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Governor signs Sudan bill
Governor Janet Napolitano has signed a bill intended to send a message halfway across the world: The state of Arizona will not invest in companies that do business in Sudan.... […]
Republicans file suit against Napolitano over Prop. 200
Several prominent Republicans on March 3 filed a lawsuit against Gov. Janet Napolitano, accusing her of undermining the intent of a 2004 ballot initiative meant to cut off state and... […]
Rataczak sails through confirmation hearing
Major General David Rataczak won confirmation March 4 to another term as chief of the Arizona National Guard – nearly one year after his confirmation was delayed when a senator... […]
Senate bill cracks down on repeat domestic violence offenders
The Senate has passed a bill to strengthen Arizona’s domestic violence laws by reducing the number of repeat offenses needed for a person to be charged with aggravated domestic violence.... […]
Mars mission brings future to a museum devoted to past
Capitol Museum educator Jamie Stoops explains the Phoenix Mars Mission to a fourth-grade class from Saguaro Elementary School in Casa Grande. A mockup of a Martian lander and big, color... […]
Bitter Smith lines up for possible challenge to Mitchell
Former Scottsdale City Councilwoman Susan Bitter Smith has announced she formed an exploratory committee to consider jumping into the 5th Congressional District race.Bitter Smith issued a statement blasting the district’s... […]
When does a smoke shop become a bar?
Store owner, state agency battle over interpretation of law
Maneuver scuttles effort to give independents ballot flexibility
Retaining a bill is the equivalent of a surgeon’s lament: The operation was a success but the patient died.Sen. Ken Cheuvront, D-15, the surgeon in this case, persuaded his colleagues... […]
Lawmakers jockey for more control over voter-approved laws
Lawmakers are trying to take more control over citizens’ initiatives — both the ballot language and any money that would be spent to implement the new laws. The state House... […]
Students absorb lesson on voting rights — 19th century style
Vote 18 group uses feelings, not statistics, to prod teens to participate
Horne’s $40 million for English learners falls short, educators say
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne released his department’s $40 million estimate to pay for Arizona’s new English-immersion program — just one day before the Legislature’s court-ordered deadline of March... […]
