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First Things First users caught in political, economic hailstorm
The Legislature's decision to go after First Things First and its $325 million was inevitable, given the magnitude of the state's financial woes. But the agency also made political missteps that made it a target. Now the agency that is dedicated to providing health care services to children is fighting for its existence. In November, voters will be asked whether to continue the programs or dissol[...]
Ex-addict finds ‘home’ volunteering at Phoenix Rescue Mission
I wasn’t always a do-gooder. In fact, for 18 years I was addicted to drugs and alcohol. In 2005, I experienced a traumatic event, which made me seek out a 12-step meeting, or risk relapsing.
New disciplinary direction
Accused and accusers figure to benefit from proposed changes to the attorney discipline system, members of the State Bar of Arizona say.
State Bar Theme: ‘The Future is Now’
Planners of this year’s State Bar of Arizona Convention have their eyes on the horizon, realizing one very important fact: the practice of law is changing.
No warnings for seatbelt violations
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety announced the beginning of its “Buckle Up Arizona… No Excuses” campaign on May 20 as a part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign cracking down on drivers not wearing seatbelts.
Lawyers keep conference in Phoenix despite new law
The American Bar Association says it will still hold a long-planned conference in Phoenix but restructure it to focus much of it on Arizona's controversial law targeting illegal immigration.
Law enforcement backs down after years of opposition
Whether due to the absence of Janet Napolitano or the diligence of Russell Pearce, several important factions of Arizona’s law enforcement community abandoned their resistance to the provisions included in S1070 and allowed it to coast through the Legislature.
