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Senate now plans to move quickly on tax repeal
Brewer's call for tax increase prompted Senate GOP to forge ahead
AZ cities, tribal governments to receive $150 million for public housing
City governments and tribal communities across the state are gearing for numerous public-housing projects made possible by more than $150 million from the federal stimulus that began flowing into Arizona's […]
UofA researches identify genetic cause for different skin, hair and eye color
Researchers at the University of Arizona's Steele Children's Research Center have developed a genetic model identifying gene sequences that account for variations in hair, skin and eye color amongst humans, […]
Governor to spearhead mental health investigations
Gov. Jan Brewer has indicated to at least two Republican lawmakers that she intends to spearhead all efforts to reform state-run mental health services in Arizona. Reform efforts are expected to focus […]
Arizonans are a step closer to officially being residents of "Grand Canyon State"
The House Government Committee has unanimously endorsed a bill that would grant the status of official nickname to a phrase that already graces most license plates and the Arizona Office […]
Educators protest cuts at Capitol
Fifth-grade teachers Jennifer E. Miller (left) and Jennifer L. Miller show a sign that reflects their concern about possibly facing class sizes of up to 40 students next year. More […]
Democrats call for special session to restore child care funding
Largely shut-out of the budget process, Democrats have chosen to push their agenda through press conferences, news releases and floor speeches. Media briefings that highlight the impacts of the budget […]
House committee bars reporters from posted meeting and tour of fuel facility
The head of a House committee denied reporters access March 3 to a posted meeting and tour of a fuel terminal that included briefings by the state Department of Homeland Security and […]
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hearing scheduled in Tucson
The University of Arizona will host a special hearing of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit March 6 to hear appeals on six cases decided by lower […]
Brewer's 5-point plan includes $1 billion in new taxes
Gov. Jan Brewer tells a joint session of the Legislature that a tax increase should be part of the mix in solving the state’s budget woes. Forty-two days after taking […]
Transportation Board approves stimulus projects, but final list needs tweaking
The Arizona Transportation Board approved a list of projects to be funded with money from the federal stimulus package, but changes are expected after the state's 13 rural counties have […]
Bill would allow school districts to sell ad space on Web sites
Facing cuts in state funding, the Fountain Hills Unified School District is hoping its Web site can make up some of that money. Tim Leedy, assistant superintendent of business and […]
