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Arizona mining museum set to reopen
A shuttered museum that once housed thousands of minerals, crystals, rocks and fossils will open its doors for the first time in years after backers in the Legislature succeeded in reviving the location.
Outgoing House Speaker Gowan creates 2018 Senate committee
Outgoing Arizona House Speaker David Gowan has created a political committee to seek a state Senate seat in 2018.
Bisbee plastic bags dispute could test state’s power over cities
A Republican state senator wants Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate -- and slap down -- the city of Bisbee for what she claims is the decision to ignore a state law prohibiting local laws on plastic bags.
Legislature passes bill to reopen mining museum
The Legislature has passed a bill to reopen the Mining and Mineral Museum that closed in 2011. Senate Bill 1200 by Republican Sen. Gail Griffin of Hereford transfers the stewardship of the museum from the Arizona Historical Society to the Arizona Geological Survey.
Arizona Senate approves bill to reopen mining museum
The Senate has approved a bill to reopen the Mining and Mineral Museum that closed in 2011.
State boosts school loan repayment for doctors in ‘medically underserved’ areas
Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Tuesday designed to draw more doctors into the rural and “medically underserved” areas of Arizona.
Ducey abandons plan to pay for cemeteries with veterans fund
Facing a flurry of opposition from veterans and questions from legislators, Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday abandoned his plan to pay for cemetery operations from a fund to help the families of wounded veterans.
AZ Senate GOP chooses new leaders
After successfully defending seats in crucial races, Republicans today met behind closed doors to pick next year’s Senate leaders.
Senate’s conservative gains could cost Driggs GOP leadership post
Jockeying for Senate leadership positions has begun, and one incumbent member of the Republican’s leadership team may be in jeopardy of losing his post.
Voting today? Here’s what you need to know
So, you waited until today to vote. Perhaps you weren’t sure which candidate you like. Or maybe you just didn’t get an early ballot. There are some things you need to know.
Ableser attributes low attendance to family responsibilities
Democratic Sen. Ed Ableser of Tempe regained his title of most absentee lawmaker this year, showing up for only 62 percent of Senate floor sessions, though he voted on 70 percent of all the bills put before the chamber.
Veto stamp: Brewer comes to endangered wolves’ rescue
Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a pair of bills allowing ranchers and state officials to kill endangered Mexican gray wolves if the wolf is caught in the act of killing livestock or threatening humans.
