‘No Child’ Act Is Drain On Schools
The letter regarding the “No Child Left Behind Act” leaves out a lot of facts. “No Child” doesn’t work. [No Child Act Works, May 14, 2004] “No Child” attempts to... […]
Governor: Fate Of Grand Jury Prison Probe Becomes Legal Issue
What becomes of a grand jury investigation into the hostage taking standoff at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis is strictly a legal matter, Governor Napolitano says. “This is now between... […]
State Prepares Registry For Living Wills, Final Wishes
A state agency will soon become a place for final wishes. Beginning around the first of the year, the Secretary of State’s Office will provide a free online service for... […]
Ladewig Tax Appeal Fails
Illegally collected taxes are not public property so refunding them is not a violation of the Arizona Constitution’s anti-gift clause, the state Court of Appeals has ruled. In a 3-0... […]
Court Says Tucson Bail Firm Loses Appearance Bond For Deported Suspect
A Tucson bail company must forfeit its bond on a man deported to Mexico because it knew or should have known the man wouldn’t be available to appear in a... […]
Budget Represents A Vision For Arizona
The budget passed out of the Arizona House and Senate was a positive step forward for Arizona and represents a vision for the future. Someone has a vision for the... […]
Attorney General: State Law Doesn’t Conflict With Constitution Regarding Judicial Elections
A state law requiring some judges to run in partisan primaries does not conflict with a constitutional provision that the judges be elected on nonpartisan ballots, the Arizona attorney general... […]
State To Insure Employees, Retirees, Families Oct. 1
Delayed by legislative actions for nearly two years, a self-funded state health insurance program finally will cover approximately150,000 state employees, retirees and their families this fall. The new medical plan,... […]
Trust Land ‘Reform’ Group Faces Deadline, Hurdles
Lawmakers face a July 1 deadline to put trust land reform referendums on the November general election ballot, and the scope of the program, combined with the fact that the... […]
Legislature Responds With HOA Reforms – Or Did It≠
There were some 16 homeowner association “reform” bills submitted in this year’s legislative session after only two last year and one two years before. Many, including some advocates, are shouting... […]
President’s Energy Plan Does Nothing To End Our Reliance On Foreign Oil
The retail price of gas has gone over $2 a gallon for the first time ever, setting a new record on the same day (May 23) as the three-year anniversary... […]