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Economic Issues

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Ben Arredondo, State Representative/Ex-Tempe Councilman, Hit With Federal Charges

    State Representative Ben Arredondo was charged by a grand jury today with bribery, fraud, attempted extortion and false statements -- all for a few thousand dollars worth of tickets to ballgames and charity events.According to the indictment, Arredondo -- a Republican-turned-Democrat who served on t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 5, 2012

    Specs and the City

    State Representative Ben Arredondo was charged by a grand jury today with bribery, fraud, attempted extortion and false statements -- all for a few thousand dollars worth of tickets to ballgames and charity events.According to the indictment, Arredondo -- a Republican-turned-Democrat who served on t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 10, 2011

    Home Depot

    State Representative Ben Arredondo was charged by a grand jury today with bribery, fraud, attempted extortion and false statements -- all for a few thousand dollars worth of tickets to ballgames and charity events.According to the indictment, Arredondo -- a Republican-turned-Democrat who served on t ... More >>

  • News

    October 6, 2011

    Rick Perry's Texas Is a Fantasy Land

    State Representative Ben Arredondo was charged by a grand jury today with bribery, fraud, attempted extortion and false statements -- all for a few thousand dollars worth of tickets to ballgames and charity events.According to the indictment, Arredondo -- a Republican-turned-Democrat who served on t ... More >>

  • Music

    September 15, 2011

    Jonny Rogers @ The Vig and Hanny's

    State Representative Ben Arredondo was charged by a grand jury today with bribery, fraud, attempted extortion and false statements -- all for a few thousand dollars worth of tickets to ballgames and charity events.According to the indictment, Arredondo -- a Republican-turned-Democrat who served on t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2011

    A Flair for the Old-Timey

    State Representative Ben Arredondo was charged by a grand jury today with bribery, fraud, attempted extortion and false statements -- all for a few thousand dollars worth of tickets to ballgames and charity events.According to the indictment, Arredondo -- a Republican-turned-Democrat who served on t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Gabrielle Giffords Returns to D.C. to Vote on Debt Deal *BREAKING*

    Gabrielle Giffords returned to Congress this afternoon​Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was in Washington D.C. today to "support a bipartisan bill to avoid economic crisis," her office "tweeted" moments ago."Gabrielle has returned to Washington to support a bipartisan bill to prevent economic cris ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Phoenix Ranked Number-One City for Single Women; City's "Posh" Dating Scene Cited as Reason

    www.video-game-store.info​"Exhilarating." "Posh." Those are both words used to describe Phoenix's dating scene by Rent.com, which recently released its 2011 rankings of the top-10 cities for single women.In fact, Phoenix's "posh" dating scene, the website determined, earned the city the top ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Tohono O'odham Nation Gets Favorable Ruling From U. S. District Court Judge; Glendale Cannot Forcibly Annex Nation's Land

    An artist's rendering of the Tohono O'odham Nation's West Valley Resort. ​The Tohono O'odham Nation was victorious again after a U.S. District Court judge declared unconstitutional a law allowing Glendale to annex the nation's property.   It's the latest in a series of decisions th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Congressman Ben Quayle Introduces Bill That Gives Border Agents Unrestricted Access to All Federal Borderlands

    James King Congressman Ben Quayle​Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle introduced a bill this morning that would give U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents unrestricted access to federal lands in the southwestern borderlands region.The bill has been co-sponsored by Congressman Peter King, cha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Kosher Food: It's Not Just for Jews Anymore

    amazon.com Not a pious Jew? You still might be interested in learning more about kosher food, and on Sunday the author of a new book on the topic will be in town to discuss it. According to the National Association of Specialty Food Trade (NASFT), sales over the last decade of koshe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 4, 2010

    In the Same Boat

    Phoenix crowns nationwide series champeen

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2010

    History's Mystery

    Ancient southwestern people come to life

  • News

    July 1, 2010

    Peanut Butter Miracles: In Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti, Dr. Patricia Wolff Has Made Ending Child Malnutrition Her Life's Work

