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Mohave County supervisors consider dress code
KINGMAN - The way you dress could determine in the future whether you are allowed to attend a Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Bills requiring schools to count illegal students advance
Republicans are trying to pass a law that would require public schools to determine which of their students are illegal immigrants and then report their findings to the state.
Capitol Quotes 1/22/10
"I've only been here a year. I don't want to go through this every three to five years. It's cruel and unusual." - Sen. Al Melvin, a Republican from Tucson, speaking about huge swings in state revenue.
Spokesman for 4 Phoenix mayors retiring
A spokesman for four different Phoenix mayors is retiring on Dec. 31 after 19 years on the job. Scott Phelps says he volunteered to leave the office of Mayor Phil Gordon in anticipation of further budget cuts in Phoenix, where more than 1,000 positions have been eliminated in the past year.
Weiers looks to restore historic dome’s shine
The Arizona Capitol's famed copper dome, much like its finances, has lost its luster. What was once a shiny beacon of the state's prosperity and a nod to the historical importance the ore played in its development has become dull and faded. Although chemically treated to prevent tarnishing, the copper is visibly discolored over much of the dome's surface.
Brewer taps Senate analyst as policy adviser for human services
Gov. Jan Brewer Dec. 4 named Senate policy advisor Christina Estes-Werther as her new policy adviser for human services.
Sky Harbor to conduct random baggage checks
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport began a new policy Nov. 10 of conducting random baggage checks following the arrest of a couple accused of stealing nearly 1,000 bags of luggage. Sky Harbor Airport spokeswoman Alisa Smith said staff of the various airlines will be checking that luggage identification matches passengers' ID or claim checks.
Upcoming event: ‘The Lighter Side of Arizona Democracy’
Gov. Jan Brewer, Senate President Bob Burns, and Rep. John McComish said they will attend “Arizona Democracy: The Lighter Side,” a ribbing of the year’s most prevalent topics and public figures hosted by KAET/Eight and the Arizona Capitol Times.
Cavazos named Phoenixa��s new city manager
David Cavazos was named Oct. 26 as Phoenix's new city manager and will start the job on Nov. 6. The 49-year-old Cavazos was one of four finalists for the position and had been a deputy city manager. He will replace Frank Fairbanks, who is retiring Nov. 5 at age 63 after a 37-year career including 19 as city manager.
Lake Havasu City owes fired city manager $200,000
LAKE HAVASU CITY - Lake Havasu City owes fired City Manager Richard Kaffenberger more than $200,000 in retirement, vacation, "termination" and other pay. City Human Resources representative Shirlee Palbicki says the amount will be paid immediately.
Brewer marks 9-11 with speech at ASU West
Gov. Jan Brewer addressed a small crowd at the Arizona State University West College Republicans’ Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony. With 2,977 U.S. flags – one for each person killed... […]
Lewis and Roca partner dies
Peter Baird, a long-time partner of the law firm Lewis and Roca, died on August 27.
