Maricopa County attorney wants clarity if opioid settlement funds are subject to spending cap
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is seeking a legal opinion to argue whether the county is subject to spending limits on the opioid settlement funds it currently receives. Mitchell asked for an official statement on the matter. On July 8, Democratic Attorney General Chris Mays issued a statement. Maricopa County filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical […]
‘Star Wars’ Actor Ian McDiarmid Weighs In On The Subject Of Palpatine’s Sex Life
In an exclusive interview with Empire, Ian McDiarmid spoke about the skepticism surrounding his character's unexpected return and the complexities of Palpatine's family tree, including the reveal of Rey's ancestry. The actor's return as Emperor Palpatine in The Rise of Skywalker reportedly caused surprise and controversy among Star Wars fans.conversation with empire It also delved […]
API’s poll on gambling offers a skewed view on a complex subject
A cursory glance at a recent poll released by the Alabama Policy Institute might lead some to conclude that Republican voters are adamantly opposed to any gambling legislation. But this surface-level interpretation misses the nuances of Alabama voters' sentiments, especially when the topic is as multifaceted as gambling. Over the past decade, statewide surveys have […]
Hiltzik: Science isn’t a cabaret act or subject to ‘debate’
Given that we live in a world where almost everything, including the politics of the president, has fallen into the trap of cheap entertainment, anti-vaccine and anti-science claptrap purveyors are becoming legitimate experts. No wonder they are demanding that they justify their position through the spectacle. A public forum. Of course the experts say no. […]
Arizona would be subject to new elections when voters say they were disenfranchised
Howard FisherCapitol Media Services PHOENIX — Arizona senators voted Tuesday calling for new elections whenever a certain number of voters claimed they were “disenfranchised.” SB 1695 defines the inclusion of time to sign an affidavit that must wait no less than 90 minutes outside the polling place to obtain provisional approval for voice voting. However, […]
