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Transportation Board OKs stimulus projects, but final list needs tweaking
The Arizona Transportation Board approved a list of projects to be funded with money from the federal stimulus package, but changes are expected after the state’s 13 rural counties have […]
Governor to spearhead mental health reform
Gov. Jan Brewer has indicated to at least two Republican lawmakers that she will spearhead all efforts to reform state-run mental health services in Arizona. Reform efforts are expected to […]
State officials scramble for federal education funds
The Governor’s Office, along with the state Department of Education, is preparing to apply for education money available in the federal stimulus package.The information relayed during a March 4 committee […]
Special election costs could exceed $11 million
Gov. Jan Brewer is asking the Legislature to put two items on the ballot for a special election that she believes would help close Arizona’s budget gap and revitalize the […]
Dems urge Brewer to call special session on child care funding
Governor urges Legislature to restore $18 million in cuts
Educators protest cuts at Capitol
Fifth-grade teachers Jennifer E. Miller (left) and Jennifer L. Miller show a sign that reflects their concern about possibly facing class sizes of up to 40 students next year. More […]
Marchers protest illegal immigration policies
A few thousand people marched Feb. 28 in downtown Phoenix to protest Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's illegal-immigration policies. Authorities say the ”March to Stop the Hate'' was peaceful with […]
State could qualify for $1.5 billion for education, some strings attached
Out of $4.2 billion available to Arizona from the federal economic recovery package, more than a third — about $1.5 billion — can be used for education. The money will […]
Lawmakers warned: Drug, human-smuggling crimes spilling into AZ
Elements of the Mexican drug and human smuggling trade are spilling into Arizona with alarming frequency, state and federal officials warned members of a Senate committee.Last year, raging wars among […]
