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Rep. Todd Clodfelter: A Republican from Dem country on guns, planes and spiders
Republican Rep. Todd Clodfelter has a “warped” sense of humor. Want proof? His pet tarantula, Luther, lives in his office in the Arizona House.
Failure to pass Obamacare replacement gives Ducey room to breathe
And while he wouldn’t publicly admit it, the failure of U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s Congress to pass the American Health Care Act has given Gov. Doug Ducey room to breathe.
Arizona youth joins tribal officials to push for continued diabetes program funding
Alton Villegas offered an unusual call to action on March 29 for an 11-year-old boy: “Destroy the ice cream man.”
Telemedicine catches on, offers glimpse into health care’s future
Arizona is a pioneer in telemedicine. The first program, the Arizona Telemedicine Program at the University of Arizona, was founded in 1995 by former state Sen. Bob Burns, currently a commissioner on the Arizona Corporation Commission, and Dr. Ronald Weinstein at the University of Arizona.
Obamacare in Arizona: Was it the right prescription?
As the debate for replacing the law rages on in Washington, some of these Arizonans are left feeling uncertain about the future of their care.
Feds want Arpaio’s ex-lawyer to testify at contempt trial
Prosecutors in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's criminal contempt-of-court case are opposing requests to prohibit the testimony of an attorney who once represented him in a racial profiling case.
Goldwater Institute questions APS political contributions
A libertarian think tank contends that monopoly utilities could be violating the free speech rights of ratepayers by making political contributions without their consent to candidates and causes.
Politically loyal staffers get sharp pay increases under former House speaker
The records show that between Gowan’s ascension to speaker in January 2015 and his departure from office in November 2016, the former speaker increased the cost of payroll for top House departments by 25 percent, and gave five-figure raises to several of his most loyal political employees.
Construction of House security system runs 52% over budget
Construction of the new security system in the Arizona House of Representatives, which includes metal detectors, gun lockers and a Kevlar wall, cost taxpayers significantly more than expected.
Regents begin hearing public testimony on tuition proposals
The Arizona Board of Regents on March 27 heard from students who support the tuition proposals released by Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, as well as from critics who claimed that consultation with students was lacking.
Arizona urges U.S. Supreme Court to overturn ruling on driver’s licenses for ‘dreamers’
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is making a last-ditch effort to let Gov. Doug Ducey deny driver's licenses to "dreamers.''
Indian tribe, Central Arizona Project in court over water rights
The Ak-Chin Indian Community on March 28 sued the operator of the state’s water canal system, saying it won’t deliver the tribe’s full water allotment in future years and could jeopardize farming operations.
