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Building the Kaibab Bridge, 1921
The Kaibab suspension bridge over the Colorado River was to link Bright Angel Trail on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with the Kaibab Trail on the North Rim. At the time, the only means of crossing the river between the two trails was by small canvas boat. (The closest ferry crossings were at Lee’s Ferry, upstream near the Utah border and downstream at Needles on the California border.) Const[...]
Six senators, one legislative district: Eastern states wrestle with moving away from multi-member districts
In September 2010, Channel 17 in Burlington, Vt., held a multi-candidate debate among aspirants for the state Senate in the local district. Then it held another one. And another. And another. But here’s the interesting part: No candidate appeared more than once. There were 16 different people running for the Senate in the Chittenden County district. If six Democrats, six Republicans and an assor[...]
Border plan puts emphasis on drug prevention
The government's updated security plan for the U.S.-Mexico border keeps its focus on trying to stop drug and gun smuggling but contains an added emphasis on preventing and treating drug use in communities along the border.
Innovative thinking brings fresher produce to Arizona families
Arizona is a key point of distribution for much of the nation’s fresh fruit and vegetables, with produce moving through the Arizona Department of Transportation’s ports of entry before heading north into the United States.
UofA interim president has $500K-plus contract
The University of Arizona's new interim president stands to make more than $500,000 over the next year.
County weighs higher pollution permit fees
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is weighing whether to increase the costs of certain permits for companies that emit pollutants into the air.
Arizona to require tax tally for online purchases
Arizonans will find it harder to ignore their obligation to pay sales taxes on purchases of goods bought online or outside the state.
Ruling upholds Arizona law against sex with minors
A new court ruling upholds the constitutionality of an Arizona law that bars sexual intercourse with a person who is under 18 years of age.
Collaboration is key strength for southern Arizona lawmakers
Not long ago, southern Arizona legislators worked together to serve the needs of their communities, regardless of their political affiliations. Today, the willingness to collaborate is gone.
Gosar: private industry key to effective forest management
The congressman whose district includes the eastern part of the state that was scorched last month by the largest wildfire in Arizona history told state legislators partnerships between government and private industry are essential to properly manage forests.
Arizona gearing up to raise cash for border fence
Arizona officials are gearing up for a July 20 launch of a website to accept donations to pay for construction of additional fencing along the state's portion of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Inadequate site review process could spell disaster for Resolution mine
Your May 31 article on the mine near Superior “Gosar seeks broad support for Resolution Copper land-swap bill” fails to mention the hopelessly inadequate public review process allowed in the proposed legislation.
