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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Dispute Over Interstate Wine Sales
The Supreme Court is considering whether states may bar people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers, a big-money question that could lead to sweeping changes in how alcoholic beverages... […]
Air National Guard In Arizona, Texas To Test Predator Drones
Arizona and Texas Air National Guard operations each will receive a squadron of Predator unmanned aerial vehicles, the Air Force has announced. Capt. Glen Roberts, a Pentagon spokesman, said the... […]
Jury Sentencing Case Reaches State Supreme Court
A gruesome triple-murder case from Mohave County has the Arizona Supreme Court confronting issues related to the state’s switch to jury sentencing in death-penalty cases. The Supreme Court on Dec.... […]
Fingerprint Scans Start For Visitors At Nogales
The Department of Homeland Security’s new digital screening program for foreign visitors has opened at the main port in Nogales and at several other locations in Arizona and California. The... […]
Justice Department To Review Voter Portion Of Prop. 200
The voter identification portion of Prop. 200 will soon be on its way to the U.S. Department of Justice for review, under a federal judge’s order released Dec. 8. Judge... […]
Police Pay: Arizona Ranks 18 In Nation
New statistics show Arizona ranks 18th nationally in the average salary for police officers. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that nationally, the average annual pay for a full-time... […]
Mundell To Be Next Presiding Judge
The Arizona Supreme Court on Dec. 8 announced its selection of Associate Presiding Judge Barbara Mundell to serve as presiding judge for a five-year term starting July 1. Ms. Mundell... […]
Arizona Initiative Puts Spotlight On Immigration Reform
A ballot initiative passed by Arizona voters that is designed to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving some public benefits is resonating through the country and reviving debate over federal immigration... […]
73% Of Abused Teens Run Afoul Of Law
Three-quarters of abused and neglected teenagers have been in trouble with the law in Arizona, according to a new report by the Arizona Supreme Court. The Arizona Dual Jurisdiction Study... […]
Application Deadline For Clean Elections Seat Is Dec. 17
The deadline for applying to fill a seat that is opening on the state Citizens Clean Elections Commission has been set at Dec. 17. Applications must be completed and submitted... […]
Tucson School District Considers Allowing Ads On Buses
Some school buses in Tucson may start displaying ads for businesses that want to pay to promote their products or services. Tucson Unified School District officials are studying the idea... […]
State Adds 1,000 New Prison Cells To Ease Overcrowding
Overcrowding at Arizona prisons will be reduced by more than one-third when expansions at three prisons are opened the week of Dec. 13. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Cam Hunter said... […]
