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County attorney sues courts over Spanish language sessions
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas sued the county court system in an effort to force it to end what he called “race-based courts.” Thomas filed the suit Feb. 28 in... […]
Bill expands county supervisors board
A bill being considered by state lawmakers would expand the number of supervisors on county boards if the county population exceeds 175,000. Presently, Arizona law requires counties with more than... […]
Clean Elections panel OKs Hispanic outreach program
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission approved a Spanish media outreach program to educate the Arizona’s Hispanic population about the state’s voter approved system of using public money to fund election... […]
Homeowners group, lawmakers seek curb on eminent domain abuses
An application for a ballot initiative that seeks to stem what proponents say is eminent domain abuse and to require just compensation for property seized or devalued by government action... […]
Lawmaker sinks own bill targeting athletics classifications
Legislation aimed at preventing the organization that oversees high school athletics in Arizona from classifying private schools differently from their public counterparts is, at the sponsor’s request, no longer moving... […]
Proposed ballot initiatives rake in more than $1 million in contributions
Supporters of tobacco tax lead donations with $700,000
Smoke Free Arizona will hurt economy
Lawyers behind the Smoke Free Arizona Initiative claim their intention is to protect the health of Arizona’s employees who work in the food and beverage industry from the harmful effects... […]
High-risk pools can help chronically ill get insurance
Americans facing devastating illnesses are one step closer to getting the health insurance they need under a bill recently passed by Congress. The legislation, the State High-Risk Pool Funding Extension... […]
Arizona state treasurer received sales commissions from character program for schools
Son: Certain Republicans want Petersen out
Treasurer received sales commissions from character program for schools
Son: Certain Republicans want Petersen out
GOP-backed funding plan gives schools a choice
A bill touted by Republican leadership as the largest increase to public education in 15 years is being opposed by the some in the education community because they say it... […]
