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2nd execution in 2007 set for November 1
The Arizona Supreme Court on Sept. 25 issued a warrant for execution for convicted murderer Jeffrey Landrigan, who is set to become the second state inmate to be executed this... […]
Overflow shelter underfunded, faces closing
The overflow men’s shelter run by Central Arizona Shelter Services on 12th Avenue and Madison is crowded, stuffy and — on a summer night — uncomfortably warm.But it’s a step... […]
Feds dismiss case against juvenile corrections agency
A U.S. Department of Justice case against the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) resulting from an investigation into the suicides of three male teenagers in 2002 and 2003 at... […]
Getting tough on hit and run drivers
Hit-and-run offenders risk harsher penalties after lawmakers successfully modified an Arizona run law this past session. The penalty for drivers who are involved but do not stop at an accident... […]
Poll: GOP presidential primary up for grabs; Clinton widens lead
Aa new statewide Cronkite/Eight Poll shows there is still no clear front-runner in the Republican presidential primary in Arizona.Twenty-seven percent of registered Republicans said they are supporting Arizona Sen. John... […]
Campaigns look to increase ad spending at year
With campaign wallet size becoming increasingly important, candidates must decide not only where, but when to spend millions
State doesn’t check legal status of those with business licenses
The Associated PressAlthough employers will have to start verifying the eligibility of their workers under Arizona’s new employer-sanctions law, the state does not check the legal status of those who... […]
Republicans rip Napolitano plan to balance budget
Speculating that the state will be facing a shortfall upward of $600 million by January, Gov. Janet Napolitano hopes a three-pronged plan that includes reducing spending and borrowing money will... […]
Rep. Groe faces felony DUI charge, possible loss of office
Nearly six months after she was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, a western Arizona lawmaker is facing a felony charge and could removed from office if she is convicted.A... […]
Device sparks debate over what curbs drunk driving
Debate over the effectiveness of interlock ignition devices rages on.“From my perspective, it’s just bad policy,” said Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia, D-27. Garcia had pushed for more treatment and rehabilitation... […]
Attorney general seeks solid protection against defamation suits
Should Arizona’s attorney general say whatever he wants and not get sued?A fight between Attorney General Terry Goddard and an Arizona land developer will resume Oct. 2 when the Arizona... […]
