Bills provide tax breaks, other benefits for military personnel
Irritated that Arizona’s military has not been a state priority, a Republican state senator has prefiled a package of seven bills providing service people and veterans a variety of benefits […]
Senator responds to all-day K story
Thank you for the excellent article on the pros and cons of all-day kindergarten. [Full-day K dilemma — does it really help students long-term? Dec. 16 issue] I am writing […]
Arizona court rules against Bali firm
The operator of a travel business based on the Indonesian resort island of Bali can’t use Arizona courts to sue another business there for posting allegedly defamatory information on a […]
Ballot measure filed by ‘Keep Arizona Free’ seeks to allow smoking in businesses
An application for an initiative that would allow smoking in businesses, as long as prospective employees and patrons are informed that tobacco use is permitted in the establishments, has been […]
Naco – A Turbulent Town
“I presume you thought I was either sick or dead, but I am not,” wrote Charles R. Brown to his family in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in November 1899. “I am […]
Ruling: More than one hearing OK on children’s status
Authorities can hold more than one hearing to decide a child’s permanent legal status, a state court has ruled in the case of children whose mother didn’t comply with an […]
State board won’t fight order in English-learning case
Saying it wants to focus on improving schools, the state Board of Education voted Dec. 27 against fighting a federal judge’s order that requires Arizona to improve programs for students […]
What’s wrong with a probe of election accuracy≠
Senate President, Ken Bennett, R-1, finds it “troubling.” Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says he is “concerned” and has “serious questions about legality and ethics.” From the portentous rhetoric, a […]
U.S. doesn’t need permission to put up a fence
U.S. doesn’t need permission to put up a fence Mexico thinks it has a right to criticize the U.S. plan to build a 700-mile wall on our southern border to […]
State board votes against fighting Flores order
Saying it wants to focus on improving schools, the state Board of Education has voted against fighting a federal judge’s order that requires Arizona to improve programs for students learning […]