Unclear outlook for Cochise County jail
Tucson, Ariz. Voters in Kochise County approved a half-cent sales tax for a new prison back in 2023, but, as it stands, the facility hasn’t been constructed yet. County Sheriff Mark Dunnell shared a letter indicating some recent actions from two newly elected county supervisors related to the prison project. However, one supervisor argued that […]
Who is Maricopa County recorder right now? Phrasing in the Arizona Constitution makes it unclear
Do you know who the current Maricopa County Recorder is? You may be wrong. It’s all because of the language of the Arizona Constitution. Republican Justin Heap defeated Democrat Tim Stringham in the November election. And under normal circumstances, county elected officials are sworn in on the first Monday of the new year. In fact, […]
Heap’s former role with county attorney unclear
State Rep. Justin Heap, the Republican candidate for Maricopa County Recorder, once worked for disbarred former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas. According to an oath of office obtained from the Maricopa County Recorder's Office, Heap was sworn in as special deputy county attorney by Thomas in July 2009. Just months later, Thomas filed unfounded accusations […]
Dramatic Hearing On Fani Willis Corruption Allegations Comes To A Close With Outcome Still Unclear
A dramatic two-day hearing on a motion to disbar Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis ended inconclusive Friday. The defense sought proof of allegations contained in a Jan. 8 complaint by Mr. Trump's co-defendant, Michael Roman, that Mr. Willis took his girlfriend, Nathan Wade, with him. , which claimed she was unfairly enriched by awarding […]
Bill keeps home addresses secret, impact unclear
Congress passed a bill this week aimed at not disclosing home addresses if judges agree, but it’s unclear how such a law would work in practice.(Photo by Pexels) ) Citing death threats, lawmakers on May 3 passed a bill intended to keep home addresses from being made public if a judge consents, but how the […]
After 5 Years And $34B In Investments, It’s Still Unclear If OZ Program Is Living Up To Its Promises
In the five years since the Opportunity Zones program was launched, thousands of investors have poured $34 billion into projects in zones across the country, proving the program’s appeal as an investment vehicle. However, the program was set up in 2017 because there is little data on how exactly the funds are spent and whether […]
Gunman’s motive in Lunar New Year massacre still unclear
A police officer stands outside a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park, Calif., on Sunday. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — In a search for the motive behind the shooting that killed 11 people at a dance hall in the Los Angeles area, police turned a 72-year-old suspect and his suspect’s past into […]
