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democracy, Second Amendment, guns, schools
Jul 14, 2023

Violence is being used to destroy democracy

The Second Amendment was originally written so that state militias could respond in defense of democracy if the government turned into a tyranny. Now the Second Amendment has been perverted to give individuals guns so they can overthrow the government and create a tyranny.

Feb 7, 2022

To lower crime, get people working

Last year, the legislature passed a bill that rewards probation officers who help reduce crime in their communities. The bill, HB2707, gives probation departments part of the savings when fewer... […]

job growth, unemployment, Kaiser, Fernandez, jobless, Epstein, Senate
Sep 23, 2016

Report: Nonunion workers lose pay as labor unions lose clout

The steady decline in union membership has had a ripple effect on wages of nonunion workers, costing them a potential $14 to $52 a week in pay, according to a report this week by a Washington think tank.

Oct 30, 2013

Dreamers protest outside Arizona AG’s office

Some youth living in the country illegally and pushing for immigration reform burned their high school diplomas in front of the Arizona Attorney General's Office in Phoenix.

Oct 23, 2013

Arizona advocates try to take immigration appeal directly to Boehner

They rode for 43 hours in a bus from Phoenix, hoping to appeal to House Speaker John Boehner on immigration reform, but when they arrived at his office in Washington they were turned away.

Oct 17, 2013

Phoenix City Council OKs plan to start phasing out food tax

The City Council has approved a plan to begin phasing out an “emergency” 2-cents-per-dollar tax on food imposed in 2010 to help address a massive budget deficit.

May 1, 2013

Ariz. lawmakers slow work as big 3 issues remain

The Arizona Legislature has gone from the fast track to stuck in the mud as lawmakers have become bogged down by the three key issues: Medicaid, sales taxes and the state budget.

Apr 4, 2011

Lawmaker: Requiring project labor agreements unfairly benefits unions

A Republican lawmaker wants to prohibit Arizona from accepting federal funds for construction projects requiring a preference for union labor, but a union leader says the measure would prohibit a practice that doesn’t exist.

Jun 29, 2010

Court to hear challenge to proposed ballot measure

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge hears arguments Tuesday on whether Arizona's general election ballot in November will include a referendum on secret ballots.

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