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Lawmaker wants to use federal standards in considering some power projects
Relying on federal officials to certify that proposed transmission lines and power plants meet environmental requirements would help the Arizona Corporation Commission consider such projects faster, a state lawmaker contends.
Grand Canyon could close due to federal shutdown
Park Service rangers mounted horses, jumped aboard motorized rafts, and set out on foot and in helicopters to clear visitors from the Grand Canyon. They searched backcountry and rafting permits to find visitors throughout the 1.2 million-acre park and told them they had to leave within 48 hours.
Tucson council OKs all-mail elections
All future city elections in Tucson will be done by mail. The Tucson City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt vote by mail.
Arizona Senate OKs tax hike for jobless benefits
Majority Republicans were divided as the Arizona Senate approved a temporary tax increase on employers to repay borrowing for unemployment benefits.
Legislature gets budget bill back to fix error
Arizona legislators have requested and received a budget bill back from Gov. Jan Brewer so they can fix a mistake.
Arizona National Guard unit told of possible Afghanistan mission
Hawaii's 29th Infantry Brigade, which includes infantry units from Arizona and Guam, says it's received notice that more than 2,000 of its soldiers may deploy to Afghanistan in 2013.
Arizona Senate to mull ‘birther’ bill
The Arizona Senate is scheduled to take a preliminary vote Tuesday on a proposed requirement that President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates show their eligibility to run for the office by proving their citizenship.
Flake raises $1 million for US Senate run
Arizona Rep. Jeff Flake says he's raised more than $1 million for his effort to win a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Republican Jon Kyl in 2012.
Yavapai County judge dies
A long-time judge on the Yavapai County bench has died. The Daily Courier reports Judge Thomas Lindberg died Saturday from a brain tumor. He was 58.
Sheriff’s captain suing Goddard over emails
A Maricopa County Sheriff's Office captain has filed a lawsuit against former Attorney General Terry Goddard and others over personal emails released to the public.
Arizona company fined for air quality violations
A decorative rock and mining company has been fined by the state for violating clean air standards in southern Arizona.
Group files FEC complaint against Fiesta Bowl
A watchdog group is asking the Federal Election Commission to launch an investigation into the Fiesta Bowl for reimbursing its employees for campaign donations.
