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Antenori turns to gentler touch on 2012 privatization bill
In his quest for privatized city services, Sen. Frank Antenori is hoping he can get around the cities’ opposition and the governor’s veto stamp with a gentler touch — at least to a point.
Oral arguments in Pearce recall challenge set for Aug 8
Oral arguments in a lawsuit hoping to derail the recall of Senate President Russell Pearce are set for Aug. 8.
Brewer eying earlier presidential primary to put Arizona on the map
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will likely move the state's presidential-preference election up a month to Jan. 31 to draw GOP candidates and national attention to the state.
Hearing set Friday on challenge to Pearce recall
An initial court hearing is scheduled Friday in Maricopa County Superior Court on a case involving the scheduled Nov. 8 recall election for Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce.
Border fence effort nets $58,000 in 24 hours
Arizona’s dream of sealing its border with Mexico is off to a fairly impressive start.
Within 24 hours, more than $58,000 in donations poured in through a web portal that was launched as a state law authorizing Arizona to build and maintain a fence on its border with Mexico became law this week.
Phasing out: Feelings mixed on demise of 2-decade old Enterprise Zone program
If one were to measure the success of Arizona’s Enterprise Zone program by some of the eulogies that followed its demise, you might question why it was even created in the first place.
But a flurry of applications from businesses hoping to cash in on the expiring property tax breaks in the Enterprise Zone program leaves no doubt that it will be missed.
As potential challenger emerges, Pearce’s campaign machinery gears up for battle
Perhaps more than anything, the declaration of support by Gov. Jan Brewer for Senate President Russell Pearce, who is the first sitting legislator to officially face a recall in state history, affirms the enormity of the challenge of unseating a powerful politician like the incumbent Mesa Republican.
Brewer-appointed privatization commission issues long-awaited report, recommends more privatization
The Commission on Privatization and Efficiency released its long-awaited report, nearly eight months after it was originally scheduled for completion.
Mad as hell and not going to take it any more
Chuck Coughlin wants everyone to know that Brewer isn't backing Pearce in his recall because she owes him for getting elected governor, and he's taken to his company's blog to shout it from the digital rooftops.
Privatization commission to issue final report
The Commission on Privatization and Efficiency (COPE) will deliver its long-awaited final report to Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday, nearly eight months after it original deadline.
Arizona launches site to net cash for border fence
Arizona launched a website Wednesday to accept donations to pay for fencing along the Mexico border, and a supporter says the $3.8 million people donated to defend the state's 2010 immigration enforcement law could be just a taste of what to expect.
It would have been news if she hadn’t backed him
Brewer's decision to endorse Pearce and appeal for financial support to help his campaign didn't strike most railbirds as odd, even though the two have clashed in the past.
