Impasse continues in English learner case
The saga of the Flores v. State of Arizona lawsuit continues to dominate goings on at the Capitol, as the governor released a compromise plan that was summarily panned by... […]
Groups unite to oppose ballot measure targeting livestock treatment
Farming and ranching groups are uniting to fight a proposed ballot initiative they say is intentionally designed to severely disrupt Arizona’s agricultural and livestock industries. After witnessing the passing of... […]
Officials welcome FBI probe; hope it will end recount controversy
Federal intervention puts state inquiry on hold
Sherman tanks helped win Battle of the Bulge
I want to thank Sen. Harry Mitchell, D-17, and others for their consideration of a memorial regarding the Battle of the Bulge. Battle of the Bulge monument OK sought for... […]
Lawmakers need to learn English
The “English learner” court order was issued during the 1990s. How sad that previous Legislatures did not resolve Arizona’s irresponsibility. The current Legislature has not resolved the educational deficiency because... […]
Forfeiture of office is too high a price to pay for violating campaign finance law
David Burnell Smith has made history by becoming the first legislator in America to be removed from office for violating a campaign finance law. Mr. Smith has finally paid a... […]
Supervisors pick District 7 representative
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Ousted representative bids farewell to Legislature, vows return
A state representative ousted from office for a campaign finance violation said goodbye to legislative colleagues Jan. 30 but vowed to return. David Burnell Smith, a Republican from District 7,... […]
S1008 seeks to protect homeowners
With regard to the letter published Jan. 20 regarding S1008: The writer’s opinion of this legislation simply shows the mentality shown by the special interests who feed from the assessment... […]
Arizona GOP counters ‘assault on Legislature’
Lawmakers OK motion to sue governor over veto