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State takes steps to make parks accessible for people with disabilities
Battling national laws and attitudes that outdoor parks don’t need to prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities, the Arizona State Parks department has begun to take steps toward universal access.
Ducey closes book on Parks director’s alleged misconduct
Arizona State Parks Director Sue Black won’t be fired or asked to resign after a review of claims of misconduct found no laws were broken, the governor’s office said.
Parks official under fire as Ducey pushes to give her office more power
Recent allegations against Arizona State Parks Director Sue Black could complicate Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to get rid of the State Parks Board and give more powers to her.
Ducey announces former team owner as Arizona parks director
Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday named a former Wisconsin parks official and soccer team owner as the new executive director of the Arizona state park system.
Arizona parks director Martyn set for misdemeanor trial
A magistrate is scheduled to try Arizona Parks Director Bryan Martyn on Oct. 18 on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge stemming from a March 10 shoving dispute at a park.
Newly named state parks chief comes under scrutiny
The appointment of former Pinal County Supervisor Bryan Martyn as the new State Parks director has come under scrutiny after records show he was one of the least qualified candidates for the job.
Pinal County supervisors looking for replacement
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors is looking to appoint someone to replace Bryan Martyn, who recently accepted a position as director of Arizona State Parks.
Bill to protect Arizona State Parks revenue a step closer to law
A bill that would protect Arizona State Parks revenue from legislative sweeps skipped over the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, taking it one step closer to becoming law. HB 2362, authored by Rep. Karen Fann, R–Prescott, has received House approval and an endorsement from the Senate Natural Resources and Transportation Committee.
Arizona moving to use conservation money before vote
Arizona parks officials and local governments in the Phoenix and Flagstaff areas are moving to spend up to $52 million of land conservation money that legislators envisioned being used instead to help keep the budget in the black.
Board votes to keep 5 state parks open
The Arizona State Parks Board voted Wednesday to keep open five more parks slated for closure next month, leaving only four on the chopping block just months after the board voted to close nearly all state parks.
State Parks: Lake Havasu proposal would force more closures
Arizona State Parks is bristling at a late amendment to a bill that would force the agency to lease its most popular park to Lake Havasu City, a move that would be a significant hit to the agency's already battered budget.
Officials: Budget cuts will increase boating dangers
The latest plan to address the state's budget deficit would sweep a fund that helps law enforcement patrol Arizona's waterways, something that two local officials say would endanger boaters.
