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Arizona utilities say they can handle demand for electricity
State regulators have been assured that Arizona electric utilities should have energy reserves to cover peak demand on the hottest days of the upcoming summer.
House to undergo second round of major renovations in past six months
Just months after the Arizona House of Representatives received a $375,000 facelift, House Speaker David Gowan is planning another massive renovation of the chamber.
Maybe he’s hoping Congress will ride to the rescue
If the US Supreme Court strikes down subsidies for those who purchase insurance on Obamacare’s federally run insurance exchanges, it will force Arizona (and dozens of other states) to make a tough decision whether to create its own exchange or let more than 200,000 people lose their health insurance.
U.S. House panel says ICE released 30,000 convicted criminals in 2014
U.S. House lawmakers grilled the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, saying her agency had released more than 30,000 immigrants with criminal records in 2014 while failing to act against other immigrants its officers stopped.
Ducey axes bill setting Justice of the peace election rules
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed a bill setting new requirements for justice of the peace candidates.
Schools chief Douglas setting up education law review committee
Arizona schools chief Diane Douglas is planning on setting up a committee to review the state's education code.
Gov. Doug Ducey signs elections-related measures
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a series of election reforms Monday that included measures Democrats say limit voter participation and open the doors to heavier spending to influence elections by deep-pocketed donors.
Capitol museum opens exhibit honoring former Gov. Castro
The Arizona Capitol museum has opened a temporary exhibit memorializing the life of former Gov. Raul Castro.
County attorneys can’t refuse to help gays with adoptions
Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation Monday which would have allowed county attorneys to refuse to help with adoptions, setting the stage for a legal fight over whether gays have the same right to assistance as heterosexuals.
New laws help speeders and landlords, restrict cities and towns
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed bills into law that will give speeders twice as many chances to neutralize their tickets; take away the ability of cities and counties to regulate plastic bag use and grant landlords new rights to kick out the guests of tenants.
Killian to new boss: I won’t stop criticizing you
Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Mark Killian’s new job might put him in a tough spot vis-à-vis his new boss, Gov. Doug Ducey
A Thorpe in the king’s side
It’s not exactly a thumbs-up, but two national newspapers held up Thorpe as an example of Republican insurrection against Obama and the federal government.
