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Arizona sales tax study task force meets Tuesday
Gov. Jan Brewer's task force that is studying possible ways to simplify Arizona's sales tax system meets Tuesday at the Capitol in Phoenix.
Kelly, Giffords watch Endeavour fly over Tucson
Ex-astronaut Mark Kelly and his wife, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, were among Tucson residents who joyfully viewed a flyover by the space shuttle Endeavour on Thursday.
Judge denies bid to block part of SB 1070
One of the latest attempts by a civil rights coalition to bar police from enforcing the most contentious part of Arizona's immigration law has failed.
Official: ‘Recreational’ marijuana use inevitable in AZ program
Arizona’s medical marijuana system will have stronger controls than other states, but some people will still exploit it to get the drug for recreational use, the state’s top health official said Wednesday.
Arizona AG files lawsuit against drug wholesaler
Arizona is suing the nation's largest drug wholesaler, claiming the company violated state consumer protection laws by artificially inflating the prices of hundreds of brand-name prescription drugs.
Arizona to release August unemployment report
State Department of Administration economists on Thursday will release a monthly report on Arizona's unemployment rate.
School-tax proposition raises question of funding via voters or elected representatives
Is deciding how to fund education in Arizona best done by lawmakers or voters? That’s a key point of debate with Arizonans ready to decide whether to adopt a permanent 1-cent per dollar sales tax that would be earmarked primarily for education but also for human services and transportation.
Arizona immigration law spurs education campaign
A day after the most contentious provision of Arizona's immigration law took effect, rallies were planned around Phoenix to protest the law that civil rights activists contend will lead to systematic racial profiling.
Officials downplay computer error that hid records
State and county officials generally downplayed the significance of a computer glitch at Arizona's child-welfare agency that kept some public records hidden from parents and their lawyers for more than 15 years.
New law lets beer aficionados with ‘growlers’ tap into bars
For many beer aficionados, nothing beats the freshness and flavor of a microbrew straight from the tap. Many drive miles to brewpubs to fill up glass bottles, also called growlers, with their favorites.
Arizona Secretary of State to hold election town halls
Secretary of State Ken Bennett plans to hold 25 town halls around Arizona during October for voters to learn about initiatives and referendums appearing on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.
Thousands of Arizona state workers drop protections
Thousands of Arizona state government workers are opting to give up civil-service job protections in exchange for short-term pay increases and the possibility of other gains down the road. Nearly... […]
