Arizona political scandals back in focus with investigations

Recent probes hurt state's image, stir public distrust.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2012/05/19/20120519arizona-political-scandals.html

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 00:19:29 -0700

Arizona elections chief seeks proof of Obama's citizenship

(Reuters) - Arizona's secretary of state said Friday he had asked officials in Hawaii to verify that Barack Obama was born in their state in order for the president's name to appear on the November ballot in Arizona. Ken Bennett, who is Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign co-chairman in Arizona, said he made the request on behalf of a constituent. Earlier this year, hardline ...
http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-elections-chief-seeks-proof-obamas-citizenship-004619483.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 17:46:19 -0700

Arizona towns at risk as wildfires hit U.S. Southwest

PHOENIX (Reuters) - An Arizona wildfire threatened two more towns on Friday, with high winds on the way, even as firefighters made progress against the largest of a string of blazes spreading across the U.S. Southwest. More than 1,000 firefighters in Arizona and Colorado were battling five major blazes that have consumed more than 55 square miles (142 square km) of ponderosa forest, brush and ...
http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-towns-risk-wildfires-hit-u-southwest-010503304.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 18:05:03 -0700

Arizona Secretary of State Bennett seeks verification of Obama's citizenship

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett has asked government officials in Hawaii to verify that Barack Obama was born in the island state for the president's name to appear on the Nov. 6 ballot.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2012/05/18/20120518arizona-secretary-of-state-obama-citizenship.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 00:04:16 -0700

Arizona ranks 8th nationally in surplus military goods

Arizona police agencies rank eighth nationwide in the value of surplus goods requisitioned from the military, according to data provided by the Defense Logistics Agency.
http://www.azcentral.com/community/pinal/articles/2012/05/19/20120519arizona-surplus-military-goods.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 23:58:09 -0700

‘Birther’ controversy: Arizona election official says it’s ‘possible’ Obama might not make ballot

Arizona’s top election official said in a radio interview Thursday that it’s “possible” President Obama may not make the state’s November ballot due to unanswered questions about his birth certificate. Read full article >>
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/arizona-secretary-of-state-its-possible-obama-might-not-make-the-ballot/2012/05/18/gIQAZWbjYU_blog.html?wprss=rss_homepage

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:00 -0700

Arizona Secretary of State Wants to See Obama's Birth Certificate

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett wants you to know that he is not a birther, but he says he wants proof of Barack Obama’s citizenship before putting his name on the Arizona ballot. In a radio interview today, Bennett said he is just doing...
http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-secretary-state-wants-see-obamas-birth-certificate-195231726--abc-news-politics.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 12:52:31 -0700

Arizona eyes new role on health insurance reviews

Arizona is one of more than two dozen states challenging the federal health care overhaul, but Republican Gov. Jan Brewer's administration is moving to implement part of the contested law by reviewing health insurance rates to see if they should be labeled unjustifiably high.
http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-eyes-role-health-insurance-reviews-152117840--finance.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 08:21:17 -0700

Arizona jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent

Arizona's unemployment rate is down slightly due to growth in professional and business services and a drop in people looking for work.
http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-jobless-rate-drops-8-2-percent-141929510--finance.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 07:19:29 -0700

Arizona's Top 10 high school boys track and field athletes - 2012

This may have been the best year ever for track and field in the state with eight records going down. Time to take a look at the top 10 boys athletes this season.
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/articles/2012/05/19/20120519arizona-high-school-boys-track-top-10-athletes-2012.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 13:34:27 -0700