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District spox: Programs will end, schools will shudder
Desegregation school districts are balking at a proposal championed by the Arizona Tax Research Assn to take away their funding source, a revenue stream that is intended to remedy racial discrimination in schools.
Prevention is preferable to a cure
The proper treatment of patients can take on a variety of challenges, but in all things physicians are guided by the Hippocratic Oath that includes the phrase, “I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.”
Arizona’s emissions dilemma – tough state plan or federal crackdown?
A federal environmental mandate could force the state to choose between implementing strict carbon emissions rules on its own terms or enduring a federal takeover if it refuses – an option policymakers and utilities say could be far worse.
The era of good feelings begins
Ducey and Brnovich’s ascensions as governor and state attorney, respectively, are heralding a new era of cooperation between the Ninth Floor and the AG’s office. Brnovich said he “absolutely” believes he and Ducey will have a better relationship than recent governors and AGs have had.
Tesla a step closer to selling cars from Arizona stores
Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors has moved a step closer to selling vehicles directly to consumers at Arizona stores.
Arizona health insurance enrollment numbers top 170,000
The number of Arizonans signing up for health insurance on the federal marketplace has surpassed last year's total by nearly 55,000 people.
Arizona Department of Liquor gets new director
A Scottsdale police official is the new director of the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Sen. Smith sponsors bill to keep names of officers secret
An Arizona senator has agreed to sponsor a bill that would keep the names of officers who fire their weapons a secret for 90 days after a shooting.
Open up the goodie bag
State officials yesterday (Feb. 2) announced a major business coup – Apple is building a $2 billion command Center in Mesa. But Apple is getting something in return.
Lawsuit claims Arizona fails to care for foster children
Children's advocacy groups on Tuesday sued the state of Arizona, claiming it violated the civil rights of nearly 17,000 children in its foster care system by exposing them to possible harm.
Ducey announces former team owner as Arizona parks director
Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday named a former Wisconsin parks official and soccer team owner as the new executive director of the Arizona state park system.
Bill banning photo radar set for hearing in Arizona Senate
An Arizona legislator is proposing legislation that would ban the use of photo radar statewide.
