Arizona Democrats Go To Court To Gain Top Listing On Ballots

by on December 13, 2019 0

Democrats have alleged that the design of Arizona ballots puts their candidates at an unconstitutional disadvantage, according to a lawsuit filed last month against Arizona’s Secretary of State. The suit takes issue with ballots in partisan races that routinely list Republican candidates before Democrats, and it recommends rotating ballot order to ensure no candidate...

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Papago Plaza Breaks Ground On Redevelopment

by on December 9, 2019 0

Sigma Contracting, Inc. today broke ground at iconic Papago Plaza in Scottsdale for up to 88,000 square feet in new retail and office buildings and a 120,000-square-foot parking garage. Sigma’s portion of the project is valued at $11 million to $16 million and will consist of the complete demolition of the original Papago Plaza, 1408 N. Scottsdale...

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Betsy DeVos Pushes $5 Billion Plan To Fund Tuition For Private School Students

by on December 9, 2019 0

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday touted her $5 billion plan to fund tuition for private school students, telling a room of supportive parents and lobbyists that it would improve the quality of education. DeVos praised Arizona’s devotion to school choice programs that provide public funding for private and charter schools. “Arizona is...

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Department Of Homeland Security May Require US Citizens Be Photographed At Airports

by on December 6, 2019 0

Federal officials are considering requiring that all travelers — including American citizens — be photographed as they enter or leave the country as part of an identification system using facial-recognition technology. The Department of Homeland Security says it expects to publish a proposed rule next July. Critics are already raising objections. Sen. Edward Markey,...

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