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Tying education funding to statehood
Education funding and statehood. Why do I tie these two topics together? Because Arizona used to have plenty of money for education (as if $9,000 per child and $225,000 per... […]
Attorneys present closing arguments in case against AZ AG Horne
Attorneys for the defense and prosecution submitted their closing arguments in the campaign finance case against Tom Horne in the hopes of persuading the administrative law judge who must decide whether the attorney general and a top staffer illegally coordinated during the 2010 election.
AZ House unanimously approves bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’
Saying the Internet is forever, the state House unanimously approved legislation on March 10 to make it illegal to intentionally post someone else’s naked photo online.
AZ House renews battle over Scottsdale sign walkers
When Scottsdale started cracking down on sign walkers, ticketing and generally harassing people on the side of the road carrying signs advertising for businesses, Republican Rep. Bob Robson called it a “total abuse of power.” He and Republican Rep. Warren Petersen drafted a bill to stop the city.
Animal care is more than a job — it’s our responsibility
My husband, children and I own and operate our 4th generation family ranch in northern Arizona. We take great pride in the well-being and quality care of our livestock. We follow best management practices consistent with the veterinarian-endorsed Beef Quality Assurance Program, including training and certification to provide the best care for our cattle. It is just the right thing to do. We have a[...]
Endangered wolf species under attack as AZ lawmakers act to protect ranchers
Lawmakers are taking aim at the endangered Mexican gray wolf, moving ahead with a host of proposals aimed at the federally protected animal in Arizona.
Tired of the sideshows
One longtime lobbyist for the business community today (March 13) echoed the sentiment that business leaders are growing frustrated with the fringe element of both parties, and they need to aggressively engage in helping to elect state policymakers who will avoid “sideshows” like S1062 and, more pressingly, the efforts to undo Common Core.
2nd federal lawsuit seeks to overturn AZ gay marriage ban
A second lawsuit challenging Arizona’s same-sex marriage ban was filed in a federal district court in Phoenix on Wednesday, arguing that the ban violates the U.S. Constitution’s mandate of equality and is akin to anti-miscegenation laws.
Bill targets power of HOAs in Arizona
The Arizona House of Representatives will debate a bill that would significantly reduce the power of HOAs.
Brewer announces political retirement, won’t seek 3rd term
Gov. Jan Brewer, who developed an international reputation for her vociferous attacks on illegal immigration, is ending her career as an elected politician at the end of the year. But she’s not retiring from politics.
Corporation commissioners question AZ utilities on security status
Arizona regulators are asking electric utilities in the state to say whether they're prepared for security threats ranging from cyberattacks to penetrations of equipment and facilities.
Could Arizona legalize marijuana? Two groups want issue on ballot
Scott Cecil, a student at Mesa Community College and board member of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, is part of a larger movement to legalize marijuana in Arizona. He and other activists with Safer Arizona, a grassroots marijuana advocacy group, are trying to collect enough signatures to put a legalization initiative on the November ballot.