    Ancient southwestern people come to life

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    Kimber Lanning Says She'd 'Bet Her Life' on Central Corridor Booming

    ​It's finals week at Arizona State University, which means The State Press, the school's student newspaper, is printing articles that appear to be term papers. Like, for example, this monster 1,800-word profile of Stinkweeds Records owner, former Modified owner and all-around Phoenix indie booster ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's 2009 Calendar Missing Info on His Girlfriend's Connection to Phoenix Mega-Developer

    ​ A version of Mayor Phil Gordon's 2009 calendar released this week to New Times is missing some bits of inflammatory information that were present last year.When city officials provided some of the same public records last year, the calendar revealed that on at least two occasions, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2010

    Jazzle Dazzle

    Catch some smooth sounds in a beautiful setting

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2009

    Charles Goyette

    Catch some smooth sounds in a beautiful setting

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Today is World Toilet Day; Group Asks Phoenicians, "Are You Squatting?"

    www.betterlifestylesinc.com​There seems to be a day designated for just about everything, and toilets are no exception.Today, November 19, is "World Toilet Day" and a group called "The World Toilet Organization" is encouraging Phoenicians to participate in a global event called "The Big Squa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    College Times Wades In To "Ovah" Controversy

    ​Last week's issue of College Times features an interview with Kimber Lanning where the Modified Arts owner talks a bit about her plans for the future and a little about the controversy surrounding my "Downtown is Ovah" column (and my followups) on the subject: College Times: Martin Cizmar from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2009

    Joe Arpaio on Glenn Beck Re: Mexican Migrants, "They Like to Fight Each Other"; and Al Sharpton Returns the Day of the Sweep

    Glenn Beck has some fun at Arpaio's expense on Beck's Fox TV show I normally loathe Glenn Beck and his smarmy posturings, but I may have to reconsider that attitude after watching Beck mercilessly mess with our geriatric top gendarme on his Friday show. At points, Beck openly makes fun of Arpaio, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2009

    Dine4AZ Campaign Starts Today

    Regular readers of Chow Bella already know we're big on putting your money where your mouth is. Now Governor Jan Brewer is helping to push the same message as part of a statewide campaign to "kick-start the economy" through dining out at local restaurants.   Dine4AZ, launched today by Shamrock ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Obama's Economic Policies Moving Country in "Dangerous" Direction, Says ASU Business School

     A national health-care system won't work and will break the country's bank. The government is whittling away at free-market economics and over-regulating industries. Bailouts and stimulus packages will only prolong Americans' pain. Overspending must stop. Obama is taking us down the wrong ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2009

    Third World Order

    Doc excoriates Egypt’s torture of LGBTs

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    Arizona to Receive $23 Million From Feds to Help Poor People Avoid Wasting Energy

    When it comes to wasting energy, folks living below the poverty line might not care so much about being green as saving green -- as in money. By helping people fix inefficiencies in their homes, both a personal and community need is met. That's the idea behind a state program getting $23 millio ... More >>

  • News

    May 21, 2009

    Don’t Even Think About Fighting Phoenix City Hall Unless You’re a Good Old Boy

    When it comes to wasting energy, folks living below the poverty line might not care so much about being green as saving green -- as in money. By helping people fix inefficiencies in their homes, both a personal and community need is met. That's the idea behind a state program getting $23 millio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    Obama Scholarship Program at ASU Really a Financial Aid Program; Draws From Federal Grants and Scholarship Programs

      The "scholarship program" at Arizona State University to be named after President Barack Obama really isn't a "scholarship" at all. The nod to criticism of the school's denial of an honorary degree for Obama turns out to be a financial aid program called "ASU Advantage" that pools&n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    Earth Hour: City of Phoenix to Save Money by Opting Out of Event in 2009

      Last year, when the city of Phoenix still had money, Earth Hour was all fun and games. Then came the recession, which forced the city to start making nine-digit budget cuts and laying off hundreds of people. New Times has confirmed that, this year, Phoenix won't be sp ... More >>

  • Music

    February 12, 2009

    Young Jeezy

      Last year, when the city of Phoenix still had money, Earth Hour was all fun and games. Then came the recession, which forced the city to start making nine-digit budget cuts and laying off hundreds of people. New Times has confirmed that, this year, Phoenix won't be sp ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 29, 2009

    Mill Ave. Inc.

