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Illegal immigration rhetoric doesn’t match reality
Strict enforcement laws like SB1070 sprang from widespread sentiment that the federal government refuses to untangle the illegal immigration mess, leaving states to bear the brunt of its fiscal and societal costs and compelling them to adopt a patchwork of laws to confront the problem.
Feds give approval for AHCCCS freeze
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System finally received approval from the federal government for its partial enrollment freeze, though the one-day delay will push back freeze by an extra week.
Regents to unveil plan overhauling university funding system
Arizona is about to consider a funding concept for its three universities that has shown spotty results, but which is re-emerging as the system of choice for legislatures around the nation. The Arizona Board of Regents is set to unveil a detailed plan in early July that will serve as the foundation for legislation to transform the funding system from enrollment-based to performance-based.
Judge rules Glendale cannot annex tribal land
A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled an Arizona law that would have allowed Glendale to annex Tohono O'odham land is unconstitutional and in direct violation of federal law.
Arizona Medicaid freeze on hold pending US action
Arizona will delay Friday's scheduled start of a partial enrollment freeze for its Medicaid program because federal officials are still considering the state's implementation plan.
Senators to meet in Show Low to discuss wildfires
A committee of the Arizona Senate will meet in Show Low to gather information about wildfires.
Arizona judge to consider partial Medicaid freeze
A judge holds a hearing Thursday afternoon on a request for an order to block Arizona's planned partial enrollment freeze for the state's Medicaid program.
Redistricting panel hires D.C.-based, Democratically connected mapping firm
Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission decided Wednesday to hire Strategic Telemetry, a Washington D.C.-based mapping firm, to serve as the group’s mapping consultant.
Supreme Court Justice turns down execution stay
An Arizona inmate's scheduled execution Thursday is still on. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Wednesday denied a stay of execution for Richard Lynn Bible.
Police confirm another hack on officers’ email
A second computer hacking attack in as many weeks against Arizona state police targeted the personal email accounts of some of its officers, an official confirmed Wednesday.
Lawyer to remain on Thomas’ discipline case
The lawyer representing former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas in attorney-discipline case has decided to continue representing the former prosecutor.
Arizona students carry message in support of DREAM Act to Washington
WASHINGTON _ A group of Arizona students went door-to-door asking friends and businesses for funds to help them take a message to Congress: They want to continue their education here in the country they have always known as home.
