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Lawmakers blast proposed benefits for domestic partners
A recently proposed rule by Arizona Department of Administration to grant health insurance and other benefits to the domestic partners of current and retired state employees was published by the […]
Naming of archives room for late senator hits a snag
A legislative panel balked at naming a room in the new state archives building after a deceased senator who spearheaded the project amid concerns the idea was inappropriate.But the family […]
Mobile phone company rejects proposed changes
One company has said it would not support a proposal to create a “cell phone bill of rights,” whose provisions likely mean consumers could walk away from a contract without […]
Twenty-six years of the Arizona Lottery
Since July 1981 when operations began after being approved by voters in the 1980 election, the Arizona Lottery has taken in almost $6.5 billion in revenue. It has distributed more […]
Bill clarifies residency restrictions for certain sex offenders
A Republican senator has moved to plug potential loopholes in a new law that bars the worst type of sex offenders from residing near a school or childcare facility.Sen. Jay […]
Controversial AIMS exemptions expiring; battle to retain them looms
Exemptions to the state’s high-stakes high school graduation test that have allowed more than 6,000 students to receive a diploma, despite not passing the exam, are set to expire at […]
Officials differ over forest thinning threat to goshawks
Northern goshawks are about lose their cover — or a good part of it, according to Arizona Game and Fish and a Western conservation group.Goshawks are engineered for forests with […]
Student lawmaker’s bill on tuitions to be introduced
Rep. David Schapira thought it would be a good way to motivate his students in the Arizona Legislature class he taught this semester at Arizona State University: promise them one […]
Police join feds to tackle immigration
When Alabama state trooper Darryl Zuchelli stopped a van going 18 mph over the speed limit on a routine patrol two months ago, he quickly became part of the federal […]
Pima County to tighten water rules for developers
Pima County plans to substantially tighten rules requiring developers to show they have adequate water supplies before allowing new homes or businesses to be built. The county is proposing that […]
Democrat blogger files complaint against Bee with AG
A blogger and Democrat lawyer has filed a complaint against Senate President Tim Bee for allegedly violating the state’s resign to run law. Michael Bryan, who runs www.blogforarizona.com, said he […]
Filing campaign reports gets easier
Secretary of State Jan Brewer announced on Nov. 28 the state’s campaign finance report filing system will be completely updated and available for use by early January.The upgrade will replace […]
