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    June 10, 2011

    Phoenix Mayoral Candidates Toss Political Barbs During Downtown Phoenix Forum

    centralphoenixinn.comPhoenix mayoral candiates met at the Lexington Hotel for a lively exchange​Quite a lively exchange at the Downtown Voices Coalition's mayoral forum at the Lexington Hotel. At most forums, candidates cleave to the their talking points and engage in political niceties, but resid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Governor Jan Brewer Vetoes Measure Requiring Cities to Open City Services to Competative Bids

    Phoenix workers protest of SB1322​Governor Jan Brewer vetoed a Senate Bill 1322, a measure that would have required large cities, namely Phoenix and Tucson, to open up certain city services to competitive bids from private companies. Brewer said it was "riddled with shortcomings""It's a good victo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio: Persecuted For His Political Beliefs?

    Councilman Sal DiCiccio​Is Councilman Sal DiCiccio playing the victim card?The councilman claims he has been the target of attacks over his political beliefs that city services should be privatized and city employees are overcompensated.DiCiccio was in a city meeting and unavailable for comment. I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    County Agrees to Delay Raiding $24 Million in Special Funds Until Courts Give Green Light

    The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors agreed today to delay the taking of more than $24 million from special funds to help balance the county's budget until a judge decides if the transfer is legal. The action was the first in a new lawsuit brought against the county by County Attorney ... More >>

  • News

    May 20, 1999

    A Fortune Runs Through It

    Tempe has long given the impression its Rio Salado project costs $45 million. The actual taxpayer tab could surpass $200 million.

  • News

    June 22, 1994

    MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

    AS MARICOPA COUNTY'S FINANCES DETERIORATED, COUNTY SUPERVISORS USED THE HEALTH CARE AGENCY AS A FINANCIAL DUMPING GROUND. THEY LOADED THE AGENCY WITH DEBTS. THEY BLAMED THE COUNTY'S FISCAL MESS ON THE COUNTY HOSPITAL. AND THEN THE SUPERVISORS GOT TO DO WH

  • News

    April 27, 1994

    DANGEROUS GAMES, YOUR MONEYA NEW TIMES INVESTIGATION

    AS MARICOPA COUNTY'S FINANCES DETERIORATED, COUNTY SUPERVISORS USED THE HEALTH CARE AGENCY AS A FINANCIAL DUMPING GROUND. THEY LOADED THE AGENCY WITH DEBTS. THEY BLAMED THE COUNTY'S FISCAL MESS ON THE COUNTY HOSPITAL. AND THEN THE SUPERVISORS GOT TO DO WH

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