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Carter works on “grand plan” to enhance Arizona education funding
Rep. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, is working on a “grand plan” to infuse major new dollars into not just K-12 education but also what she believes is an underfunded university and community college system.
Salmon leaves Washington – for a second time – with no regrets
While Matt Salmon is leaving Washington, he’s not leaving Washington behind. Once back in Arizona, he will draw on his congressional history to become Arizona State University’s new vice president for governmental affairs.
Three days in August: A small-town water outage exposes cracks in customer service
Numerous small water companies that dot Arizona, on urban edges and in rural areas, often face unique challenges as they serve thousands of residents.
Court to rule on when police may frisk detainee’s companions
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to consider when police may frisk companions of somebody legally taken into custody.
Utility regulator wants nuclear energy to count as renewable
An Arizona utility regulator has suggested that nuclear energy should count as a renewable power source, allowing it to compete with solar and wind.
Pardon me? Obama’s record 1,023 commutations bypass Arizona so far
Arizona is one of three states that have not been touched by President Barack Obama’s record-setting pace of prison sentence commutations.
Democrat Farley considers run for governor
The Tucson lawmaker, who’s spent 10 years in the Legislature, said he hasn’t made a final decision yet, but is seriously considering a run against Ducey.
Arizona seeks to dismiss part of suit protesting executions
The state filed papers Friday seeking to dismiss the lawsuit's claim that the sedative midazolam can't ensure that condemned inmates won't feel the pain caused by another drug in a three-drug execution protocol.
Superior Court judge appointed to Arizona Court of Appeals
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Beene has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Horne won’t face criminal charges in 2014 election case
Former Attorney General Tom Horne won't face criminal charges in connection with his alleged use of state employees in his unsuccessful 2014 reelection campaign.
Faculty, students see new role for Latin American studies in state, nation
As President-elect Donald Trump approaches his inauguration amidst promises of immigration reform, it is unclear what impact potential changes would have on relations between the U.S. and Latin America, and how that would play out in Arizona.
Ex-internal affairs chief criticizes Border Patrol training
The former head of internal affairs at U.S. Customs and Border Protection says in a Supreme Court filing that an agent who killed a Mexican teen in a cross-border shooting should be held accountable.
