Cap Times Q&A: Justice Rebecca White Berch ‘Our highest joy is to read the law’
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch is ending 17 years on the bench, 13 of them on the Arizona Supreme Court, with her retirement on Sept. 28.
Governor appoints new director for Arizona Office of Tourism
The Arizona Office of Tourism has a new director. Gov. Doug Ducey announced Wednesday that Sherry Henry is retiring and Debbie Johnson has been appointed the office's new director.
Internal Veterans Affairs watchdog retires amid criticism
The acting inspector general of the Department of Veterans Affairs is retiring, a year after he issued a scathing report on problems at the Phoenix VA hospital.
Justice Rebecca White Berch to retire
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch is going to retire this year, court spokeswoman Heather Murphy confirmed today.
Longtime Mohave County sheriff to retire
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Nelson drops re-election bid, Shooter now unopposed
Sen. John Nelson, a veteran politician and longtime legislator, abruptly announced today that he is retiring from public service and is dropping his bid for re-election. Nelson’s decision paves the way for Sen. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, to secure the Senate seat in Legislative District 13.
15 leaving Legislature, 8 running for other offices
Fifteen legislators have announced this year that they will retire or seek another office rather than run for re-election to the Legislature.
Cowboy lawmaker Brown rides off after 36 years
The state is losing an icon and one of the last remaining cowboy legislators. Although Jack Brown's legacy in Arizona history has been cemented by his 36 years as a legislator, his departure will be bittersweet, as his effort to keep all state parks open fell by the wayside this year.
Spokesman for 4 Phoenix mayors retiring
A spokesman for four different Phoenix mayors is retiring on Dec. 31 after 19 years on the job. Scott Phelps says he volunteered to leave the office of Mayor Phil Gordon in anticipation of further budget cuts in Phoenix, where more than 1,000 positions have been eliminated in the past year.