Rebuilt Zane Grey cabin to be dedicated Oct. 15
Fifteen years after being destroyed by the Dude forest fire, the Zane Grey cabin is back, giving visitors a look at how “the father of the Western novel” lived during […]
Lawmaker Burnell Smith asks elections panel to reverse ouster order
Saying he’s been treated unfairly, Rep. David Burnell Smith, R-7, has asked a state commission to reconsider and erase its order for him to forfeit his office and pay stiff […]
Former CCEC deputy director awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit
A former deputy director of the state Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) has been awarded $1.1 million by a federal jury that agreed that the commission’s former executive director defamed […]
5th Republican files for governor
Arthur Ray “Art” Arvizu says he’s a unique candidate for governor. “You rarely see in Arizona a conservative Hispanic Republican,” said Mr. Arvizu, who filed for the office Sept. 27 […]
State medical school in Phoenix wins JLBC approval
A legislative budget oversight committee gave a favorable review of a plan to build a University of Arizona medical school in downtown Phoenix, despite questions about how the school will […]
Even with misgivings, many GOP candidates are using public funding
Despite having a philosophical problem with publicly funded campaigns, successful Republican legislators are taking the money and running in increasing numbers. In the 2004 general election, 24 GOP legislators who […]
Katrina reveals clearer view of GOP agenda
In the wake of the disastrous effects of Katrina and Rita, Americans have a clearer understanding of the Republican agenda that systemically benefits the privileged at the expense of the […]
Inquiry Exonerates AHCCCS Director
An investigation into employee allegations against AHCCCS Director Tony Rodgers has found no wrongdoing. A report issued Sept. 27 by Gallagher and Kennedy, a law firm that conducted the inquiry […]
Medical Board draws ire of physicians, former employees
Director says agency that regulates doctors has improved; 60% employee turnover under control
Feds contend they’re slowing illegal immigration through Arizona
A top federal official claimed that the Border Patrol during a recent crackdown has reduced illegal immigration along the well-traveled route from Mexico into Arizona. “We are making progress… in […]
Business activity tax simplification act
Opponents say proposed federal measure runs roughshod over states’ rights