      Last year, when the city of Phoenix still had money, Earth Hour was all fun and games. Then came the recession, which forced the city to start making nine-digit budget cuts and laying off hundreds of people. New Times has confirmed that, this year, Phoenix won't be sp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2008

    Malee's Closes at Desert Ridge

      Last year, when the city of Phoenix still had money, Earth Hour was all fun and games. Then came the recession, which forced the city to start making nine-digit budget cuts and laying off hundreds of people. New Times has confirmed that, this year, Phoenix won't be sp ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 16, 2008

    Bank Shot

    Sunnies look to pillage financially troubled ’Cats

  • Music

    September 25, 2008

    Young Jeezy

    The Recession
    (Def Jam)

  • News

    November 30, 2006

    Matt's Big Hassle

    Three years ago, Mayor-elect Phil Gordon promised to make it easier for small businesses to renovate old buildings. But the problems faced by one indie restaurateur show that, if anything, it's harder than ever

  • News

    November 23, 2006

    The Devil Went Down to Phoenix

    . . . will it be any better than downtown Tempe?

  • News

    April 8, 2004

    Death of Cool

    As Phoenix considers how to revitalize its downtown, leaders should note how Tempe murdered Mill Avenue's soul

  • News

    February 19, 2004

    Give the Godfather the Boot

    A throng of people turned out to learn about Jerry Colangelo's secret plan for downtown. They learned nada. It's high time for Mayor Phil Gordon to end this charade.

  • News

    January 8, 2004

    Tough Row To Ho

    Can the city's seediest street ever be cleaned up, much less gentrified?

  • News

    December 18, 2003

    Abstract Art Cuts

    Gilbert zeroes out public art commies

  • News

    June 6, 2002

    Romancing the Genome

    The love story that may spark Arizona's New Economy.

  • News

    November 29, 2001

    Fiscal Fissure

    Deep cuts proposed to state budget set up bleak future for Arizonans

  • News

    April 13, 2000

    Flashes 04-13-2000

    Deep cuts proposed to state budget set up bleak future for Arizonans

  • News

    June 17, 1999

    Whither Warehouse?

    The county's new downtown jail would destroy valuable pieces of Phoenix's past

  • News

    May 21, 1998

    Slummin' in Scottsdale

    With his new residence built atop his antique shop, John Mollard thought he was set for life. He couldn't have imagined that the same city that encouraged him to build his home was laying plans to declare his neighborhood a blight, seize his property and

  • News

    December 26, 1996

    The Price of Welfare Reform

    With his new residence built atop his antique shop, John Mollard thought he was set for life. He couldn't have imagined that the same city that encouraged him to build his home was laying plans to declare his neighborhood a blight, seize his property and

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    Babbitt's Interior

    As the White House flips and flops, Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt takes his environmental losses and victories in stride. Is his stoicism a necessary virtue or a political vice?

  • News

    December 28, 1995

    The Health-Care Mirage

    GOP boosters say Arizona's medical system for the poor should be a model for national health-care reform. But three federal investigations question whether Arizona's system is any less expensive than traditional Medicaid plans.

  • News

    September 29, 1994

    MANUFACTURING GOOD WILL

    PHOENIX'S MAYOR DEDICATES FACTORY SHE'S BEDEVILED FOR SIX MONTHS

  • News

    May 27, 1992

    A HOUSE, BUT NOT A HOME

    ONE FAMILY'S DREAM OF BETTER LIVING THROUGH A CITY REHAB PROGRAM TURNS BITTER

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