Governor Names Adviser For Faith-Based Programs
Byron Garrett, most recently a director in the Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families, has been appointed by Governor Napolitano as policy adviser for faith-based and community initiatives. Mr. […]
Napolitano Pushing For Earlier Vote On Same-Sex Marriages
Rather than wait for the November 2006 election, Governor Napolitano says voters should decide this year whether there should be a state constitutional ban on gay marriages. Ms. Napolitano’s idea […]
GOP Agenda Focuses On Ending Budget Deficit, Making Higher Education Affordable
Republican leaders made public their joint House-Senate majority program, which includes goals of eliminating the budget deficit, reforming certain taxes, finding reasons for recent growth in AHCCCS enrollment and developing […]
House Democratic Leader
House Democratic Leader Phil Lopes believes the addition of two more Democrats to the caucus is the beginning of a trend that will add a psychological boost to the party. […]
Speaker of the House
Rep. Jim Weiers returns to the House this session after two years in the Senate and is picking up right where he left off: as speaker. By emerging from the […]
Jose, Emily Most Popular Baby Names In ’04
Jose and Emily were the most popular names for Arizona boys and girls born in 2004, the state Department of Health Services said after a check of birth records recorded […]
Governor’s Choice For DPS Chief Withdraws
A new nationwide search to replace the retiring director of the state’s top law enforcement agency is underway after the governor’s nominee unexpectedly withdrew from consideration Jan. 5 amid speculation […]
Schools Chief Launches ‘Full-Court Press’ To Help Students, Teachers
Arizona’s public schools chief said he plans to push five new initiatives in his plan to improve K-12 education in the state. He also said the Department of Education is […]
Senate Democratic Leader – Linda Aguirre
‘We Have Some Very Talented Democratic Senators, Very Seasoned’
Agencies’ No. 1 Issues
Attorney General: More Lending Regulation Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard would like to see additional regulation and disclosures from lenders offering high-cost home loans. A “high-cost” loan is one that […]