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George W. P. Hunt: Arizona’s political heavy-weight through its first three decades
When George Wylie Paul Hunt plunked his 300 pounds into the Arizona governor’s chair, he was a hard man to remove, even when it looked as if the voters had tossed him out.
Lawmaker wants referendum on future of public financing for campaigns
A state lawmaker wants Arizona voters to decide whether to eliminate public funding for political campaigns, a change that would do away with the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.
Bill addresses liability when OHV riders make recreational use of land
SB 1229, authored by Sen. John Nelson, R-Litchfield Park, would expand the definition of a recreational user to include a person using an off-highway, off-road or all-terrain vehicle.
Abortion bill sponsor unfazed by doubts cast on his evidence
Steve Montenegro's assertion that Arizona needed to outlaw abortions performed to prevent the births of female and minority babies earned House passage, and now HB2443 goes to the Senate. But his success came on the basis of spotty evidence.
Shifting fed funds to Legislature — a perennial loser — has a chance
An annual legislative power play that always seems like a fool’s errand finally may have gotten the break it has been waiting for.
Commerce Authority: State pays, but has little say
When the Arizona Department of Commerce becomes the Arizona Commerce Authority, the quasi-private agency will be free of much of the oversight and regulations that accompany being a fully public part of state government.
Brewer cuts $470,000 check for SB 1070 defense
Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday approved a $470,322 check for Arizona’s defense of SB 1070.
Phoenix activist Sal Reza arrested at State Capitol
Phoenix human rights activist Salvador Reza has been arrested and accused of trespassing at the State Capitol.
Panel looks at creating new Southern Arizona state
Some Southern Arizonans are joining forces to push for the creation of a 51st state carved out of Pima County. The new state would be called Baja Arizona.
Arizona redistricting panel to meet for first time
The state's new redistricting commission meets for the first time Thursday, with the four members picked so far selecting an independent who will serve as the fifth member and chairman.
Santa Cruz County readies newer, bigger jail
An almost-dry riverbed, train tracks and less than two miles of roadway are all that separate Santa Cruz County's old jail from its new one in Nogales. But the county's head honcho, for whom the new $48 million law-enforcement center is named, said the difference between the facilities is stark.
Ariz. college, tribe to benefit from federal funds
A community college and American Indian tribe in northern Arizona will benefit from federal funds to expand opportunities for distance learning and broadband access.
