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Senate approves bill to delay release of officers’ names in deadly shootings
The Arizona Senate approved a bill today that will keep the names of officers who use deadly force a secret from the public for 90 days after a shooting.
Rampant rumors of mass firings, hiring at DCS
Rumors were abuzz today (Feb. 20) about mass firings and hiring at Dept of Child Safety, but the agency’s spokesman and the Ninth Floor were mum on our reporter’s questions.
Arizona Senate set to debate bill banning photo radar
The Arizona Senate is set to debate legislation that would ban the use of photo radar and red light cameras statewide.
Tourism officials say even in tight times, state promotion is smart economics
People across the country and around the world flock to Arizona to gaze into the vast depths of the Grand Canyon and bask in mild winters while attending some of the largest sporting events of the year, including the occasional Super Bowl.
Corporation Commission: Arizona should have fewer water companies
There are some horror stories out there: Small water companies with crumbling pipes, duct-taped together. People with water coming out of the faucet, brown and clearly undrinkable. Or people who only get water intermittently.
Politics 101: How government becomes more complicated
Traditionally, Republicans campaign on limiting government, but many introduce one or more bills that would expand government right after they win re-election. It’s done in various ways – establishing a new commission, adding new regulations for an industry, launching a new program, or adding to what has already been established.
Brnovich will continue legal fight on dreamers licenses
Refusing to give up the fight, newly elected state Attorney General Mark Brnovich is going to renew the effort to take licenses to drive out of the hands of dreamers.
Thursday legislative action on notable bills includes insurance, Clean Elections
Action from yesterday's legislative session included passage of bills blocking the sale of insurance policies under the federal Affordable Care Act in Arizona if they include coverage for abortion; eliminating the current requirement that students pass all three sections of Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards; increasing the penalty for the theft of beer and more.
Flare Up: Debate rages over proposed regulations for solar industry
Since 2009, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has received more than 500 complaints about rooftop solar, ranging from “Do Not Call” list violations to a failure to disclose the total cost to a buyer.
Douglas vs. Board: Fired administrators return, but confusion continues
It was a week of disarray at the Arizona Department of Education, and the conflict that spawned it may not be over yet.
Mayors: Special-interest tax break harms cities, hurts public safety
As mayors, some of our top priorities include keeping neighborhoods safe, maintaining high quality of life and attracting high-wage jobs to our communities.
Ridesharing insurance gaps endanger public safety, free market
There are three rideshare companies in Arizona, not just two. This point seems to have been lost in the current discussion over how to properly insure vehicles to protect the public.
