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$30K in election date ads planned in Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Elections Department plans to spend about $30,000 for television and print ads to correct possible misperceptions among some Spanish-language voters about the date for the Nov. 6 general election.
ACLU sues over photo restrictions at US border
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over restrictions on taking photos and recording video at ports of entry, saying the policy prohibits the public from documenting possible misconduct by authorities.
Few Arizona politicians digging deep for presidential candidates
For those whose role can involve fundraising and who would seem to have more than a passing interest in the outcome of the presidential campaign, few of Arizona’s state and federal elected leaders had made personal campaign contributions to Mitt Romney or Barack Obama through Sept. 30.
Arizona governor makes changes to her senior staff
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has made changes to her senior staff, appointing a new deputy chief of staff and state Department of Administration director.
Cost of Arizona child-welfare glitch is uncertain
It's been a month since Arizona officials disclosed a massive computer error affecting thousands of Child Protective Services cases. Yet attorneys and state child-welfare officials still haven't determined the full extent of the problem, how best to manage it or how much it will cost taxpayers.
Community support and legislation fight unemployment among post-9/11 vets
As a post-9/11 veteran, Enyart is part of a group that had a 9.7 percent unemployment rate as of September, well above the overall unemployment rate of 7.8 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Goldwater library and archives to be built in Mesa
A library and archives honoring the legacy of late Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater will be housed in downtown Mesa.
Brewer panel to ‘transform’ government meeting
A committee appointed by Gov. Jan Brewer to oversee efforts to improve state government's workings meets Thursday for the first time.
Solar energy officials see bright future, but still need help getting there
There are four elements needed for the growth and vitality of the solar-energy industry, but none may be more important than continued incentives for both manufacturers and consumers, industry officials said this week.
Transit fare hike proposed for metro Phoenix
Public transit officials in metro Phoenix are considering raising the costs of fares on buses, light-rail trains and on-call vans.
Arizona sheriff’s narrative works against him
Sheriff Joe Arpaio has become an almost unstoppable force in his 20 years in office by driving home two themes: that he will unceasingly crack down on crime and, more recently, illegal immigration.
Arizona marijuana law to be tested in court
The validity of an Arizona law permitting medical marijuana will be tested in court. The Arizona Republic reports a Maricopa County Superior Court judge is set to hear arguments Friday afternoon from state and county prosecutors that the voter-approved law interferes with federal drug law.
