Arizona court to weigh if media can see secret records
The ultimate outcome of the case could determine whether government agencies can use laws designed to protect the privacy of some individuals to create exceptions from broad state statutes that generally make government records a matter of public concern.
Former DES head drops libel suit against state
The former director of the Department of Economic Security is dropping the libel lawsuit he filed against the state after he was fired.
State audit: Vocational program for disabled costs more, has less success
A state audit found the state’s Vocational Rehabilitation program spends significantly more per person than similar programs in other states.
Adult Protective Services cuts backlog by 75 percent
In response to the Feb. 15 article “From X-rays to highways, backlogs affect several state agencies,” I would like to provide additional information regarding Adult Protective Services (APS).
CPS reports detailed rise in uninvestigated cases
The rapidly rising number of uninvestigated abuse and neglect reports at Child Protective Services was documented in years of reports to the governor and Legislature, Department of Economic Services Director Clarence Carter confirmed Monday.