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 […]
Next Goal For Tort Reform – Caps On Medical Malpractice Damages
Fresh off two wins this legislative session, tort reform advocates continue to work toward a ballot measure they hope could lead to caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. […]
House Approves Compromise On Eco-Terrorism Bill
After receiving vetoes in consecutive years — including once last month — on legislation that would include animal and ecological terrorism to the racketeering statutes, two East Valley lawmakers sat […]
Look To School Boards To Fix School Failures
It’s good news that the nation’s governors have decided to get serious about the failures of America’s high schools. As the National Governors Association heard recently, only 68 of every […]
Immigration Prompts Legislative Action
Democrats Decry Bills Targeting IDs, English As Official Language
Senator Says Amended Meth Bill Unacceptable
An amendment that would restrict sales of some common cold medicines and require stores to stock them behind the counter in a pharmacy was added in the House to a […]
LULAC Leader Ousted Over
The embattled director of state’s oldest and largest Hispanic organization has been replaced by a 24-year-old Tucson man until the organization holds elections next month. On April 16, Javier Herrera […]
Arizona’s Population Projected To Double By 2030
A relatively attractive housing market, mild climate and steady stream of transplants frustrated with the high costs of living in southern California are expected to fuel a doubling of Arizona’s […]
Suspended Doctor Sues State Over Internet Prescriptions
A Tempe physician whose license was suspended by the Arizona Medical Board for prescribing drugs over the Internet has filed a lawsuit against the board in Maricopa County Superior Court. […]
Governor Mulls ‘I’m Sorry’ Medical Malpractice Bill
Governor Napolitano has until April 25, to act on a medical malpractice bill she says will draw a court challenge if enacted. As is her practice, she did not answer […]