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Tax break bill aims to woo film studios to Arizona
A Republican legislator says if Arizona is ever going to regain its old reputation as a state that welcomes the film industry, it needs to be more appealing to big production studios that want to shoot here.
Drug crackdown: Arizona House makes first move to spike spice
Spice, a type of incense users smoke to obtain a high similar to that produced by marijuana, is halfway to being declared illegal in Arizona.
Brewer’s inauguration expenses near $65,000
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's office reports that she spent close to $65,000 on her Jan. 3 inauguration at the State Capitol.
Mother takes fight against kids in pickup truck beds to Capitol
Twenty years later, Pam McClellan still comes to watch lawmakers fight over legislation that would ban minors from riding in the back of pickup trucks, but she doubts there ever will be a law.
Republican lawmakers propose constitutional convention on national debt
It’s been more than 200 years since there has been a constitutional convention, but some Republican state lawmakers say the rising national debt makes it high time for the next one.
Arizona ready to challenge federal authority
Gov. Jan Brewer and some members of the Legislature are ready to challenge the federal government's authority over the state.
Formal disciplinary complaint filed against Thomas
A formal attorney-discipline complaint was filed Thursday against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, alleging he based a lawsuit and criminal investigations of county officials on his animosity toward them.
Arizona House OKs bill to ban synthetic marijuana
Chemicals used in herbal blends to make synthetic marijuana would be made illegal in Arizona under emergency legislation approved by the state House with bipartisan backing.
Judge dismisses charges against Navajo president
Navajo President Ben Shelly has been cleared of fraud, conspiracy and theft charges stemming from an investigation of discretionary funding.
University presidents questioned on spending
State budget writers want to know why universities can't handle budget cuts now that they are taking in more money than they were three years ago.
Committee OKs bill to toughen penalties for minors buying tobacco with fake IDs
A Senate committee endorsed legislation Wednesday that would escalate penalties for minors who use fake IDs to purchase tobacco products.
Commission restores free power line extensions in parts of rural Arizona
A recent ruling by the Arizona Corporation Commission allows customers of UniSource Energy Services, which provides electricity to 230,000 people in rural areas of northern and southern Arizona, to receive power line extensions for free if the distance is 400 feet or less.
