Organizers in Phoenix and Tucson Plan Events in Solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington
Phoenix and Tucson will hold “Women’s March on Washington” solidarity marches on January 21, Donald Trump’s first day in office as U.S. President.
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Showing 5567 - 5588 of 32539Barring a Donald Trump Doomsday, 2016 Wasn’t As Bad As You Thought For Arizona Politics
Despite the looming shadow of incoming president Donald Trump, 2016 had some bright spots for Arizona, politically speaking.
Scottsdale Wife of British Illegal Immigrant Decries Pending Deportation of Husband
A Scottsdale restaurant owner wants immigration authorities to reconsider their decision to deport her husband, a British illegal immigrant who’s lived in the country for 30 years. Stuart Bailey, 53, was arrested at his home on December 7 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and currently waits in a…
Handing Out Food Probably Isn’t the Best Way to Help the Homeless in Phoenix
During the holiday season, hundreds of people go to the Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix to pass out food to the homeless. Turns out, this doesn’t necessarily help them.
Kamala Harris Doubles Down on Pimping Charges Against the Backpage Three Despite Judge’s Dismissal
California AG Kamala Harris is at it again, filing pimping and money laundering charges against the current and former owners of Backpage, despite a judge’s dismissal of similar charges just two weeks ago.
Arizona Says Most DES Firings Were Handled Properly — But 40 People Will Get Their Jobs Back
A program that allowed fired Arizona Department of Economic Security employees to appeal to get their jobs back has ended, with officials deciding that DES handled most of the terminations correctly. Last month, Governor Doug Ducey fired the businessman he appointed nearly two years ago to lead DES, Tim Jeffries,…
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UPDATE: Maricopa County Declares No-Burn Day for New Year’s Eve and Day
Restrictions on wood-burning fireplaces in Maricopa County have snuffed out yule logs each Christmas for most of this decade. Will this year be any different? Lucette Ramirez says people at the county’s Air Quality Division are on “pins and needles” waiting to find out, but no decisions have been made…
Seasonal Warfare: Democrats Prefer ‘Happy Holidays’ but Republicans Insist on ‘Merry Christmas’
A new survey says that Democrats overwhelmingly prefer “Happy Holidays” for their Yuletide greeting, while Republicans overwhelmingly insist on “Merry Christmas.” Also, Ds are more likely to block someone on social media because of political differences.
County Attorney Bill Montgomery Continues His Failing Crusade Against Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Law
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery vowed this week to continue trying to derail medical marijuana in Arizona in spite of another significant and expensive loss in court. On Wednesday, the same day the Arizona Court of Appeals released its ruling against Montgomery, the county, and the state of Arizona, Montgomery…
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Maricopa County Sheriff-Elect Penzone Brings in New Leaders for Ethics-Challenged Agency
Paul Penzone, sheriff-elect of Maricopa County, revealed plans on December 20 for replacing the top leadership of the sheriff’s office with his own team.
7 Ways Trump’s Administration Could Destroy Social Welfare in Arizona
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies and nominees for government posts means that here in Arizona, there is a real danger to the social-programs that protect and sustain some of our state’s most vulnerable residents.
Jeff Flake and Dianne Feinstein Introduce Legislation Inspired by Trial of Chris Simcox
U.S. Senator Jeff Flake and Dianne Feinstein are co-sponsoring legislation that would prevent child molesters from cross-examining their child victims; it’s inspired by the events of the trial of Chris Simcox.
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Pinal County Mulls Tax to Fund $35 Million Land Deal for Electric-Car Plant
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting next month to consider raising taxes to fund a multimillion-dollar purchase of land for would-be electric-car maker Lucid Motors. The estimated financing cost for the land is $73.4 million: $31.8 million in principal, plus $41.6 million in interest. But Pinal…
Unpresidented! Arizona’s Trump Electors Are Under Pressure to Switch Sides
Imagine for a moment if, instead of a certain billionaire we all know, Hillary Clinton had 306 Electoral College votes pledged to her nationwide, and, locally, 11 Democratic electors were set to meet at the Arizona Capitol on Monday, December 19, to cast their votes, just as electors in all other…
Major Outdoor Companies Ask President Obama to Designate Grand Canyon Monument
A coalition of more than 30 major outdoor companies are asking President Barack Obama to designate the Grand Canyon National Heritage Monument before he leaves office.
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A Fitting Finish to Paul Babeu’s No Good, Very Bad Year
Coming off a big loss in Arizona’s First Congressional District, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu will soon lose the right to wear that spiffy uniform he dons for Fox News, and it looks like Team Trump ain’t callin’. No wonder he just sold his house in Casa Grande.
Ducey’s Faith Office Assails ‘Start by Believing’ Advocacy Program for Rape Victims
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family is admonishing police and prosecutors around the state to rethink their support of Start by Believing, a nonprofit initiative aimed at removing obstacles to the reporting of sexual violence.
Only a Small Fraction of Arizona Children from Low-Income Families Are Enrolled in Head Start Program
The vast majority of Arizona’s eligible children are not enrolled in the federally funded Head Start program that offers early education primarily to children from low-income families.
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Advocates Worry Children’s Healthcare Coverage Is At Risk Under Trump
Child advocates worry that the progress Arizona has made to provide health insurance to children from low-income families could be undone when President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Lack of Video of Knife-Wielding Hostage Taker Exposes ASU’s Security-Camera Shortage
More than two years after Arizona State University’s former police chief took the helm of a new program that promised to increase the use of video cameras on campus, it’s unclear how much expansion has occurred — if any. The lack of video security around ASU’s Tempe campus was exposed…
Ask a Stoner: Are There Strains That Will Help With Arousal?
If you think there’s a certain strain that helps you keep it up or keep it going, then buy up as much as you can.
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Does Downtown Phoenix Need Another Homeless Shelter?
Nearly two years after Phoenix shut down two temporary facilities, the debate about whether the city needs a permanent low-demand homeless shelter remains unresolved.