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Into the core
Palo Verde is one place where no one can afford to make mistakes. “Put these on,” the security officer, whose bullet magazines protruded and glistened against his black uniform, told me.
Phoenix City Council OKs plan to start phasing out food tax
The City Council has approved a plan to begin phasing out an “emergency” 2-cents-per-dollar tax on food imposed in 2010 to help address a massive budget deficit.
Shutdown hits home for Phoenix fire chief, as furloughs cancel meetings at FEMA
If you think the federal government shutdown only affects federal employees, talk to Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan.
Paradise Valley to charge fees for fire, EMS
Paradise Valley will begin charging residents a yearly fee to pay for fire and emergency medical services beginning in January.
Brewer declares emergency in Tombstone
Gov. Jan Brewer has declared a state of emergency in Tombstone because of flooding in the wake of a recent wildfire.
Governor’s ’emergency’ meeting too little, too late
People who watched television news this weekend might be confused into thinking that Monday’s “emergency” meeting of Governor’s Office policy advisers is significant – as if some sort of budget solution will emerge now that the governor has gotten serious.
