With attention turning toward the 2014 gubernatorial race, much of the discussion revolves around Gov. Jan Brewer’s intentions – and whether she’s even eligible to run.... Read more»
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With the U.S. Supreme Court set to review a law that requires federal approval of any changes to Arizona’s election laws and procedures, Attorney General Tom Horne said Tuesday the measure has outlived its usefulness.... Read more»4
For all the political rhetoric and chest pounding about border security in recent years, the United States has done very little, and politicians have said almost nothing about cutting off massive amounts of funds flowing illegally across the Southwest border and feeding the drug cartels.... Read more»
The challenge is by no means simple and the solution will take far more determination than has been applied so far. What will definitely not work are the simplistic one-dimensional answers that sound good on the evening news, but do little or nothing to stop the threat.... Read more»1
The U.S. Supreme Court begins its 2012 term Monday right where it left off last term – hearing a case from Arizona. After hearing Arizona’s immigration law as one of its last acts in the 2011 term, the court has scheduled one case from the state and has at least two more possible.... Read more»
Terry Goddard, former Attorney General, on his prescription for securing the border, plus Fred Taylor of the Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation, and GOP congressional candidate Martha McSally.... Read more»
Much of the “secure the border” debate is nonsense. If the United States wants effective border security and not just a political punching bag where symbolism trumps common sense, then more effective law‐enforcement measures must be taken.... Read more»3
Many states feud with the federal government. But Arizona has become something of a poster child of late.... Read more»
Tucson-area law enforcement officials added to the pile of briefs filed with the Supreme Court this week opposing Arizona’s SB 1070. Villaseñor and Dupnik joined ex-state Attorneys General Woods and Goddard, along with Grijalva and dozens of others in asking the court to strike down the law.... Read more»1
Arizona, like most states, tends to initiate reforms after scandals. The state may need more good government laws: Arizona landed 27th with a grade of D+ and a numerical score of 68 in rankings by the State Integrity Investigation.... Read more»1
When Gov. Jan Brewer asked private donors last year to help pay legal fees to defend the state and its controversial SB 1070 immigration law against lawsuits, thousands of Arizonans responded. And so did thousands of people from other states. And other territories and other countries.... Read more»2
Victoria Maizes of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine stopped by to break down the benefits of organic foods. Plus, mine shafts, Bruce Dusenberry and Terry Goddard.... Read more»
Arizona Democrats favor U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as their nominee to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Jon Kyl. For Republicans, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is their top choice as a Senate candidate.... Read more»1
A state senator wants stiffer penalties for owners or renters of properties that are used for drop houses, saying it would make them more likely to turn against leaders of smuggling rings.... Read more»
It’s mostly illegal to import foreign-made assault weapons, but Century Arms has found a way to legally market these guns in the U.S. Many make their way south, to be used by Mexican drug cartels.... Read more»1
In CD 7, Rep. Raul Grijalva has widened his lead over Republican challenger Ruth McClung, and is now leading by 6,000 votes, virtually guaranteeing a victory. Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords now holds a 3,000 vote lead over GOP challenger Jesse Kelly in a tight CD 8 race.... Read more»
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