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University presidents pitch lawmakers on value of research
Investing in research infrastructure at Arizona’s public universities is essential for the state to be competitive, Arizona State President Michael M. Crow told lawmakers Wednesday.
Another front in the battle for the GOP’s soul
Many see the uproar over S1062 as an extension of the still smoldering schism within the GOP, which has often manifested itself in the fights over illegal immigration and taxation. ASU pollster Bruce Merrill traces this schism to the ongoing battle to define the GOP’s soul.
Brewer vetoes SB1062, says non-discrimination is core Arizona value
After days of pressure from business groups and activists, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a controversial religious liberty bill, saying it is broadly worded, could have unintended consequences and attempts to fix a problem that doesn’t exist in Arizona.
Sepulveda drops out of treasurer’s race
Martin Sepulveda is dropping out of the state treasurer’s race after being called up for military duty.
Printer encouraging businesses to take on SB 1062 through signs
Scott Koehler’s feelings on SB 1062 are no secret to those passing his printing business on North Central Avenue.
Arpaio joins PETA in criticizing proposed ‘ag-gag’ bills
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio threw his support today behind opponents of two bills moving through the Legislature that would, among other things, hand investigative powers to the Arizona Department of Agriculture in livestock abuse cases.
Poll: GOP voters want Brewer to veto SB1062
A poll commissioned yesterday by a Phoenix political consulting firm finds that more than twice as many Republican voters in Arizona want Gov. Jan Brewer to veto SB1062 than want her to sign it.
Apple, 83 others, join anti-SB1062 chorus
Corporate tech giant Apple has asked Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the controversial religious freedom bill SB1062, the company and the Governor’s Office confirmed.
Senate passes bill allowing killing of wolves
The Arizona Senate has approved a bill that allows livestock owners to shoot wolves protected by federal regulations if the wolf is attacking other animals.
High court lets Arizona Planned Parenthood funding stand
Court rulings striking down an Arizona law that prohibits public funds for Planned Parenthood will stand after the U.S. Supreme Court refused today to accept the state’s appeal.
Arizona Legislature’s child welfare panel to meet
The Arizona Legislature's Child Protective Services oversight committee is set to hear from the man Gov. Jan Brewer appointed to determine why more than 6,500 abuse and neglect reports received no response.
‘I shall never come back to Arizona’ – Zane Grey
Western novelist Zane Grey (1872-1939) wrote this dramatic sentence to his wife, Dolly, in a bitter letter penned from his Tonto Basin cabin. He complained about other things, as well, and the above statement was followed with : “…the country has been ruined by motorists. The Navajo are doomed. The beauty and romance of their lives dead.” Dolly and Zane had honeymooned at El Tovar Hotel at[...]
