400-Bed Private Detention Center Proposed For San Luis
A Dallas company wants to build a privately owned and operated 400-bed detention center in this southern Arizona community of San Luis that would be used to temporarily hold illegal […]
Military Commission Anticipates Struggle To Retain Arizona Bases
While Arizona’s military bases largely escaped drastic cuts in Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s base closure recommendations, the state needs to remain vigilant as the list is finalized, officials said […]
Land Owners Sue To Block Northern Arizona Wind Farm
Land owners who object to the location of the state’s first utility-sized wind park in northern Arizona have filed a lawsuit to prevent construction. Early this year, Coconino County planners […]
10 DES Workers Disciplined For Internet Use
Ten child welfare workers in Tucson have been disciplined for “inappropriate and irresponsible use of the Internet or e-mail,” department officials said. The Arizona Department of Economic Security employees were […]
New Arts Organization Plans To Influence Political Process
Responding to the blizzard of studies and reports proving the importance of having a viable arts and cultural environment to our state’s economic development, educational excellence, and economic health, Arizona […]
State Legislatures Slow To Launch School Vouchers
Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing school vouchers three years ago, the controversial school-choice option has been slow to spread. Now, the stage is set for the first new […]
Immigration In Arizona’s Political Debate
Once considered a black hole that few elected officials wished to enter, illegal immigration has taken a more prominent role in Arizona politics, thanks to a growing frustration that the […]
Governor Vetoed Meaningful Identity Theft Reform
The governor made a big show of sending a “bill” to the federal government for the costs of illegal immigration, complete with tough talk and finger pointing. However, by vetoing […]
Energy Efficiency Will Help Arizona Manage Growth
As an Arizona legislator, the underlying issue that I see in every bill every day is growth. Neighborhoods spring up seemingly overnight bringing increased demands on law enforcement, education, social […]
A ‘Platform For Future Growth’
Editor’s note: This column by Vice President and Publisher Ginger Lamb was published in our May 13 issue and contained garbled words caused by a corrupt computer program. Below is […]
Key Bills Didn’t Always Attract 16 And 31 GOP Votes
Democrats Aid Republicans In Passing Tax Relief, Unborn Child Measures