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Prosecutors seek approval of AZ inmate’s execution
Prosecutors on Monday asked the Arizona Supreme Court to reschedule the execution of a death-row inmate who was granted a stay of execution last year less than 24 hours before he was set to be put to death.
‘Ron Gould Revolution’ coming soon
Gould hasn’t formally announced he is exploring a congressional run in the proposed CD4, but this week he created an exploratory committee with the Federal Elections Commission and he told our reporter today that an announcement is planned for the near future.
Lake Havasu City marks 40th anniversary of London Bridge dedication
From his office window, real estate broker Lyle Matzdorff gaped at the semi trucks trekking back and forth along U.S. Highway 95, lugging granite blocks used to recreate the famed London Bridge in what was then a small Colorado River town.
Legislature passes bill to wrestle control of federal money from governor
Few measures beg for a gubernatorial veto more than this one.
Perhaps the only question left is – will the Legislature counter a veto with an override?
With defeat of immigration measures, some supporters threaten to go the ballot
Critics defeated five controversial immigration measures at the Capitol this month. But their legislative victory might have only spawned a bigger, more public battle. Some of the bills’ supporters are now threatening to bring the fight to the ballot box.
Capitol Quotes: March 18, 2011
“My first impression is, ‘Wow.’” — Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, reacting to the Senate’s budget proposal.
Jobs bill survives late Senate debate
Despite strong objections from Democrats and some Republicans, the Senate leadership Tuesday evening pushed ahead to debate the jobs bill, a maneuver that moves the business-tax-cutting legislation closer to passage.
Having cleared the debate, the bill now goes to the full Senate for a formal “aye” or “nay” vote, which is expected on Wednesday, Feb. 16.
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Lake Havasu considering medical marijuana issue
Lake Havasu City officials are deciding where they should place a medical marijuana dispensary.
Vets of Foreign Wars to burn flags in Lake Havasu City Saturday
A huge flag burning in Lake Havasu City Saturday. But don't worry. It's the Veterans of Foreign War Post 9401s annual American flag retirement ceremony.
Arizona State Parks should negotiate with Lake Havasu City
Late last June, the lack of a state budget produced the very real possibility that on July 1, the Windsor Beach unit of Lake Havasu State Park would not open. This situation worried citizens and business owners in Lake Havasu City, because July 4 is one of the busiest times of the summer boating season and Windsor Beach provides primary boating access to Lake Havasu and the Colorado River.
State Parks board OKs agreements to keep two parks open; chairman decries budget cuts
Two state parks got new life Wednesday when the Arizona State Parks Board approved partnerships with local officials, but the board’s chairman said such efforts will be in vain if the Legislature keeps slashing the agency’s budget.
State Parks: Lake Havasu proposal would force more closures
Arizona State Parks is bristling at a late amendment to a bill that would force the agency to lease its most popular park to Lake Havasu City, a move that would be a significant hit to the agency's already battered budget.
