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Gila River tribe seeks court approval of water rights
The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC), with support from the federal and state governments, will go to Maricopa County Superior Court at 9 a.m. Aug. 20 to try to prove […]
Lawmakers: ‘Real ID’ poses a real dilemma
Opposition to a law establishing national standards for driver’s licenses is unlikely to fade even if it were flush with federal funds, according to the program’s most vocal critics in […]
Lawmakers consider opening CPS hearings
Leaders of a legislative committee planning closed-door hearings to examine the effectiveness of Child Protective Services are pushing for some of the meetings to be made public after a judge […]
From teen dads to granddads
Program works with agencies to foster responsible fatherhood
Judge orders mental health firm to surrender documents or explain refusal
The Arizona Department of Health Services will turn over documents requested by a losing bidder on a coveted three-year $1.5 billion county mental health contract, or explain why the information […]
Lobbyist Chuck Shipley remembered for credibility, humor
Chuck Shipley was a man who found a way to laugh in one of the most serious of professions — lobbying.A former state lawmaker in fact nicknamed him “Chuckles.” The […]
Scott Stewart, GOP activist, dies at 44
Tech worker aided state campaigns, late Congressman Bob Stump
2nd property tax initiative launched
A group seeking reductions in property taxes has filed its second initiative and will soon hit the streets to collect the 230,047 signatures of registered voters needed to put their […]
Federal immigration fees more than double
A new immigration fee schedule went into effect nationally July 30, boosting costs for applicants seeking permanent residency, naturalization or other services, in some cases by more than 100 percent. […]
Revenues decline, JLBC says ‘too early’ to predict budget impact
A fading economy left the state with about $226 million less than expected in its coffers because tax collections declined significantly. That shortfall means the current fiscal year, which began […]
Bee ready to ‘test waters’
Senate President buoyed by support for possible Congressional race against Giffords
Arizona farmers keep watchful eye on farm legislation
After many tedious hours of drafting and negotiation, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed farm legislation on July 20 that for the first time includes specialty crops as a major […]
