‘Arizona Capitol Times’ wins 11 ANA awards
The staff of the Arizona Capitol Times with their awards from the Arizona Newspapers Association. From left Luige del Puerto, Jim Small, Christian Palmer, Don Harris, Bill Coates, Phil Riske... […]
Federal court says independents can’t vote in Libertarian primary
Independent voters will be barred from casting ballots in the Libertarian Party primary under a ruling issued by a Tucson federal court judge this week, a case that could eventually... […]
Governor Napolitano launches new economic push
Gov. Janet Napolitano calls for better public-private collaboration in speaking about the state’s new economic development model before the business community at an SCF Arizona Association meeting. Gov. Janet Napolitano... […]
Is using dead soldiers’ names on T-shirts a dead issue≠
A U.S. District Court judge blocked the enforcement of the criminal portion of a law effectively banning the use of dead soldiers’ names without their family’s consent.But has the law... […]
BBB urges firms: ‘Start with Trust’
The Better Business Bureau has changed the way it informs consumers of its affiliation with businesses.Instead of designating a business as a “BBB Member,” each will now be referred to... […]
Supreme Court hears Goddard’s plea for immunity in defamation
ddard and a land developer addressed the Arizona Supreme Court in a Coolidge high school auditorium on Oct. 2 over the degree of immunity from defamation lawsuits that should be... […]
Employer sanctions opponents tangle with county attorney
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will violate the employer sanctions law if he investigates and prosecutes complaints in the manner he announced earlier this month, attorneys challenging the sanctions measure... […]
Lobbyist says texting not the only driver distraction
Rather than taking a piecemeal approach by outlawing text messaging and other specific activities that distract drivers, a lobbyist for the cell phone industry is advocating giving police officers the... […]
Public CPS hearing provides insight into death of 2 kids
CPS on the hot seatHouse Government Committee Chairman Kirk Adams (center) listens to testimony about the deaths of two children under the watch of Child Protective Services. The poster board... […]
Prosecutor appeals dismissal of charges against ex-lawmaker
Criminal charges against a former state representative stemming from his failed bid for a state Senate seat were dismissed this month, but prosecutors have appealed the ruling and are hoping... […]
Napolitano pushes exports, imports to aid economy
Arizona must continue to market its exports to foreign countries and attract outside investors in order to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on the state’s housing industry, Gov. Janet... […]
New DUI law could strain MVD staffing
A new law that requires first-time drunk drivers to install an interlock device on their car could strain staff, a spokeswoman for the state Motor Vehicle Division said.But Cydney DeModica... […]