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GOP lawmakers ask Kyl to abandon immigration proposal
State Republicans chided U.S. Senator Jon Kyl in a letter delivered to his Phoenix office on June 5. The letter, signed by more than two-dozen lawmakers and some 300 elected […]
Whistleblower lawsuit filed by 2 ex-treasurer staffers
Two former top aides to ousted treasurer David Petersen have filed a whistleblower and wrongful termination lawsuit claiming they suffered reprisals for cooperating with an Attorney General’s Office investigation that […]
House clarifies bail for illegal immigrants
Because the courts refuse to follow the law approved by voters last year that requires illegal immigrants be denied bail for serious crimes, the state must step in and spell […]
Spending limit on student campaigns upheld
Though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1976 that federal candidates can limitlessly spend their own money to advance their campaigns, an appeals court ruled student government contenders don’t have […]
Voucher opponents seek delay to allow lawmakers to change program
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona and a host of school and teacher organizations asked a Maricopa County Superior Court judge on June 4 to temporarily allow two school […]
Secret budget talks irk some House Republicans
After several days of intense negotiating, legislative leaders missed a June 7 goal for reaching a deal on the budget. More pressing to House Republicans, though, is the lack of […]
State takes over 2nd financially ailing school district
Acting in less than five hours from start to finish, the Legislature passed emergency legislation to put another financial ailing Maricopa County school district under state control. The bill, approved […]
15 states plan to open ledgers to public via computer
Kansas wants to make checking up on state spending as easy as “googling” the meaning of the word “Jayhawk.” So the Sunflower State plans to launch a first-of-its-kind Web site […]
Legislative effort under way to clean Phoenix area air
A push by some lawmakers and Gov. Janet Napolitano to take new steps to clean the Phoenix area’s dirty air is coming to a head as the measure is prepared […]
Governor signs rural water supply measure
Gov. Janet Napolitano on June 4 signed into law a bill expanding the state’s growth management efforts by permitting rural counties and municipalities to place new restrictions on development in […]
Workers’ comp deal would boost benefit $400 a year
After weeks of intense negotiations, labor and management have reached an accord to increase workers’ compensation by approximately $400 a year for the next two years. The resulting compromise was […]
It’s not for the birds — Game and Fish volunteers hang out near the Arizona Canal to count bats
Make every bat countGame and Fish bat biologist Nancy Renison (left) trains volunteers Beth Bruno and Steve Riedler to count the bats as they leave the tunnel. Minutes before sunset, […]
