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Tohono O’odham chairman ‘will not be deterred’ on casino project
Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. left no doubt during a press conference today that his tribe believes it has the authority to continue building and eventually operate its $400 million West Valley casino, despite the Arizona Department of Gaming’s declaration that it will work to block the project.
Tribal businessman upsets former Navajo president in race
Russell Begaye easily beat a former two-term Navajo Nation president for the top post on the country's largest American Indian reservation, ending a tumultuous election season that was extended by nearly five months amid a heated court fight over a candidate's ability to speak fluent Navajo.
Gov. Ducey set to hold signing ceremony for rideshare bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is set to hold a ceremonial signing for a ride-hailing bill that overhauls rules for companies like Uber and Lyft.
Regents propose new university tuition rate for ‘dreamers’
Potentially courting a lawsuit, the Board of Regents is weighing a plan to let “dreamers” pay less than the full out-of-state tuition they are now charged at state universities.
Education superintendent Douglas announces We Are Listening state tour
Saying she wants to hear the concerns and suggestions of Arizonans with a stake in education, Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas is hitting the road in the coming weeks with a 14-stop tour.
Massive thinning project takes big step forward
The U.S. Forest Service says a plan to restore 2.4 million acres along the Mogollon Rim has taken a significant step forward.
Group preparing ballot measure to limit university tuition increases
A group of parents and current and former students is taking the first steps to curb future tuition increases at state universities.
Boiling over
One of the Republicans who signed a letter rebuking Gowan over proposed House renovations affirmed that it reflects deeper issues that many in the caucus have had with how the speaker has run the chamber.
Top Child Safety official leaves job after two months
A Department of Child Safety deputy director handpicked by Gov. Doug Ducey left the agency today after two months on the job and moved to another state position.
Amid changing demographics, Arizona Hispanic Chamber poised to lead
The recent debate over Arizona’s state operating budget helps illustrate the genuine challenges facing our economy. Just as real is the enormous promise and potential of Arizona’s most valuable asset: its diverse communities.
US Supreme Court rejects Gilbert spa owner’s fish pedicure case
The nation’s high court refused Monday to give a Gilbert spa owner a chance to challenge state regulations.
Communication deficiency prompted letter to Gowan
Several Republicans who signed on to the letter charging Gowan with “excessive spending” and calling for a biparitisan committee of all future expenditures said they did it for a variety of reasons, but chiefly because they weren’t even notified about the project beforehand.
