Higley Unified School District has hired a new finance director after months of not having anyone in the position.

The student from Bangkok, Thailand, was eager for classes to end on Friday so he could go to Las Vegas for the first time. Natdanai Charusilawong, 16, has been in the United States for only a few weeks.

The student from Bangkok, Thailand, was eager for classes to end on Friday so he could go to Las Vegas for the first time. Natdanai Charusilawong, 16, has been in the United States for only a few weeks.

WASHINGTON - A Texas grand jury on Wednesday charged Rep. Tom DeLay and two political associates with conspiracy in a campaign finance scheme, an indictment that could force him to step down as House majority leader.

A bid by Attorney General Tom Horne to escape campaign finance charges could upend all state laws limiting how much candidates can take.

Some people never dream they’ll be at a job for long. Julie Ghetti, who Wednesday was named finance director for Fountain Hills, isn’t in that category.

The Higley Unified School District is spending $48,000 for a consultant to find ways the district can save money, analyze financial practices and prepare for impending state budget cuts.

Citing budget concerns due in part to what City Manager Kevin Evans called a “top-heavy administration,” the city is preparing to release two top level directors by Friday, Feb. 29.

Kent Johnson, formerly of the Orange County Register and Arizona Republic, has joined the East Valley Tribune as ad director.

George Barnes was more than ready to leave the snow behind.

Gilbert’s Town Council will review preliminary plans Tuesday for a “town transformation” that is anticipated to make the wheels of Town Hall run smoother and save taxpayers money.

Gilbert’s Town Council will review preliminary plans Tuesday for a “town transformation” that is anticipated to make the wheels of Town Hall run smoother and save taxpayers money.

Last week, the Arizona Department of Insurance held public meetings on its proposed health insurance rate review rulemaking in Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff. Public health and consumer groups testified to the need for increased transparency and consumer involvement in the rate review process.

John Krogstad moved from Los Angeles to Mesa in late June and is now in the early stages of searching for an administrative professional job.

PHOENIX - Embarrassed officials at the agency that oversees the state's public campaign financing system and monitors candidates' spending acknowledge that they underreported their own annual spending by $2 million.

More than 300 Arizona youngsters using public dollars to attend private schools will be able to stay there - at least for the time being.

The leaders of Scottsdale’s Boys and Girls Clubs say they need more space, and are requesting the city’s permission to build a two-story administrative hub adjacent to one of their youth activity centers.

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission has agreed to reduce a fine for Republican Matt Salmon to $3,472 from $10,000 for failing to report some campaign expenses on time.

May 8, 2005

Customer service in the Scottsdale Unified School District will improve because of the addition of two positions, said Superintendent John Baracy.

The Gilbert Town Council on Tuesday is expected to approve as much as $176,000 for national searches for seven key positions. The positions are part of a reorganization Town Manager George Pettit has been planning for more than a year.

Gilbert Town Manager George Pettit aims to reorganize the town’s top administration next year in an effort to save money by avoiding new hires and make planning the town’s future more efficient.

Gilbert Town Manager George Pettit aims to reorganize the town’s top administration next year in an effort to save money by avoiding new hires and make planning the town’s future more efficient.

The Chandler Unified School District’s James T. Perry Administration Building is about to undergo a $3.3 million renovation.