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Border plan puts emphasis on drug prevention
The government's updated security plan for the U.S.-Mexico border keeps its focus on trying to stop drug and gun smuggling but contains an added emphasis on preventing and treating drug use in communities along the border.
IRC move gets GOP’s war nerves fired up
Republicans remain on high alert after the IRC last week hired a Democrat firm as a mapping consultant, but they are still lacking actionable intelligence that would warrant an attempt to remove IRC Chair Colleen Mathis.
Innovative thinking brings fresher produce to Arizona families
Arizona is a key point of distribution for much of the nation’s fresh fruit and vegetables, with produce moving through the Arizona Department of Transportation’s ports of entry before heading north into the United States.
Napolitano, others to unveil plan to combat drugs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and other Obama administration officials will use an Arizona border city as a backdrop to unveil their latest plan to confront drug smuggling.
Probe of Arpaio’s top aides costs taxpayers $102K
The internal investigation of three of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's top commanders has cost taxpayers $102,000 so far.
UofA interim president has $500K-plus contract
The University of Arizona's new interim president stands to make more than $500,000 over the next year.
Enforcement of new Arizona abortion laws on hold
Newly enacted restrictions on abortion services in Arizona are being put on hold temporarily while a judge considers a legal challenge.
Arizona to require tax tally for online purchases
Arizonans will find it harder to ignore their obligation to pay sales taxes on purchases of goods bought online or outside the state.
Arizona fires essentially out, flood worries next
With the largest wildfire in Arizona history all but contained, specialized units pulled out of eastern Arizona on Tuesday leaving authorities at the heavily-scorched sites of blazes around the state to shift their focus to a new vulnerability a�� water.
Ruling upholds Arizona law against sex with minors
A new court ruling upholds the constitutionality of an Arizona law that bars sexual intercourse with a person who is under 18 years of age.
Mobilize the troops
One reader noted that the Arizona Republican Party's declaration last month that it will support Pearce in a recall election, even if that means opposing other Republican candidates, likely won't have as much impact during the election as a resolution passed in May by the Maricopa County Republican Committee.
Collaboration is key strength for southern Arizona lawmakers
Not long ago, southern Arizona legislators worked together to serve the needs of their communities, regardless of their political affiliations. Today, the willingness to collaborate is gone.
