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Bipartisanship on health care not very likely
The health care issue seems to be stirring once again in Washington with a call by President Barack Obama for a live televised meeting between Republicans and Democrats to attempt to reach a compromise.The president said he wants Republican... Full story
State oficials should provide pay example
One Arizona lawmaker has made a proposal that may not make some of his fellow lawmakers very happy. Sen. Ken Cheuvront, D-Phoenix, introduced legislation recently that would automatically cut the pay of legislators by the same amount as the pay of... Full story
Uncertainty needs to end on campaign funding
A recent ruling by a panel of judges from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is unfair to candidates planning to run in this year's fall elections in Arizona because it continues uncertainty about the validity of provisions of the so-called clean... Full story
Undoing past wrongs proves difficult
Long-time Yumans know that a wall that lies across Palo Verde Street in east Yuma has long been a hot button issue, especially for residents of that street and the surrounding neighborhood. The Yuma City Council had a reminder of that this week... Full story
Heart milestone big achievement for YRMC, Yuma
When Yuma Regional Medical Center's heart surgery program started five years ago, some wondered if Yuma was really ready for such a big step forward since this kind of surgery is usually limited to larger cities.Some also wondered if local residents... Full story
"Don't ask, don't tell" doomed to fail
The U.S. military is about to launch a year-long study that could impact it in ways that have not been seen since the military was desegregated some six decades ago. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Tuesday that the long-standing policy of... Full story
Let sparklers burn brightly for Arizonans
Will this be the  year of the sparkler?A state lawmaker is hoping it will, but then he thought last year was going to be, too.State Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, has reintroduced legislation in this legislative session to make display-type... Full story
Community can rescue Yuma's historic prison
The fate of the Yuma Territorial Prison now rests with the community. The Arizona State Parks Board announced recently it would be closing 13 state parks due to a lack of money, including the territorial prison park here. The state plans to shut... Full story
Proposed law would protect church rights
A decision to keep a church from locating in downtown Yuma could end up having a statewide impact if a proposal in the Arizona Legislature eventually becomes law. The legislation drafted by a Chandler lawmaker would prohibit cities from using... Full story
Court's ruling clarifies tax incentives
The Arizona Supreme Court has given some welcome clarity to rules for a popular government practice of giving tax subsidies to private businesses to encourage development. The state's highest court ruled Monday that that there has to be a direct -... Full story
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