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Former lawmaker John Fillmore on his way back to Capitol
Former Rep. John Fillmore, a one-term lawmaker from Apache Junction who served from 2011-12, could be returning to the state Capitol.
Audit of seized funds skewers former Pinal County lawmen
The Arizona Auditor General on August 20 released a report that detailed how former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles misused asset forfeiture funds for years.
Dispute over San Tan incorporation invites candidate to run
Michael Hernandez supports the incorporation of San Tan Valley, and Sen. David Farnsworth, a Mesa Republican, wasn’t willing to sponsor legislation to aid that goal.
Corp Comm’s interim takeover over of water utility in hands of judge
A federal judge refused Thursday to allow state utility regulators to seize control of Johnson Utilities, at least for the time being.
Utility executive: Sherry Pierce hired for her connections to Pinal County, not bribe
Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred Battista says it was lobbyist Jim Norton’s “strong suggestion” that led to the flow of money from a utility owner to the pockets of a utility regulator.
Lobbyist Jim Norton disputes ex-wife’s testimony in bribery trial
Jim Norton said on the witness stand Tuesday he did not force his now ex-wife, Kelly Norton, to hire Sherry Pierce at her firm, but that he urged her to do so because he had a stake in their success.
Case that triggered changes to forfeiture laws settled
A lawsuit that was the catalyst for changes to Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture law has been settled.
Customers at odds with indicted utility owner for years
The name George Johnson has gained-state wide notoriety in the last year, but his reputation precedes him in Pinal County.
Alliance works to boost education levels beyond high school
I hope to continue Achieve60AZ’s forward momentum by developing new strategic partnerships and expanding our statewide reach. We cannot accomplish this goal alone — it will require the help of parents, teachers, administrators, business owners, community leaders, and legislators to help us increase educational attainment.
Surrogate parents for students with special needs lacking statewide
More volunteers are being sought to advocate for students with special education needs who have no one in their lives to see that those needs are being met.
Pinal County residents file suit against indicted utility owner
Pinal County residents long frustrated with utility owner George Johnson are piggybacking on criminal charges against him and others in a civil suit filed Monday.
Effort underway to put San Tan Valley incorporation on ballot
San Tan Valley residents have taken the first steps toward putting the question of incorporation on the ballot after a victory at the Legislature eliminated the veto power of neighbors.
