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Lawmakers pass anti-casino bill, but it’s not exactly a win for proponents
Lawmakers on Wednesday approved a bill aimed at stopping the Tohono O’odham tribe from building a casino in Glendale. But the bill, which barely squeaked through in the Senate, lost its emergency provision. That means it would take effect 90 days after the session ends.
Bill to block casino passes House, but Farnsworth’s ‘no’ may thwart its intent
A bill aimed at stopping the Tohono O’odham tribe from building a casino in Glendale passed the House of Representatives on a near-party line vote, but the lone Republican dissenter may keep the bill from having any effect.
Cities across Arizona using Twitter to share news, connect with public
Many municipalities across Arizona have turned to Twitter to connect with residents and share information with the wider public. Nearly two dozen cities have official Twitter accounts, including some with separate accounts for their police and fire departments, parks and libraries.
Tohono O’odham tribe sues for Glendale casino application approval
A southern Arizona Indian tribe that wants to build a casino in suburban Phoenix filed suit March 22 asking a court to force the federal government to add land to its reservation.
House delays vote affecting Glendale casino
The Arizona House skipped a planned vote on a bill that could derail plans by a southern Arizona Indian tribe to build a casino in suburban Phoenix.
House panel targets proposed Glendale casino
An Arizona House committee has approved a bill that could help Glendale prevent an American Indian tribe from building a casino near the city.
Phoenix-area cities paying retention bonuses
Cities in metro Phoenix are paying millions of dollars in retention bonuses as they lay off employees, cut pay or raise taxes amid the recession. Compensation experts question the wisdom of retention bonuses as the state's 9.3 percent unemployment rate has drastically reduced turnover. Cities defend the bonuses as an incentive to retain employees and make up for stagnant wages.
Court gives homeless another chance to plead case
Charles Butler showed up for Homeless Court in a white shirt and tie. He wanted to make a good impression on the judge. Other defendants appeared in Polo shirts and, in one case, Bermuda shorts. "I guess I overdressed," Butler, 48, said.
