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New AG opinion on electioneering by public officials in the works
Critics cheered when Attorney General Mark Brnovich withdrew an opinion they said would have led to electioneering by public officials with taxpayer dollars, but it won’t be the last word on the matter.
Ed Board attorney calls Douglas’ lawsuit ‘political’
A judge will hear arguments next month on whether to dismiss a lawsuit to settle if employees of the State Board of Education report to the board or Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas.
Metro suburbs no longer lead population growth, latest Census data show
The suburbs on the edge of the state’s big metro areas are no longer the places to move – at least not at the rate in the past. New figures today from the U.S. Census Bureau show the big population shifts are occurring farther and farther out.
Shareholders vote down plan to shed more light on utility’s election spending
Pinnacle West shareholders voted down a proposal Wednesday that would have required more information on the company’s election spending, though protesters outside the company’s annual shareholder meeting said they’re just getting started.
Source says Ducey delivered warning to business groups
During a meeting last week, Ducey warned Greater Phoenix Leadership, Southern Arizona Leadership Conference and Flagstaff 40 against pursuing any ballot measure without getting a green-light from him first, according to a source who spoke with several attendees.
Arizona is among 31 states in credit reporting settlement
Arizona is getting more than $160,000 as part of a $6 million, multistate settlement with the nation's three largest credit reporting agencies.
Feds providing $50M for Western water-saving projects
The U.S. government will invest nearly $50 million in water conservation and reuse projects in 12 drought-stricken Western states, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced Wednesday.
Arizona tests alert system to prevent wrong-way crashes
A rash of deadly wrong-way crashes on Phoenix-area freeways has led the Arizona Department of Transportation to research technology that would detect a car driving the wrong direction and send alerts to overhead freeway signs and police.
Second recreational marijuana legalization effort launched at Capitol
A second group launched its own effort Tuesday to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Arizona, potentially putting both campaigns in jeopardy.
Lege hires mapping firm
The US Supreme Court hasn’t yet ruled in the redistricting case brought by the Legislature, but Republican leaders are already hiring consultants to work on redrawing the congressional map.
Douglas ignores state board’s demands for online access
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas took no action today on a 5 p.m. state Board of Education deadline to allow investigators online access to teacher records.
Site ranks Arizona 18th best state for retiring veterans
Arizona pitches itself as a great place to retire. But an analysis of factors by WalletHub shows that, at least for veterans, the state is not the top spot to finally settle down. In fact, it isn’t even in the Top 10.
