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Rick Fowlkes: Deregulation, smaller commission on tap
Although utility deregulation was a colossal failure in California, Libertarian Rick Fowlkes says turning the energy industry over to the free market in Arizona will be his top priority if he is elected to the Corporation Commission this November.
UP to restart track projects in Calif. and Arizona
Union Pacific Railroad says it is restarting track improvement projects in California and Arizona that were put on hold because of the recession.
Survey: Spending cuts 1st choice of Arizonans
A survey indicates that most Arizonans' first choice for balancing the state budget is to cut spending.
Federal officials phase in program to speed border crossing at San Luis
Jorge Quintero patiently works through screen after screen of personal questions about his background, residency and employment.
Opportunity vs. preferential treatment center of Proposition 107 debate
Ward Connerly has carved a career, and a reputation, out of striking down affirmative action, starting with university programs in his home state of California. Now Connerly and his American Civil Rights Institute are bringing the fight to Arizona.
Arizona’s cow-punchers
Arizona cowboys were often referred to as “cow-punchers,” with their styles of riding and dress made up from a mix of the traditions of Texas and California cowboys.
First National Guard troops to deploy to border soon
The first of 524 National Guard troops being allocated to Arizona's border with Mexico are set to be deployed by the end of August.
Sounding the alarms
When students return to schools in a month or less they will encounter bigger class sizes, fewer teachers and librarians, bus routes eliminated, and classrooms and corridors that aren’t quite as clean as they’ve been in the past.
Latino lawmakers protest immigration law
As a judge heard arguments surrounding Arizona’s new immigration law, Hispanic policymakers from in and out of the state renewed their opposition to the legislation.
Ex-addict finds ‘home’ volunteering at Phoenix Rescue Mission
I wasn’t always a do-gooder. In fact, for 18 years I was addicted to drugs and alcohol. In 2005, I experienced a traumatic event, which made me seek out a 12-step meeting, or risk relapsing.
An outsider’s view from the inside of Arizona politics
Ed Bunch’s Senate career is remarkable not only because he was appointed to the Legislature at perhaps the worst time in state history but also because he vowed not to use the position to gain a foothold at the Capitol.
AG Goddard: $50M available in border security grants
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard says law enforcement agencies in the four states bordering Mexico can start applying now for parts of $50 million in grants targeting border security.
