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May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

When Is a Budget Deal Not Ideal≠

Hang Up Looms Over English Learner Funding

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

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 […]

May 20, 2005

Key Bills Didn’t Always Attract 16 And 31 GOP Votes

Democrats Aid Republicans In Passing Tax Relief, Unborn Child Measures

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