Allen, Rosati in heated contest
If words were kitchen knives, Senate candidates Carolyn Allen and Colette Rosati would require some stitches. Not since the bitter Republican primary in 2000 between Susan Gerard and Barbara Leff... […]
About a BILL – Earth fissure maps
Rep. John Nelson What the new law does: Appropriates $232,600 to the Arizona Geological Survey in FY 2006-07 for a one-time equipment purchase and to hire three geologists who will... […]
Volunteers gather in Coliseum to recall Katrina
Inmates in prayerFemale inmates from Perryville Prison bow their heads in prayer at a ceremony recognizing volunteers who helped Katrina victims. The inmates set up cots, cleaned and did laundry.... […]
Kyl, Pederson race draws national attention; Democrats want to retake chamber
Facing a deficit of 10 seats in the U.S. Senate, Democrats have been scouring the national landscape for seats within winnable reach in order to retake the upper chamber. Democrats... […]
Legendary lawmaker has 2 state buildings named in her honor
Mineral gazingJudy Cook of Fountain Hills checks out a display of polished stones at the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, housed in the Polly Rosenbaum building. Staffers and volunteers at... […]
Panel clears Brewer of using TV spot to promote re-election
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission voted to reject a complaint leveled by Democrats that Republican Secretary of State Jan Brewer improperly boosted her re-election campaign a by appearing in a... […]
GOP primary in District 8 race likely to produce general election winners
District 8 Profile District 8 covers Scottsdale north of Thomas Road and includes Fountain Hills. The voter registration in the district is heavily Republican at 50.5 percent. Democrats have 22.9... […]
Vote count verification committee named
The Arizona Legislature passed S1557 this year that requires a random sample of voting precincts to be hand counted after elections. Pursuant to A.R.S. §16-602, the secretary of state is... […]
CCEC names new deputy director
Colleen McGee The Citizens Clean Elections Commission has promoted fiscal services manager Colleen McGee to deputy director. Ms. McGee has served with the CCEC, which oversees the state’s system of... […]
Regent to tackle textbook costs, voter turnout among college students
Edward Hermes, student regent Classes have started on the campuses of Arizona’s publicly funded universities, and issues like tuition rates and textbook costs are on the minds of students and... […]
About a Bill: Prescription medication reuse
Trish Groe What it will do: Allow for unexpired drugs to be donated to health care providers in their original sealed containers and redistributed at little or no cost to... […]
Goddard says pedophiles use deceptive Internet tactics to lure children
Hackers targeting small businesses