Suit seeks to block AIMS as graduation requirement
A lawsuit filed April 18 in Maricopa County Superior Court is seeking to suspend the requirement that Arizona high schoolers pass the AIMS test before graduating, alleging that state funding […]
Plan to combat global warming calls for more use of hybrid cars, solar energy
A 14-point recommendation to help Arizona trim emissions that contribute to global warming will be given to state and municipal policy-makers, advisory agencies and interest groups on April 24 by […]
Session passes 100 days; some call goal unrealistic
Hopefully, nobody picked April 18 in the annual sine die pool at the Capitol. The 100th day of the Second Regular Session of the 47th Legislature — the target date […]
Ranchers, farmers step up efforts to defeat proposed animal initiative
A coalition of ranching and agricultural groups is intensifying efforts to educate residents about Arizona’s $9 billion agriculture industry and to urge defeat of a proposed initiative they say is […]
Governor: Legislators immigration ideas designed for ‘bumper stickers’
Governor Napolitano says her position on illegal immigration will not change during her campaign for re-election, and some of the state legislation on the issue is merely designed as campaign […]
Budget talks with governor loom
Senate president says Napolitano spending plan too high
Upclose with Rep. Laura Knaperek
Tempe Republican focuses on tax cuts, improving education opportunities
Goldwater promises actions at the border
Gubernatorial candidate picks up support from lawmakers
Congressman Flake says GOP could be headed for minority status
Congressman Jeff Flake continued his crusade to reform the way the Republican Party does business in Washington and beyond in a speech April 12 as part of the Arizona Chamber […]
Mexico holds up oil refinery deal, Clean Fuels spokeman says
Plans to build the first American oil refinery in 30 years are in a holding pattern, as the developer seeks a long-term crude oil supplier and investors for the site […]
Is Hispanic voter upsurge coming?
Activist says most marchers were American citizens nearing voting age