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Arizona inmates charged in Indiana prison riot
Prisoners enraged over a transfer from Arizona to Indiana pummeled a guard and littered a prison yard with drill bits, socks stuffed with batteries and other improvised weapons during an... […]
Inmate transfers to Indiana on hold but other moves planned
Arizona is proceeding with plans to send more inmates to private prisons in Oklahoma while transfers to an Indiana prison where a riot occurred remain on hold, the state Department... […]
CEO of ‘Chicanos’ organization plans Latino fund-raising foundation
It took a six-pack of Budweiser, a lot of persuading from an old friend and a life-long passion to serve his community to convince Pete Garcia that he should be... […]
‘Millionaires’ Amendment’ upheld in federal court
A panel of federal judges upheld the so-called “Millionaires’ Amendment” found in 2002 McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform laws, rejecting a claim the provision violates free speech and equal protection rights.The... […]
State spends $20 million annually on bridge repairs — Is it enough≠
Not up with the times The Loop 202 40th Street overpass been designated as “functionally obsolete” by ADOT bridge inspectors. That designation means the bridge clearance doesn’t meet current standards,... […]
Flake wants political mail to list cost to taxpayers
GOP Congressman says ‘franking’ gives incumbents the advantage
Flake wants political mail to list cost to taxpayers (5805)
GOP Congressman says ‘franking’ gives incumbents the advantage
2 national groups oppose sanctions law
Because the legal challenge of Arizona’s employer sanctions law will have far-reaching effects, either paving the way for other states to enact similar measures or forcing them to change their... […]
3 Democrats vie to replace Kirkpatrick in District 2
Elected Coconino County Democratic precinct committeemen nominated a former county supervisor, a city council member and a Democratic Party official to replace former Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, who resigned from her... […]
Schools chief praises ruling on charter teaching guidelines
Plaintiff argues schools have own standards
Senator urges 'cooling of the political rhetoric' on immigration
States should be cautious to ensure they do not inadvertently inflict damage as they pick up where the federal government has failed by creating a motley assortment of immigration laws... […]
State immigration
State legislatures passed more than twice as many bills dealing with illegal immigrants this year as they did in 2006, enacting laws on everything from employment rules to human trafficking,... […]
