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Intel announces $3 billion project in Chandler
Technology giant Intel will begin a $3 billion project to upgrade, retrofit and combine two facilities in Chandler into one "megafactory." Gov. Jan Brewer on Feb. 10 announced the Intel... […]
Sabow, Anable added to Brewer's administration
Gov. Jan Brewer has announced two more staff appointments, bringing a former Hull administration official and retaining the spokeswoman from her transition team. Brewer announced Feb. 10 that Kim Sabow,... […]
Yellow Sheet Report: Mendez on way out as ADOT director
Arizona Department of Transportation Director Victor Mendez is on his way out, according to a story by the Yellow Sheet Report that uses two unnamed sources. The political tipsheet also reported that... […]
Corporation Commission takes $3 million hit, anticipates more cuts
The Arizona Corporation Commission took a $3 million hit when lawmakers revised the fiscal 2009 budget, and so far the agency has managed to sidestep layoffs and reductions in services.... […]
Brewer continues house cleaning, appoints new cabinet members
Gov. Jan Brewer has announced three cabinet appointments, naming new directors for the Arizona Department of Transportation and the Resident Utility Consumer Office and naming a new Registrar of Contractors. ... […]
Ableser tries again for law on rural water supply disclosure
Thwarted during last year's legislative session, a state lawmaker once again is sponsoring a bill intended to help those buying homes in rural areas obtain information about available water. H2247,... […]
Bill totals fall short of 10-year average
Legislators in the House and Senate have filed approximately 150 fewer pieces of legislation this session than in recent years, after members of the House failed to close the gap before the... […]
Delay on federal stimulus package "gumming up" state's budget work
Uncertainty over the final shape of the federal economic recovery package is gumming up efforts in Arizona to craft its own budget, legislative leaders say. "The federal stimulus package is... […]
This week in the House: tobacco ban, partial-birth abortion and firecrackers
This week, the Arizona House of Representatives plans to debate a proposal that would ban partial-birth abortions, legislation that would prohibit tobacco use among inmates in state prisons and measures... […]
Senators prepare for another week of agency hearings
The Arizona Senate will resume agency budget hearings this week, part of the Republican leadership's plan of sifting through programs in the course of crafting the fiscal year 2010 budget. ... […]
Eckerstrom quits after first week as Dem chairman
Citing the well-being of his party, his family and himself, newly elected Arizona Democratic Party Chairman Paul Eckerstrom resigned from his position Friday night. Eckerstrom, a Tucson public defender and... […]
Tovar sworn in to replace Gallardo in House
Anna Tovar, who until recently was vice mayor of Tolleson, took the oath of office Feb. 3, becoming the state's newest member of the Arizona House of Representatives.She replaces Democrat... […]
