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Native American farmers deserve to be fully represented on state agriculture board
Arizona needs to face the fact that it its hundred year history as a state, it has done little to tangibly support or celebrate the dozen or so distinctive farming traditions of Native American communities found within its borders, nor of the other indigenous farmers (like the Yaqui) who have immigrated here to escape violence and oppression in their ancient homelands.
State Library offering discarded print materials to public
Arizona's state library is shedding some printed materials, making them available to the public for free, as it increases its digital reach.
Nearly 120,000 new Arizona voters in past 3 weeks
Nearly 120,000 new Arizona voters signed up to participate in the November general election in the past three weeks.
Arizona’s hidden gems
Arizona boasts of little-known gems and beautiful, hidden nooks that add just a touch of “wow” to a state prominent for its wide spaces and panoramic vistas. Here’s a selection of the best as chosen by the staff of the Arizona Capitol Times.
Arizona Forward winners reflect a shared ethic to protect natural resources
There’s a lot that’s right about Arizona! But not enough of us are talking about the good stuff. Maybe too few of us are aware of just how progressive the Grand Canyon State is in terms of creating healthy communities that foster environmental quality and economic prosperity.
Arizona jobless rate rises again
New figures released this morning show the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July hit 6.0 percent. That’s up two tenths of a percent from June.
Will Arizona be the next domino to fall in election law challenges?
As state laws aimed at preventing voter fraud topple like dominoes through the federal court system, national and local Democrats are taking aim at Arizona.
Consumer confidence in AZ doubles since Great Recession
It may not be the heady days of a decade ago. But consumer confidence in Arizona now is the highest it’s been since the wheels came off the economy.
Commission urges voters to get rid of two Superior Court judges
For a second consecutive election cycle the 32-member panel that rates judges recommends that voters fire two Superior Court judges.
Celebrating our grandfather and the 72nd birthday of the GI Bill
As proud grandchildren, my siblings and I were honored to build a memorial for our grandfather —Ernest W. McFarland—at the Arizona Capitol, where he served as 10th Arizona governor.
White House punts in response to petitions decrying March elections
The White House told the hundreds of thousands of people who signed petitions demanding action after the botched March presidential preference election in Arizona that they would have to look elsewhere for help.
How upcoming Supreme Court abortion ruling could change Arizona’s legal landscape
The status of abortion access and legislation that affects patients and healthcare providers may change dramatically in June, when the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide a Texas case that could echo across the country.
