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Arizona redistricting panel to hold first meeting
Arizona's redistricting commission meets for the first time later this month as it reconstitutes itself to start the process of drawing new congressional and legislative districts for use in the coming decade.
Lawmaker: Protect employers with medical marijuana law on the way
Now that Arizona voters have approved the use of medical marijuana, employers need new ways to deal with employees who are impaired for any reason, a state lawmaker said Tuesday.
Interest group ranks Arizona near the bottom in children’s health care
Arizona ranks among the lowest-performing states in the nation for children’s health coverage, riding the bottom line for access, affordability and equity, according to a national report.
Centennial expo kicks off Arizona’s 100th year with dancers, cowboys and a penny drive
A cowboy lassoed a bale of hay, flamenco dancers clapped castanets and a Navajo sounded his drum on Monday, Arizona’s 99th birthday, as Gov. Jan Brewer kicked off the countdown to the state’s centennial.
Realtors: Ariz. tax package threatens home rebates
Approval of a massive economic development bill pending at the Arizona Legislature would mean that vacation homes would lose an automatic tax break and that owners of other homes would face a new hurdle to get it.
Arpaio says no decision yet on US Senate run
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he has not made a decision whether to run for the U.S. Senate but is considering it.
Arizona approves plan for Goldwater statue at US Capitol
The Arizona Secretary of State's office says plans to place a statue of former Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater at the U.S. Capitol are moving along.
Appeals court hears arguments on Arizona law removing same-sex partner benefits
An Arizona law removing domestic partner benefits for state employees discriminates against same-sex couples because they can’t get married to qualify, an attorney argued Monday before an appeals court panel.
Ariz. Congressman Flake announces US Senate bid
U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona announced Monday he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2012.
Crandell to feds: Sign up and pay up, or stay out
State Rep. Chester Crandell, R-Heber, wants the state to regulate federal regulators. Crandell is pushing HB2077, which would require visiting officials from any federal regulatory agency to register with the sheriff of the Arizona county they are working in.
Light rail — ‘Lite’: A smaller-scale commuter rail will run right down Mill Avenue. Is the area ready?
During the nearly two-year building process for the original light rail line, several business owners in central Phoenix said they were on the brink of ruin. They blamed street- and foot-traffic disruptions caused by the 21-mile major construction project.
Lawmaker: Better screening for veterans would save AHCCCS millions
Changing procedures to identify military veterans eligible for federal medical benefits would save Arizona’s Medicaid system millions of dollars, a state lawmaker said.
