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What ever became of the old boss over there?
On Friday, a source close to Ducey was dismissive of DeWit’s opposition to the governor’s plan, describing it as something stemming from his “disappointment that the treasurer’s role isn’t in the spotlight that often.” But a source close to DeWit said the claim couldn’t be further from the truth.
Officials downstream from Colorado mine spill demand answers
Local officials in towns downstream from where millions of gallons of mine waste spilled into a southwest Colorado river are demanding answers about possible long-term threats to the water supply.
Health, homelessness are linked, and must be addressed, advocates say
Sister Adele O’Sullivan said Mr. 280 was a homeless man with chronic mental illness whose trips in and out of the hospital racked up bills of more than $358,000 over several years.
Reading improvement web site on hold over feud between schools chief and ed board
State education officials are using the spat with the Board of Education in refusing to set up a web site so schools can submit legally required plans to show how they plan to improve reading skills.
Fiber fiasco – House to spend $642,000 on new carpet
After spending more than $325,000 on renovations in the past year, and abandoning plans to spend another $2 million on renovations, the House of Representatives is undergoing another facelift – this time to the tune of $642,000.
Trump drops but still leads in new poll
Donald Trump’s support among Republican voters in Arizona dropped significantly following the GOP presidential debate but he still holds a double-digit lead over his opponents, according to a new poll.
As promised, no gym in the basement
Gowan is spending another $642,000 on carpet in the House, according to records provided by the chamber. The speaker is putting in new carpet on the first, second and third levels. The new carpet will also be installed on the House floor and members’ lounge, replacing the almost-new carpet Gowan installed in those areas after being elected speaker late last year.
When a dollar is worth $4.4 billion: McCain tries again on dollar coin
Sen. John McCain calls his proposal to replace paper dollars with dollar coins “common sense” and “logical,” noting that it would save $4.4 billion on the cost of producing currency over 30 years.
Low catch rates spawn study of trout stock across Arizona
Wildlife officials are trying to figure out through a study set to be completed next year why Arizona anglers are getting few fish.
Health director pushes ahead with fetal tissue rules
State Health Director Cara Christ is pushing ahead with new rules on the sale of fetal tissue even though nothing in state law actually prohibits it.
Revenues exceed forecasts by $322M, but state leaders reluctant to call it a surplus
Six straight months of revenues exceeding projections has some lawmakers hoping to reverse the impact of Gov. Doug Ducey’s budget cuts, but the Governor’s Office has signaled that agency heads and legislators shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Ducey aide Vogt leaving administration, to be replaced by DEQ director
A top staffer in Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration is leaving for the private sector after seven months on the job. Ted Vogt, Ducey’s chief of operations, will leave the Governor’s Office later this month for a job in the private sector.
