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Judge Campbell announces retirement
A judge who presided over the Maricopa County Superior Court for much of this decade announced Nov. 27 he will retire from the bench Jan. 19, creating the first of... […]
Governor: wants county to pay prison costs
Governor Napolitano said on Nov. 29 that Maricopa County should pick up the tab for extra prison costs expected from a criminal sentencing crackdown planned by the county’s top prosecutor.... […]
About a Bill: Sex offenders; GPS monitoring; appropriations
Sen. Jim Waring Technology device will track felons convicted of crimes against kids What the new law does: Requires individuals convicted of dangerous crimes against children to be monitored via... […]
DOC: County’s new prosecution policy will add to prison woes
A policy change by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office that could send 2,600 more people to prison each year could cost the state nearly $60 million annually and has irked... […]
New USS Arizona exhibit to debut at Capitol Museum
Punchbowl —Shining example Punchbowl from the 58-piece USS Arizona silver set. Tora Tora Tora —The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as depicted by illustrator Robert McCall. Famed illustrator Robert McCall... […]
Leadership gives southern Arizona clout
Sen. Arzberger 11th-hour selection for minority leader
Students to lawmakers: State universities need more money
Faced with another tuition increase, students from Arizona’s three public universities say state lawmakers need to provide more funding. Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University... […]
Schools superindendent indicted
Maricopa County Schools Superintendent Sandra Dowling has been indicted following a nearly yearlong investigation into alleged malfeasance in office, authorities said Nov. 20. The county Sheriff’s Office said the 25-count... […]
Report: Tucson child-care centers remain open despite state safety violations
While state regulators have shut down six child-care centers in Tucson in the last three years, other centers remain open despite repeated violations, a newspaper reported. State regulators have cracked... […]
Is Arizona prepared if a flu pandemic strikes?
The top public health official for Maricopa County doesn’t mince words regarding readiness for a flu pandemic and the possible human devastation that it would bring. Dr. Bob England said... […]
