Archive for October, 2011

Cochise County residents across the political spectrum complained about having their representation divided in the newest redistricting maps.
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Gallup reports that, "A record-high 50% of Americans now say the use of marijuana should be made legal, up from 46% last year. Forty-six percent say marijuana use should remain illegal." Obama's job approval has 53% disapproval, versus 43% who approve. October, 2011 was the month that marijuana became more popular than the job approval of...
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The Federal Communications Commission has announced the Connect America Fund for rural Internet broadband from the use of a fee formerly used to fund telephone services for rural communities.
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Bisbee residents are invited to join the City of Bisbee and the Arizona Department of Transportation at an October 27th public meeting to learn more about the on-going study to develop a Comprehensive Transportation Plan for the community.
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Besides the Bush era 'gun walking' operation known as 'Wide Receiver', emails that detail a second Bush era program of watching guns flood Mexico have been released.
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Grenade parts monitored by ATF agents and allowed to 'walk' by their superiors.
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Under the Obama Administration at least a half dozen federal agencies are being deployed to harass patients, hamper dispensaries, prevent research and in general cripple medical marijuana in this country.
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U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords continues to improve and inspire as these latest photos from her husband Mark Kelly's retirement ceremony show.
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Former U.S. Attorney Paul Charlton represents the family of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, slain last year in a firefight near Arivaca. He is preparing legal action concerning the incident. Tim Stellar, of the Arizona Daily Star, interviewed Mr. Charlton concerning the discovery of a Bush era 'gunwalking' operation that allowed hundreds of firearms...
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The BioteQ plant in Bisbee, Arizona returned to full production in July and produced 120,000 pounds of copper to the end of September. From July to December, the plant is expected to recover 325,000 pounds of copper for the year, at an estimated cost of $2.75 per pound...
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