Governor names ex-FBI official as state Homeland Security chief
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 5 named political consultant and career FBI agent Gilbert Orrantia as director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.Prior to his appointment as Homeland Security […]
Brewer announces several appointments
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 1 announced a handful of staff appointments, including Alberto Gutier as director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety — even though Gutier has been […]
Konopnicki says he'll need $2.5M to defeat U.S. Rep. Kirkpatrick
Rep. Bill Konopnicki at a fundraiser earlier this year. (Photo by Matt Bunk) (CORRECTION – The last paragraph of this story has been corrected. An earlier version was missing information.) State Rep. Bill Konopnicki, a […]
Johnson rethinking run for governor
Former state lawmaker Karen Johnson said an accident in her family has led her to reconsider plans to run for governor in 2010. The reversal came about two weeks after […]
‘Horizon’ down to skeleton staff, in financial turmoil
“Horizon,” the public affairs television program for confessed political junkies, is in danger of going off the air because of budget cutbacks at Arizona State University, said former News and […]
Rough first 100 days for Napolitano
Swine Flu gives Homeland Security chief a chance to rebound
Expecting the exodus: AZ's attempt to lure California businesses east
Experts say it's about more than just low taxes, fewer regs
Clean Elections Commission delays action on complaint against Quelland
Director Lang's push for quick action ignored; next meeting on May 14
Rough first 100 days for Napolitano
Swine flu gives Homeland Security chief a chance to rebound
SRP, Prescott in crucial battle over water rights
A battle over a water pipeline near Prescott could have long-lasting impacts on water law in Arizona and, according to ranchers and other rural residents, threatens to give owners of […]
Local control at issue in battle over enforcement of immigration laws
Until last year, Phoenix police officers were banned from inquiring about the immigration status of people contacted during routine encounters such as traffic stops and misdemeanor arrests. The idea behind […]