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Bill to ban involvement with WCI gets hearing today
The House Environment Committee will hear a proposal today forbidding Arizona to participate in a regional program aimed at reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by businesses. The proposal, […]
Marchers protest illegal immigration policies
A few thousand people marched Feb. 28 in downtown Phoenix to protest Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's illegal-immigration policies. Authorities say the ”March to Stop the Hate'' was peaceful with […]
Photo enforcement tops this week's focus in House
Photo enforcement will be in the spotlight this week, as a House panel will consider major modifications to the program that is nabbing speeders on highways across the state. The […]
Senate GOP unveils economic recovery plan of its own
President Obama is not the only elected official who sees an opportunity to push a sweeping economic agenda as the country faces economic hardship. Senate Republicans unveiled their version of […]
Governor's Office mum on rumors of tax increase
Gov. Jan Brewer plans to address a joint session of the Legislature to lay out her vision for Arizona's economic future – one that is rumored to leave the door […]
Senate committees to examine stimulus this week
Lawmakers will try to sift through the maze that is the federal economic recovery package in hearings this week, with Senate committees dissecting individual components of the stimulus plan and […]
Animal advocates urge lawmakers to pass three bills
Allowing county animal control officers more flexibility to investigate kennels would help combat hoarding and so-called "puppy mills" that house many more dogs than their licenses allow, a state lawmaker […]
State park closures will turn away visitors and their money
The Civil War has been cancelled, due to lack of funding. The most historic mansion in Jerome can no longer defer its deferred maintenance. It closed to visitors Feb. 27. […]
Front page story speaks volumes
Your story about the unemployed father speaks to me. My roommate lost her job at Arizona State University six months ago. I relied on her income to supplement my disability […]
Brewer to provide vision, set 'ground rules' during joint session
Gov. Jan Brewer has asked legislative leaders to call a joint session of the Legislature at 4 p.m. March 4 to give her a chance to announce her vision and […]
Arizonans hold "Taxpayer Tea Party" at Tempe Town Lake
Arizonans gather at Tempe Town Lake Feb. 27 to protest increases in government spending. (Photo by Anjanette Riley) The crowd did not come dressed as Native Americans, no tea was […]
Science Foundation expects continued partnership with state
Science Foundation Arizona expressed confidence that the state will continue its partnership with the group, even though lawmakers swept millions of dollars from one of the group’s primary funding sources […]
