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Judge halts pay for police officers doing union work
In its fight to curb the influence of public unions, the Goldwater Institute has persuaded a judge to temporarily block Phoenix’s practice of paying police officers to perform union work.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper ruled today that the practice known as “release time” likely violates the Arizona Constitution’s “gift clause,” which prohibits governm[...]
Judge bars Phoenix from paying police for union work
A judge is prohibiting Phoenix from paying police union officials for time spent on union activities.
Arpaio critics to hold rally outside Tent City
Critics of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will hold a rally on June 23 to call for the closure of his complex of canvas jail tents.
Ex-Rep. Miranda allies ask court for leniency
Congressman Ed Pastor is among current and former politicians, a mayor, a community college president and a host of life-long friends of Richard Miranda asking a federal judge for leniency when the ex-lawmaker is sentenced June 5.
Legislative 11: Hot match-ups in 2012
Lawmakers from across the state are gearing up to take on incumbents and members of their own party in the August primaries.
What’s more, some incumbents are expected to square-off in the November general election, as well.
Accused Fast and Furious smuggler case set to change plea
A man charged with participating in a gun smuggling ring is expected to change his plea in the federal government's botched investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.
Ban on all new billboards in Phoenix may be headed to ballot
A group has filed petitions aimed at banning all new billboards in Phoenix.
Drug demand reduction a key issue in border security
The fight against border drug trafficking must address reducing demand, federal and Arizona law enforcement officials told a congressional panel in Phoenix.
Phoenix Diocese supports birth control lawsuits
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix says it welcomes lawsuits filed by other Catholic dioceses and various Catholic organizations to challenge a federal mandate for health plan coverage for birth control.
Inmate mistakenly released from Phoenix jail
Police are looking for a man who was mistakenly released from a Phoenix jail.
New Phoenix police chief to be sworn in Monday
Phoenix's new police chief will be sworn in at Phoenix City Hall on Monday.
