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Napolitano wants to shift some prison costs to counties
One of Gov. Janet Napolitano’s proposals for reducing a state budget shortfall would put a financial hit on counties already facing lean financial times. The idea is to shift the... […]
Homestretch here for Phoenix areas light-rail system
Drivers have spent three years navigating the 20-mile obstacle course where crews have been building the Phoenix area’s light-rail system, and Metro officials are trying to reassure them that the... […]
TUSD to decide whether to close four schools
TUCSON — The Tucson Unified School District’s governing board is weighing whether to begin a process of closing four elementary schools this fall. Corbett, Ochoa, Rogers and Wrightstown elementary schools... […]
Republicans face dissenters in caucus over tax repeal
A proposal to permanently keep in place a property tax relief program that, without legislative action, will expire at the end of fiscal year 2009 appears to be in peril... […]
Two more candidates join field for Corporation Commission
The list of candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission continues to grow as the filing deadline draws nearer.Two new candidates, Barry Wong and Kara Kelty, announced their bids for office.Seven others... […]
New Game and Fish director chosen from inside agency
A 34-year veteran of the Arizona Game and Fish Department has been selected to lead the agency, the department announced Jan. 28.Larry Voyles, supervisor of the department’s Yuma region, will... […]
Bill would prohibit HOAs from banning political activity
A Gilbert legislator has introduced a measure that would prevent homeowners associations from curtailing the circulation of political petitions, saying such activity shuts out portions of the community from the... […]
Arizona Student Association has long history advocating university issues
The Arizona Student Association has provided thousands of university students with a voice in the Legislature for more than 30 years. Established in 1974 by the student body presidents of... […]
Proposal to end 9/11 memorial controversy stirs up more
Rep. John Kavanagh, R-8, has proposed legislation requiring changes to the 9/11 Memorial in Wesley Bolin Plaza. A Fountain Hills Republican has touted a bill with wide bipartisan support as... […]
School choice issue heats up
Federal Appeals Court considers tuition tax credit challenge
