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Few Arizonans applying for deferred deportation program
Only 14,069 of the estimated 80,000 Arizonans eligible for deferred deportation had applied for the federal program through its first six months, a rate much lower than the nation as a whole.
Compact spurred Casino expansions: 2002 law transformed Indian gaming in Arizona
About the only thing left to chance since voters approved Arizona’s 2002 Indian Gaming Compact has been who wins the money wagered in the state’s casinos.
House speaker pushing tax credits, more expected
A proposal by Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin to increase a tax credit given to businesses that invest in research and development by 200 percent could be just one of many pushed by Republicans again this year in the Legislature.
Arizona Dems hope against hope to get bills passed
Long in the minority in the Arizona Legislature and with little chance of getting any of their priorities passed, Democrats keep soldiering on.
Critics raise questions about Common Core standards
Detractors say the new learning standards for Arizona and 45 other states won’t have students ready for college as promised.
Arizona lawmakers predicted a San Francisco win
A poll of Arizona lawmakers showed solid agreement on one of the most important issues of the week: Who would take home the National Football League title.
Querard’s letter against Pierce ‘sadly misinformed and bemusing’
The letter “Pierce used Victory Fund in failed effort to retain presidency” by political consultant Constantin Querard published in the Jan. 25 edition of the Arizona Capitol Times was both sadly misinformed and bemusing.
Tucson lawmaker targets dark money in campaigns with disclosure bill
A state lawmaker wants to force shadowy political groups to disclose the sources of dark money they pump into campaigns.
Gov. Jan Brewer hires new speechwriter
Gov. Jan Brewer has hired a longtime Phoenix area journalist and public relations professional to work as her speechwriter and public communications writer.
Crandall introduces school safety bills
Sen. Rich Crandall, a Mesa Republican, introduced legislation Thursday to arm school teachers in small, remote schools, raid excess funds of the Citizens Clean Election Commission to pay for more police officers on school campuses and pay for mental-health services for students.
Arizona Senate, House overwhelmingly OK extra CPS cash
Arizona lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved an emergency request from Gov. Jan Brewer to hire 50 new Child Protective Services workers.
Corporation Commission orders firms to repay investors
The Arizona Corporation Commission has ordered two Arizona limited liability companies to repay investors nearly $3 million for what the commission called a promissory note scheme.
