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Two Lawmakers Want To Toughen School Disclosure Law
Two state lawmakers who head a school safety panel faulted several schools for failing to report serious on-campus incidents to state officials as required by law. The law requires every […]
A.G. OKs Building Renewal Funds For Routine Maintenance
School districts may use accrued and unused building renewal fund money for routine preventative maintenance, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard stated in a formal opinion. Bill Bell, executive director of […]
Court OKs Civil Rights Suits In Foster Care
The Arizona Supreme Court on Dec. 17 opened the door for civil-rights lawsuits on behalf of children in state-provided foster care if case managers deliberately ignored known or obvious dangers. […]
Copper Industry May Be Emerging From Depression
Phelps Dodge’s plans to open a new copper mine near Safford is an indicator of the improving worldwide economy, according to Peter Faur, the company’s director of corporate communications. “We […]
State Promotes Scenic Roads, Rural Travel
The state has launched a new interagency effort to promote travel to rural Arizona, offering Internet visits to scenic roads across the state. A new Web site, www.arizonascenicroads.com, provides color […]
73% Finish High School In 4 Years
Arizona high school students are getting diplomas in four years at a rate of nearly 73 per cent – more than 5 per cent higher than the national average. One […]
Lawmaker Pens Book To Benefit Living Program For Older Teens
Rep. David Bradley, D-Dist. 28, who is also executive director of La Paloma Family Services in Tucson, has compiled a collection of memos to his staff that he says urges […]
Napolitano Hires Lobbyist For Washington Office
Attorney Brian de Vallance has been named by Governor Napolitano to man Arizona’s new office in Washington, D.C. The office is set to open early in 2004. Mr. de Vallance […]
Governor Boasts $37 Million In State Agency Savings
State Workers Suggest 7,500 Ideas As Part Of Napolitano
Here’s A History Of Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election
Former Governor Symington had a vision that it would be great for the state of Arizona to have our citizens become players in the selection of presidential candidates. He advocated […]
Community College Group Withdraws From Sponsoring Legislative Debates
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission is continuing to look for sponsors for candidate debates next year in a dozen legislative districts. The Arizona Clean Elections Act, created through a ballot […]
Move To Self-Insured Health Coverage For State Workers Stalls
DOA Director Objects, Wants Planning To Continue
