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Fund sweeps might require revise of 2009 budget
Lawmakers might have to amend the fiscal year 2009 budget again as some money transferred to the general fund to help fix a $1.6 billion deficit might turn out to […]
Crump keeps committee chair in deal with Adams
A decision late Monday to strip a House Republican of his committee chairmanship was reversed yesterday morning, allowing Rep. Sam Crump to remain chairman of the Government Committee. House Speaker Kirk Adams decided to […]
Judge postpones appeal on SCA fine
A judge has postponed until next month an appeal by the only known member of a group that was fined $315,000 for violating campaign finance laws. Joel Fox, a captain […]
Congress approves SCHIP reauthorization
The U.S. House approved legislation Feb. 4 reauthorizing and expanding access to state-run health care programs for children. House members voted 290-135 in favor of the measure. The bill was […]
ADOT director: expect reduced services
The head of Arizona Department of Transportation warns of reduced services, such as highway maintenance operations, as the agency grapples with spending cuts and reduced revenue. There has been a […]
Crump declines to discuss removal, says a deal in the works
Rep. Sam Crump, a Republican from Anthem, meets with reporters Feb. 3 on the Capitol lawn. He is flanked by GOP Sens. Jack Harper (left) and Ron Gould. Rep. Sam […]
Crump stripped of chairmanship over budget dispute
Rep, Sam Crump has been removed as chairman of the House Government Committee. He will be replaced by Rep. Steve Yarbrough. An Anthem Republican who led an uprising over a […]
Sheriff's deputy appeals fine for campaign finance violation
The sheriff's deputy who was fined $315,000 in December for violating campaign finance law will appeal the ruling to an administrative law judge on Feb. 4. Maricopa County Sheriff's Capt. […]
Fewer than 900 bills so far; House expected to boost totals
The Senate Secretary's Office spent the day gathering and filing a "steady stream" of bills from Senators still looking to propose legislation before the Feb. 2 deadline. As of 5 […]
AZ Supreme Court sides with League in lawsuit against state
A decision last year by the state to require local governments to repay $30 million to the state's general fund has been ruled unconstitutional by the Arizona Supreme Court. In […]
Dem leaders say Tovar's teaching experience a plus
Rep. Anna Tovar, former vice mayor of Tolleson, is sworn in as the House of Representative’s newest member by Arizona Supreme Court Justice Scott Bales. Anna Tovar, who until recently […]
