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Kavanagh: Keeping lottery winners’ names private would protect them
A state lawmaker wants to keep the names of lottery winners private, saying the change would protect them from criminals and scam artists.
Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said his inspiration for HB 2082 is Matthew Good, a Fountain Hills resident who split a $587.5 million Powerball jackpot in November.
DES to require online unemployment filings
The state department that administers unemployment benefits is closing a call center and will require all new filings from people who lose their jobs be done online starting Feb. 1.
Preliminary settlement for Tucson Electric rates
Tucson Electric Power customers may be seeing a monthly bill increase by about $3 instead of a proposed $11.
Arizona National Guard company set for deployment
The 819th Engineer Company of the Arizona Army National Guard is set for deployment to Afghanistan.
EPA reports on plan to clean up uranium on Navajo
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it has exceeded its goals in assessing structures on the Navajo Nation for uranium contamination.
Economists: Arizona is recovering, albeit slowly
Economists who advise Arizona's independent legislative budget analysts said Thursday that residents who have hunkered down through years of tough economic times may finally have reason to be a little more perky this year, but the economy won't meet Gov. Jan Brewer's expectations.
Pierce used Victory Fund in failed effort to retain presidency
Former Senate President Steve Pierce’s guest opinion (12/17/12) on how and why he was ousted as Senate president is predictably self-serving, but the complete story ought to be considered.
Prolife advocates opt against direct assault on ‘Roe v Wade’
Despite the loud lament against legal abortion, the prolife movement in Arizona isn’t pushing for legislation that will directly contravene Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave women the right to an abortion.
Lawmakers propose the ultimate solution to distracted drivers
If you live in northern California, seeing a car driving itself down the highway might not surprise you. They may soon be seen on Arizona roads.
Arizona Corporation Commission cuts Tucson utility’s solar incentives
The Arizona Corporation Commission is reducing incentives provided by Tucson Electric Power Co. for residential rooftop solar installations that generate electricity or heat water.
McSally says Pentagon’s decision is ‘long overdue’
A prominent female military veteran from Arizona says the Pentagon's decision to lift the ban on women serving in combat is welcome and long overdue.
Bill aims to help visiting military get medical training in Arizona
Streamlining the state’s permitting processes and waiving fees for licensed military medical staff receiving hand-on training at Arizona hospitals would lead to better care for soldiers around the world, a state lawmaker said Wednesday.
