gov. Jan Brewer decided to reduce his life sentence.
AZ gains 74,000 people, but some counties see populations shrink
If it weren’t for new people moving to Arizona, some counties actually would be losing population.
Taxi apps and pink mustaches: Rideshare battle heats up in Senate
The Senate was swarming with people wearing little pink mustaches stuck to their shirts on March 19 when a Senate committee considered a bill that would allow free market competition into the transportation industry, or provide an unfair competitive advantage for companies operating outside the law – depending on your point of view.
The Dolan Company to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Dolan Company (OTC: DOLN), the Minneapolis-based owner of Arizona Capitol Times, will seek bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 next week in a process that Dolan officials say should result in a speedy exit from bankruptcy and smooth continued operation of the company.
