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Opponents sue to block same-sex marriage ban from ballot
Opponents of a proposed state constitutional ban on same-sex marriages filed a lawsuit seeking to keep the measure off the November ballot. The suit filed July 12 alleges the proposal […]
Smuggling conspiracy charges dismissed in test of new Arizona law
A judge dismissed charges against two Mexican men in the first trial of illegal immigrants charged as conspirators under a new Arizona smuggling law. The law targets immigrant smugglers, but […]
Border crossers of another kind
Invasive species fuel wildfires, threaten drinking water
Juvenile Corrections assistant director wants families involved in kids’ treatment
Kellie Warren The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections has a new assistant director for programs and institutions. Kellie Warren was promoted to the position in June, after almost two years […]
Petersen adviser accuses top aides of obstruction
Treasurer David Petersen’s top deputies have tried to block changes in the office, driven off employees and have picked a fight with the treasurer in the press, says a newly […]
Jones survives challenge, Jayne kicked off ballot
Good to go Lawmaker Russ Jones has survived a ballot challenge in court. The District 24 House representative is seeking a seat in the Senate. A Maricopa County Superior Court […]
State traps 80 insects threatening vineyards
For the second straight week, inspectors of the Arizona Department of Agriculture have trapped an insect capable of threatening the state’s $18 million emerging wine industry. The threat of the […]
McCain bulks up paid staff in key states
Sen. John McCain Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., took another step toward a possible presidential bid this week by hiring a field director in South Carolina, a state some see as […]
Car of the future: From zero to 60 on a fill-up of algae?
The car of the future will run on algae. The innovation isn’t in the car, however. It’s in the algae. “It’s a proprietary blue-green algae,” said Ed Fox, vice president […]
