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affordable housing, Goldwater Institute, zoning
Apr 10, 2023

To solve AZ’s affordable housing crisis, start by getting government out of way

Arizona is facing a housing affordability crisis—and the blame lies largely on the shoulders of local elected officials.

campaign signs, Hamadeh, Barto, Syms, Gress, election, signs, Mesa Sign Shop, Signwalkers, Tony Cani, Slingshot Campaigns
Jan 20, 2023

Kaiser pitches ban on political signs at street corners, medians, other public rights of way

Sen. Steve Kaiser has introduced legislation that could make him a hero of Arizona motorists -- assuming it gets approved and survives a likely court challenge. The Phoenix Republican wants to ban political signs from street corners, medians and other public rights of way.

migrants, immigration, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Ukraine, Russia, Guatemala, El Salvadorans, asylum seekers, Trump, Montana, Biden, Supreme Court, GOP, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, Congress, Ohio,
Nov 29, 2022

High court to hear arguments over Biden’s deportation policy

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over a blocked Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.

Waymo, self-driving cars, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Phoenix, Fennemore, traffic laws
Sep 16, 2022

Self-driving cars put HB2813 to the test

With more self-driving cars on our roads, we are in new territory when it comes to determining fault during accidents and properly protecting ourselves. 

Aug 27, 2021

Ak-Chin is all-in, we all win

It has been estimated the addition of sports betting alone may generate tens of millions of dollars in added revenue for the state of Arizona, benefiting K-12 schools, community programs, public safety, tourism and other services enjoyed by all Arizonans.

police, videotaping, Kavanagh, Bowers, ACLU, First Amendment, media
Apr 5, 2021

Let’s end the cycle of violence, rethink public safety

Addressing public safety is urgent for communities throughout the state that experience loss, violence, and trauma every day. These are communities that have been left behind by the current system.

Nov 26, 2020

Ducey sends $400M of CARES money to state agencies

Gov. Doug Ducey is using hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds earmarked for COVID-19 relief to pay for state operations, such as salaries, which some say contravenes the... […]

Dec 3, 2019

Ducey hints slow-down at ports of entry temporary

Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday brushed aside concerns that a slowdown at border crossings into Arizona engineered by federal officials will affect visitors to Arizona – and supplies for a new auto manufacturing plant here.

Jan 21, 2019

The Breakdown: Water, water everywhere

The long-awaited legislation on water and the Drought Contingency Plan hit legislators’ desks last week. What does - or doesn’t - it say?

Dec 6, 2018

21st century prosecutors strive for far more than convictions

The prosecution function has come a long way in the last two decades across the country and here in Maricopa County.

Sep 4, 2018

Sen. Bob Worsley, philanthropist David Lincoln among 2018 Arizona Capitol Times Leaders of the Year

Sen. Bob Worsley, a Republican from Mesa, is the Arizona Capitol Times’ Leaders of the Year winner in government. Other winners include Gregory Harris of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie for law, Richard Stavneak, director of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, for unsung hero, and NAU President Rita Cheng.

Rep. Paul Mosley, R-Lake Havasu City, during a traffic stop in La Paz County March 27, in which he allegedly was clocked driving at 97 MPH in a 55 mph zone. The text is a transcription of the audio from the body cam video of the deputy.
Jul 20, 2018

Ducey order directs state police to cite law-breaking lawmakers

Gov. Doug Ducey signed an executive order Friday making it clear that law enforcement officers may ticket lawmakers and other elected officials when they endanger public safety through excessive speeding or other traffic violations.

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