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All-Day K Funding Saved, Vouchers Dropped
A bill that would provide state funding for the second-year expansion of full-day kindergarten was facing a veto before a deal was struck between the governor and Republican leaders to […]
State Needs Sound Forest Management – Now
Why isn’t there bi-partisan support for our “healthy forests≠” How did we go from common sense to politics as usual≠ Why is our governor, who has made dozens of trips […]
6 Vie For Napolitano’s 2nd Supreme Court Pick
A half-dozen Arizona attorneys put their names in the hat May 3 to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court. A state nominating commission will screen the six […]
Legislature OK's Budget
An $8.3 billion balanced budget that expands school choice for Arizona families, provides an economic stimulus package through tax relief and offers substantial teacher pay increases was passed by the […]
‘There Is Beer In This Town’
Sergeant John Spring arrived at Tucson’s Camp Lowell with Company E at the 3rd Battalion of the 14th U.S. Infantry on April 28, 1866. That evening, he recorded the following […]
Symington Says No To 2006 Governor’s Race
After toying with the idea for months, former Gov. Fife Symington said he won’t challenge popular Democratic Governor Napolitano in 2006. In an interview with KPHO-TV on Wednesday night, the […]
Former Lawmaker James Sedillo Dies At Age 58
Former Arizona lawmaker Rep. James Sedillo died overnight at his Flagstaff home. He was 58. Mr. Sedillo, a Democrat, served in the House for two years, representing Flagstaff and parts […]
Revised Budget Meets Some of Governor’s Demands
GOP Wants To Approve $8.2 Billion Spending Package, Adjourn
Don’t Give Horne Credit For Junk Food Ban In Schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is trying to take credit for H2544, the ban on junk food sales in elementary and junior high schools signed by Governor Napolitano. […]
There’s A Humane Answer To Immigration Reform
Our religious traditions teach, to “befriend the immigrant, for you yourselves were once immigrants” (Dt. 10: 17-19). In that spirit, Arizona Interfaith Network does not advocate for an open border, […]
‘Capitol Times’ Sold To Dolan Media
Ned and Diana Creighton have sold their multimedia information company covering Arizona state government, including Arizona Capitol Times, to Dolan Media Company. The transaction was announced Thursday, April 28, and […]
News File for the Week of May 2, 2005
Peterson Zah, former president of the Navajo Nation, will receive an honorary degree from Arizona State University on May 12. Mr. Zah will be draped with a hand-woven leadership blanket […]
