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Feds Cite State Hospital For Dietary Program Problems
The state hospital has been cited for dietary program deficiencies, says Catherine Eden, director of the Department of Health Services (DHS). “It’s nothing big,” she said in response to a […]
Lawmakers Seek Role In University Restructuring
Although it’s unclear what the Legislature’s role in a proposed university restructuring will be, members want to be part of that process from the beginning, says Senate President Ken Bennett. […]
Committee Recommends 5-Year Extension For Troubled Motor Vehicle Division
A legislative committee has recommended only a five-year extension for the Motor Vehicle Division in response to a recent scandal involving the sale of fraudulent state IDs and driver’s licenses, […]
Governor Disputes Report Critical Of State’s Homeland Security Measures
Arizona is among most states in being only partly prepared to deal with terrorist attacks or a disease pandemic, according to a report released by a public health research group. […]
Rep. Pearce's Son Is Recovering From Bullet Wound
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Pearce, son of Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, is “doing great” after surgery following his being shot while executing a search warrant. Sean Pearce, an 11-year […]
Newsfile for the week of December 20, 2004
Suzanne Pfister, a former Arizona State Parks Board chairman, is president of the new Arizona State Parks Foundation. The Foundation is the advocacy and fund-raising arm for Arizona’s 30 state […]
10 Presidential Electors Cast Votes for Bush, Cheney
Arizona’s 2004 Presidential Electors cast 10 Electoral College votes Dec. 13 for George W. Bush as president and Dick Cheney as vice president. The ceremony was at the Capitol with […]
Lawmaker Wants To Ban Fees For Gift Cards
If Sen. Barbara Leff has her way, Arizona will join the ranks of about half a dozen other states that regulate fees charged on gift cards. But while California, Connecticut, […]
Panel Backs Reducing Property Tax Burden On Business
A committee tasked with suggesting ways for the state to increase economic development has made several recommendations to the Legislature, including backing a plan to reduce the commercial property tax […]
Shoot-Out At The ‘Arizona Kicker’
This apparent shoot-out took place at the offices of the Arizona Kicker in Flagstaff around 1900. The Kicker was a short-lived humorous weekly that was not above staging a phony […]
McCain: ‘Immigration Reform Vitally Needed’
A promise made to help win approval of an intelligence reorganization bill may open a window for Congress to take comprehensive action on immigration, Sen. John McCain said Dec. 13. […]
