LD13 picks three for Montenegro’s seat
GOP precinct committeemen in LD13 nominated Sine Kerr, Joanne Osborne and Royce Jenkins to replace Montenegro in the Senate on Thursday night. To read more on this item plus all... […]
Phoenix Art Museum
When it comes to art, few names draw as much as interest as the Phoenix Art Museum, the largest of its kind in the Southwest. The museum, which opened its... […]
Trent Franks announces he is resigning immediately after wife is admitted to hospital
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks announced today he is resigning immediately after wife is admitted to hospital.
Arizona Capitol Times recognizes McCain, others as 2017 Leaders of the Year in Public Policy
The Arizona Capitol Times today recognized U.S. Sen. John McCain, along with more than two dozen individuals and groups, for advancing public policy in ways that positively affect the lives of Arizonans.
Valley of the Sun United Way targets hunger, homelessness, kids, families
Valley of the Sun United Way has been investing in local communities for nearly a century with a unique model of bringing together public services, businesses, other nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.
Crime by illegal immigrants at the heart of Mesa woman’s crusade
Critics say they understand the pain that crime victims go through, but that groups like the Department of Homeland Security’s new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office unfairly stigmatize all immigrants for the actions of a criminal few.
Election rejection: independent voters don’t feel respected, but can’t be ignored
Independent voters, who get shut out of primary elections and are ignored by Republicans and Democrats, proved in the 2016 election that squandering their voices is politically dangerous.
GOP retains majority, picks Yarbrough as leader
With the dream of splitting the Senate slipping away from Democrats, Senate Republicans today elected Yarbrough as the chamber’s president, ushering in a new era of leadership with the departure... […]
Dolphin virus adds to deaths in disruptive Florida lagoon Orlando
Dolphin virus adds to deaths in disruptive Florida lagoon Orlando DeVante Parker Jersey, fl Fla. East Coast has spread into a Florida lagoon where associated with manatees, Brown pelicans and... […]
Tribes, Grijalva ask Obama to protect 1.7 million acres at Grand Canyon
Tribal leaders joined Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., on April 26, urging President Barack Obama to designate 1.7 million acres around the Grand Canyon as a national monument, bypassing Congress in the process.
Panel advances bill to ease child safety caseloads
A House panel advanced a bill that would exempt the Department of Child Safety from investigating certain non-criminal reports of abuse or neglect.
Active, but not activist: Reagan wades into controversial issues
Michele Reagan’s first year as secretary of state was marked by a flurry of activity. The longtime former legislator took on more of an activist role than her predecessor, Ken Bennett, wading into a number of controversial issues.