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Arizona continues slide, now at 41st in per capita personal income
Arizona is now in the Bottom 10 of all states for per capita personal income, the result of the jobs here paying less than those being created in the rest of the country.
With the right challenge, McCain is vulnerable
Dem polling firm Public Policy Polling surveyed the 2016 US Senate race over the weekend, and the results it released today show McCain in a tenuous position in the primary, but that he likely only faces danger of defeat if Salmon or Schweikert challenge him.
Many Arizona classrooms vulnerable to measles spread
Many kindergarten classrooms in Arizona are vulnerable to the spread of measles because so few students have been vaccinated.
Gains, goals of Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years later
The iconic blue-and-white disability parking tags that appear to be proliferating in Arizona were the first and most recognizable effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
GOP presidential candidate Rubio visits Phoenix today
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio plans two speeches in Arizona today, one to the business community and another to a social conservative group that is a powerful force in the right-leaning state.
Superior Court judge rules in favor of ‘dreamers’
Saying that federal law and not the state determines who is here legally, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that “dreamers” are entitled to the same lower tuition rates as other Arizona residents.
Poll: McCain more vulnerable in 2016 than 2010
A new poll suggests that Sen. John McCain appears to be more vulnerable to a Republican primary challenge now than he was in 2010.
Republicans jostling to replace Meyer
The race to replace Meyer in LD28 is heating up. While Meyer said he is still looking for a Dem who has the bio and can put in the time and effort necessary to hold onto the seat for the party after he is termed out next year, two Republicans are already announcing they want the spot.
Arizona among highest in nation for deaths by cops, experts not sure why
Arizona was fourth-highest among states for the number of people killed by police over the last two-plus years, with 93 individuals being killed in that time, according to a comprehensive national database of such incidents.
Arizona Regents to decide on university tuition hikes today
The Arizona Board of Regents will decide on upcoming tuition rates for the three state universities, including a proposed discounted rate for certain immigrants who have to pay out-of-state fees.
House construction estimate up to $2 million, but Gowan scales back
The proposed renovations to the Arizona House of Representatives building were estimated at more than $2 million – double what sources had originally said the project would cost, documents released by the Arizona Department of administration show.
Batting averages: Senate president chalks up highest percentage of bills signed into law
It’s good to be president. Senate President Andy Biggs of Gilbert was the most successful lawmaker of the year – at least in terms of his legislative batting average.
