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School group says it has enough signatures to put voucher law on hold
Save Our Schools Arizona claims to have collected enough signatures to temporarily halt the expansion of the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program.
Chris Kotterman: Former Boy Scout committed to seeing children succeed
For years, Chris Kotterman, the Arizona School Boards Association director of governmental affairs, always got the question, “Oh, are you Penny’s son?” But recently, as he has settled in his career, that question has flipped.
Guns, gold and billboards: Hundreds of new laws to take effect
Foes of the new law expanding the school voucher program have until close of business Tuesday to submit at least 75,321 valid signatures on referendum petitions. If successful, the law remains on “hold” until November 2018 when voters get the last word on whether to ratify or veto the change.
Health care politics, environment take the air out of asthma sufferers
The Arizona Department of Health Services estimates that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, or AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, pays for more than half of the estimated $115 million spent every year on asthma-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
6 Arizonans object to Trump’s voter fraud panel, cancel their registration
At least six Arizonans from the state’s two biggest counties have canceled their voter registration following a request by President Trump’s voter fraud com-mission for data.
Quaker group seeks drug-law reform, treatment to reduce prison populations
More than one-fifth of Arizona prisoners are serving time for drug offenses, according to a new report from a justice reform group.
Supreme Court settles cattle fight reminiscent of the old West
In a fight reminiscent of the old West, it’s now official: Two Arizona ranchers cannot have the same brand for their cattle.
Joe Arpaio’s troubled legacy lingers despite his conviction
The criminal conviction of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio marks the ultimate repudiation of his tactics, but the fallout over his legacy is still being felt across Maricopa County.
APS in court to block regulator from grilling executives
The attorney for the state's largest electric company told a trial judge Wednesday he has no authority to decide whether a utility regulator can grill her client's executives.
Arizona tribal casino gambling revenue up by 4.8 percent
The Arizona Department of Gaming says contributions to the state from tribal gambling revenue will be more than $26 million for the quarter that ended on June 30.
AZ Supreme Court gives citizen initiatives wide berth
The state's high court on Wednesday paved the way for more wide-ranging citizen initiatives -- assuming the proponents can get their issues on the ballot.
Rep. Trent Franks calls for special counsel’s resignation
A conservative House Republican is calling on special counsel Robert Mueller to resign, citing what he says is a conflict of interest because of Mueller's "close friendship" with fired FBI Director James Comey.
