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Group targets Arizona for affirmative action bans
A group that helped pass a voter-approved law banning some public affirmative action programs in Michigan will explore the possibility of expanding its efforts to other states. The California-based American […]
Tucson delays decision on all-mail ballots
The Tucson City Council wants more information before deciding whether to go to all-mail ballots for the 2007 elections. Tucson will hold primary elections in September and the general election […]
About a Bill: Donated food; tax deduction
Restaurants get tax exemption for prepared food donated to nonprofits to feed needy What the new law does: Exempts prepared food from sales taxes when it is donated by restaurants […]
Proposition results official
Governor Napolitano has issued the statutory proclamations necessary for initiatives and resolutions passed by voters last month to become law. Voters approved the following measures: Proposition 100 — Relating to […]
State fails to respond in whistleblower claim
The attorney for the demoted chief of staff at the Treasurer’s Office says he will file a civil lawsuit against the state after it failed to respond to a $3.5 […]
County attorney sticks with new prison policy: Governor’s Office denies funding threat
Maricopa County’s top prosecutor said paying for prisoners is a state responsibility, regardless of Governor Napolitano’s objection to a policy decision by the county attorney that could result in 2,600 […]
Need ‘overwhelming’ for court-appointed children’s advocates
Maricopa County Juvenile Court has a spot to fill now that Jackie Flowers is leaving after more than 20 years as a court-appointed special advocate. Filling a spot, of course, […]
Group calls for Pearce’s removal as Appropriations chair
House speaker: Lawmaker has done good job on budget; won’t be replaced
Advocates lament efforts to rein in ‘activist judges’
Judges, judicial independence and impartial justice itself are under attack by special interest groups, Congress and state legislatures, said speakers at a Dec. 13 conference in Phoenix. The gathering was […]
About a Bill: School crossings; traffic violation; assessment
Rep. John Nelson Slow down in school zones or pay a stiffer penalty What the new law does: Doubles fines for civil traffic violations that occur in school crossing zones […]
Governors form innovation task force
Several state governors said the United States must change its culture to foster innovation in education and business to compete globally for high-paying jobs increasingly out of reach of many […]
