Retro presidential campaign coming
As a follow-up to the documentary she produced about her grandfather, Barry Goldwater, CC Goldwater and liberal talk radio host Stephanie Miller have recreated the famous 1964 presidential ticket and […]
Louis Rhodes, long-time head of ACLU, dies at 59
Louis Rhodes, former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, died Oct. 14 at age 59, three years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.Rhodes served as executive […]
Sneak peek at snakes
Good news for Views Carol Lynde and Gary Schafer, producers of the “Arizona Wildlife Views” TV series for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, won Emmys for two shows that […]
World weather records tracked by ASU professor
An Arizona State University professor now has the last word when it comes to whether a weather event is a world record.Professor Randy Cerveny is now rapporteur of climate extremes […]
Ohio high school students get an eyeful
An Ohio high school senior class got an eyeful when a state lawmaker giving a computer presentation on the legislative process accidentally flashed pictures of a topless woman.“It took me […]
McCain on whirlwind fundraising trip through home state
Presidential candidate and Arizona Sen. John McCain said he’s pleased with where his campaign and fundraising efforts are less than 100 days before the nation’s first primary. Despite trailing front-runners […]
Most states pay less in taxes than they get in federal spending
The federal government’s system of taxing and spending works out well for people in states like New Mexico, Mississippi, West Virginia and here in Arizona.Not so well for those in […]
Brewer again seeks Clean Elections panel applicant
Following the departure of Carl Kunasek from the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, Secretary of State Jan Brewer is seeking applicants to fill the vacant position.Kunasek’s exit marks the end of […]
Bee gains high-powered support for possible CD8 run
Senate President Tim Bee’s exploratory efforts in the 8th Congressional District have attracted two Republican bigwigs from southern Arizona.Auto dealer Jim Click and former National Rifle Association President Sandra Froman […]
U.S. business official urges more work visas for immigrants
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue is advocating a federal solution to illegal immigration and border security.Donohue, who spoke about the future of immigration laws in the […]
NFIB joins immigration lawsuit
The nation’s largest advocate for independent businesses has joined a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona’s employer sanctions law, saying the small businesses that drive the state’s economic engine will […]