Some ‘disappointed’ by Supreme Court’s ruling on Indian adoptions
Arizona experts said the Supreme Court’s recent ruling against a Native American father who was fighting to stop his daughter from being adopted may only have “muddied the waters” for future cases.
NRCC poll shows Barber and McSally in dead heat
A poll commissioned by the National Republican Congressional Committee shows potential GOP challenger Martha McSally in a dead heat with Democratic Congressman Ron Barber.
Sebelius: AZ health centers get $2.3 Million to enroll uninsured
Arizona health centers are receiving $2.3 million to help patients find insurance under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law.
Yuma County officials to seek review of pot ruling
Yuma County authorities are expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review an Arizona ruling that the county's sheriff must return marijuana seized from a woman with a California medical marijuana authorization honored by Arizona.
Clean Elections Commission set to interview four executive director finalists
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission has selected four finalists for its vacant executive director position and will likely conduct interviews later this month.
Arizona narrows options for Tucson-Phoenix rail
State transportation planners have narrowed potential routes for a proposed new rail passenger line between Phoenix and Tucson to three alternatives.
Legislative attorney: Referendum valid
A legal opinion Legislative Council issued late last month to Ugenti concluded that the portion of the health care BRB (Laws 2013, First Special Session, Chapter 10) that authorizes the AHCCCS director to administer and collect a hospital assessment is subject to the Constitution’s referendum powers “because it provides monies to meet the costs of functions the agency does not currently have.[...]
2 national forests in Arizona reduce restrictions
FLAGSTAFF ai??i?? Two northern Arizona forests are decreasing fire restrictions due to a reduced risk of major wildfires.
McSally exploring 2014 rematch against Barber
TUCSON ai??i?? Martha McSally is setting the stage for a possible rematch against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ron Barber.
Firefighter camaraderie draws thousands to Arizona
PRESCOTT VALLEY ai??i?? Firefighters William Benitez and Lou Larosa were fresh out of the New York City Fire Department when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, killing nearly 3,000 people, including hundreds of first responders.
National conservative group jumps into Arizona solar debate
A conservative political action group representing the interests of senior citizens that is known most for targeting Democratic campaigns has entered the fight over how Arizona rooftop solar incentives should be restructured.
Except for Medicaid expansion, 2013 session provided solid advancements for small business
Honestly, very little of what happens each legislative session is truly memorable to the great majority of Arizonans. Just ask anyone who’s not a subscriber of the Arizona Capitol Times what distinguishes the 2007 legislative session from others… or the 2010 or 2003 sessions.