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Homeland Security assumes control of border radar blimps
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has assumed control of radar blimps used to monitor the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arizona reaps jobs, funds from decades-long boom in federal contracting
Federal contract spending in Arizona grew more than three times faster than the national rate over the past 20 years, according to a Cronkite News Service analysis of government data.
Familiarity breeds receipts: Arizonans more often give to pols than PACs
When Arizonans open their wallets to make a political donation, it’s more likely to go to someone they know than to a party or PAC, an analysis of federal campaign data shows.
Arizona lawmakers to tackle income tax overhaul
A special committee including members of the Arizona Legislature has been appointed to examine how the state's incomes tax system could be overhauled to make it simpler and more fair and transparent.
Arizona sheriff opposes appointment of monitor
Outspoken Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is opposing the appointment of an independent monitor and other moves to address a judge's finding that his agency racially profiled Latinos, according to a court filing on Friday.
Lawsuit challenges Phoenix pension practice
A conservative advocacy group is asking a court to order Phoenix to stop allowing its police officers and firefighters from increasing their pensions by counting unused sick leave, vacation time and other benefits.
Appeals court: Ex-prosecutor Thomas can be sued
A federal appeals court panel says former Maricopa County Attorney Andy Thomas and a top aide can be personally sued by a county supervisor who says they abused their power to harm him and his family.
Brewer makes less than most governors, most top officials in her own state
Besides having one of the lowest governor’s salaries in the nation, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer also makes less than almost all of the state’s top administrative officials, according to a recent report.
Montenegro bows out of Secretary of State race
A lawmaker exploring a possible run for Arizona Secretary of State has dropped the effort and thrown his support to fellow Republican Wil Cardon.
Hotshot’s widow asks governor for special session
The pregnant widow of one of the firefighters killed while fighting a wildfire near Yarnell is asking Gov. Jan Brewer to call a special session of the Legislature to address benefits for the men's families.
Feud heats up
Arizona wasn’t asking for much in disaster relief funds to aid in the recovery from the Yarnell Hill Fire, but the denial struck deep.
Path of Begay
New senator has lived in many homes far from his district
By all accounts, new state Sen. Carlyle Begay is highly qualified for public office.
He has impressed lawmakers, county and city officials and even the Governor’s Office with his credentials as a student of public health. And he boasts extensive work with American Indian communities as the vice president of [...]
