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Arizona Capitol Times names new managing editor
Matt Bunk of Gilbert has been named managing editor of the Arizona Capitol Times. “Matt is a talented journalist who has a strong background in business and political news —... […]
O’Halleran wants to change water-conservation law
Says 100-year adequacy requirement should require majority, not unanimous, decision
Arizona Dems see 2008 as chance to expand on ’06 gains
The political math has been pretty simple in recent decades when it came to Arizona’s U.S. House delegation: more Republicans than Democrats. But that changed in 2006 when Democrats captured... […]
2007: Year in Review
If 2007 at the Arizona Capitol had to be summed up in two words, those words would be “employer sanctions.”No other issue dominated Arizona’s political landscape like the debate over... […]
Police say new laws are cutting metal thefts
Law enforcement and scrap metal businesses both agree that copper thefts are down because of changes in laws that cover scrap metal sales in Arizona. A revised law that took... […]
Lawmaker’s effort nets toys, food, gift cards for Guard families
Moving on down the linePacking the food boxes took an assembly line of volunteers at a Phoenix warehouse. What started out as a simple toy drive snowballed into an effort... […]
Drunk drivers beware — tougher laws may be on the way
If you think Arizona’s drunk-driving laws are already among the toughest in the nation, wait till you see the array of proposals that could end up in the books next... […]
Retail adds 11,000 jobs amid construction slump
Arizona added more than 14,000 jobs in November to set a record level of employment, despite the slowdown in the residential housing market and the construction industry losing more jobs... […]
Tuition waiver proposed for veterans
A Republican senator has filed a proposal to expand college scholarships to all veterans residing in the state.The measure would provide for a tuition waiver to those who have served... […]
Rep. Groe begins 10-day DUI jail sentence
Rep. Trish Groe began serving a 10-day sentence in Maricopa County Jail on Dec. 20 after pleading guilty earlier in the week to a misdemeanor drunk-driving charge. The plea agreement... […]
Goddard settles with developers for $12.1 M
Attorney General Terry Goddard announced a $12.1 million settlement on Dec. 20 that ends a 2005 lawsuit leveled against land developer George Johnson, who was sued on behalf of five... […]
