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Corrections refused to move French inmate convicted of killing husband
The Arizona Department of Corrections has reneged on a deal to transfer a French woman serving a sentence for killing her husband after learning that France might release her on […]
Shortage of engineers plagues local government agencies
A shortage of engineers applying for jobs with local government agencies, where some positions have been open for more than a year, means more departments are turning to outside contracts […]
About a Bill: Umbilical cord blood; donation, information
Rep. Bob Stump Law aids stem cell research What the new law does: Requires health care providers to inform expecting mothers about donation options regarding umbilical cord blood stem cells. […]
UofA buildings have ‘collaboration gene’
The newest buildings at the University of Arizona in Tucson have a purpose beyond the obvious. The UofA BIO5 Institute’s Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building and the UofA College of […]
Suit challenges school vouchers as unconstitutional
A lawsuit filed Nov. 14 on behalf of individual Arizonans and two national groups is challenging a pair of private school voucher programs approved by the Legislature, saying they unconstitutionally […]
Horne proposes funding hike for charter schools – Union leader objects
Arizona’s schools chief is going to ask the Legislature for an almost $80 million increase for charter schools next year, a move he says will equalize the per-student funding charter […]
Observer: Voter fatigue sinks Props. 106 & 105
Voters buried two statewide measures designed to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of state trust land. Props. 106 and 105 were offered as amendments to the Arizona Constitution. Prop. […]
Lopes retained as House Dem leader; Brown, Gallardo also win caucus posts
With their numbers bolstered after the election earlier this month, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Nov. 9 to retain Phil Lopes as caucus leader. He says the caucus […]
Heritage Fund grant applications must be in by month
The deadline looms for applicants seeking Heritage Fund grants for projects that tie into wildlife habitat and environmental education. Grants are awarded by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications must […]
School construction costs soar, 60% increase sought
Surging enrollment growth in numerous school districts around the state — but especially in the Phoenix area — could add up to an increase of nearly $150 million in how […]
Bee fires 4 top Senate aides, says their longevity was a detriment
Tim Bee Incoming Senate President Tim Bee terminated the employment of the chamber’s top four administrators earlier this week. Those who will be leaving in a few days will be […]
