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State budget revenue up $80M in August
Major economic indicators in Arizona point to a steady recovery, although some bumps remain.
Revenues in August grew by 8.6 percent, buoyed by strong showings in sales and individual income taxes.
Capitol Quotes: Sept. 30, 2011
This week's most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.
Grijalva: Social Security, Medicare will be there for future generations
Social Security and Medicare will be there for those who need them now and for future generations as well, U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva told a group of senior citizens Thursday.
Arpaio to fundraise for federal candidates
The self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in America is trying to harness political powers beyond the boundaries of Arizona by launching a political action committee to raise money for federal candidates who share his views on immigration enforcement and other issues.
Cardon announces $18.2 million fed grant to ACA for small business loans
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded an $18.2 million grant to the Arizona Commerce Authority, which President and CEO Don Cardon said the authority plans to use as the foundation of a revolving loan fund for small businesses.
Brewer won’t attend border governors meeting
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is canceling her plans to attend a border governors meeting in Mexico this week.
Schweikert: Let’s get rid of one-dollar bills
An Arizona congressman wants to do away with dollar bills, saying a phase-out to instead use dollar coins would save the United States a projected $184 million annually.
Stanton, Gullett to face off in mayoral debate
Phoenix mayoral candidates Greg Stanton and Wes Gullett will face off Tuesday night in a debate at the University of Arizona's medical school campus in downtown Phoenix.
U.S. Postal Service to showcase Cathedral Rock on Arizona centennial stamp
Images of Sedona’s Cathedral Rock will grace letters across the country in February as a first-class stamp allows Americans to help celebrate Arizona’s centennial.
Despite drops, Arizona students outpace nation on SAT scores
WASHINGTON – Arizona’s college-bound students continued to score higher than the national average on all sections of the SAT, according to a College Board report released Wednesday. The state also […]
Brewer to attend border meeting in Mexico
A year after canceling a scheduled meeting in Arizona because of a boycott, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer plans to attend this year's meeting in Mexico of governors of U.S. and Mexican border states.
High jobless rate for Arizona military members
Arizona's National Guardsmen and reservists stand out amid the nation's high unemployment rate.
