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Napolitano will continue requests for Guard at border
Gov. Janet Napolitano said she will continue to request that the federal government to put National Guard troops back on the U.S.-Mexico border to help curb illegal immigration.Asked about remarks... […]
Burns says special session likely in mid-December
A special legislative session to bridge at least part of a $1.2 billion budget gap could be called before Christmas, the next Senate president told a civic group.Senate President-elect Bob... […]
Only known SCA member snubs investigator’s demands
Fox refuses to give up names, says group not bound by campaign finance laws
MacNeil-Lehrer: Journalists should distinguish work from bloggers, etc.
With the Internet allowing anyone to distribute information widely, traditional journalists haven't done enough to highlight how their work is different from blogs and citizen journalism, two leading news broadcasters... […]
State unemployment at highest level in nearly six years
Arizona's unemployment rate reached 6.1 percent in October, the highest level in nearly six years, as the retail industry experienced a slowdown not seen since the recession of 1982, the... […]
Panel discusses infrastructure needs, money shortage
Money was the issue de jour at the “Arizona 2030” forum Nov. 17 when economic researchers, industry leaders and public policymakers met to discuss Arizona’s swelling population and aging roads,... […]
Governor appoints new National Guard chief
Major General David Rataczak steps down as the Arizona National Guard’s adjutant general in December. He’s shown testifying in 2007 before a legislative committee on the use of the National... […]
Arizona Selling Out: Revenue deficit eating away at state investment pool
State Treasurer Dean Martin says the state’s investments have fared well despite the economic downturn, but adds the investment pool is shrinking because of the budget deficit. Wild swings in... […]
New mining institute seen as source for more engineers, better ideas
Arizona House Speaker-elect Kirk Adams told a group of mining officials and academics that mining once went a long way toward underwriting Arizona’s economy. “It has been replaced by breakneck... […]
Attorney General investigating SCA contributions to GOP
The state attorney general is investigating allegations that the Arizona Republican Party broke campaign finance laws by failing to identify who provided $105,000 in contributions after the secretary of state... […]
Veterans Mountain named in north Phoenix
The newly named Veterans Mountain rises above a hillside cut for state Highway 51 in the Dreamy Draw area of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. An Air Force veteran’s campaign paid... […]
GOP stares down immigration divide
Last March, State Republican Party Chairman Randy Pullen (at microphone) joined Rep. Russell Pearce, a Republican from Mesa (center) and Sen. Jack Harper, a Republican from Surprise (left) in threatening... […]
