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Steve Matt: A Shakespeare fanatic and rapid-fire reader
Steve Matt, a security guard in the House of Representatives, has some background in security – he joined the Army after high school, and studied law enforcement in college. But his true love, and his chosen profession for most of his life, is acting.
Local experts: New era of terrorism constantly evolving
In the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris, the world’s leaders have been focused on what it might take to stop the Islamic terrorist group ISIS, which claimed responsibility for the Friday assaults that killed 129 and wounded more than 300.
Gov. Doug Ducey meets with US Homeland Security secretary
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has met with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson at the state Capitol.
Corporation commissioners question AZ utilities on security status
Arizona regulators are asking electric utilities in the state to say whether they're prepared for security threats ranging from cyberattacks to penetrations of equipment and facilities.
Arizona House approves bill funding big events
The city of Glendale would get up to $2 million to pay security costs associated with next year's Super Bowl under a bill approved Wednesday by the Arizona House of Representatives.
Weighing the risk
Experts say Corp. Comm. needs to dig deeper into cybersecurity threats
Hollywood might make them look easy, or give a false impression about how frequently they happen. But malicious cybersecurity threats to utilities are real, and the Arizona Corporation Commission should adapt to that reality, cyber security experts said Oct. 3.
DOC seeks more money for maximum security, manpower
Although the Arizona Department of Corrections is asking for a relatively small increase in its nearly $1 billion budget, one request stands out.
Hacker group breaches Arizona Legislature’s website
A hacker group is claiming responsibility for a security breach to the Arizona Legislature's website.
Dems say Patterson restrictions don’t go far enough
An embattled Tucson lawmaker facing expulsion will have no greater access to the House of Representatives than the reporters covering the sordid saga of Rep. Daniel Patterson.
But the leading Democrat in the House says that’s not good enough.
DPS checking computer system after hacking; Tobin outraged
State police said Friday that they are checking the security of the agency's computer system after an attack by hackers and they are investigating to determine the extent of the infiltration.
Cornyn wants $300 million for local cops on border
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is proposing a new border security bill that would give local and state law enforcement a share of $300 million in grants to help secure the border.
Sky Harbor to conduct random baggage checks
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport began a new policy Nov. 10 of conducting random baggage checks following the arrest of a couple accused of stealing nearly 1,000 bags of luggage. Sky Harbor Airport spokeswoman Alisa Smith said staff of the various airlines will be checking that luggage identification matches passengers' ID or claim checks.
