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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... […]
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... […]
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... […]
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.... […]
Tovar to be sworn in at 1:15 p.m. today
Anna Tovar was chosen to replace Steve Gallardo in the Arizona House. Tolleson Vice-Mayor Anna Tovar was chos to replace Steve Gallardo in the Arizona House of Representatives after a... […]
AZ Dems urge McCain to support stimulus bill
Looking to Washington, D.C. for federal money that will help offset Arizona's massive budget deficit, Democratic legislators and union officials urged Sen. John McCain to "be a maverick again" and... […]
Health committees will tackle mental health services in joint committee
The House Committee on Health and Human Services has scheduled a joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform to review effectiveness and cost of the... […]
Senate restarts agency budget hearings for 2010
House not committed to budget-only bills
Pullen elected RNC treasurer
State Republican Party Chairman Randy Pullen was elected treasurer of the Republican National Committee Jan. 30 in Washington, D.C., by a vote of 87-74 over Louis Pope of Maryland, according... […]
Gov. Brewer signs GOP budget after late-night passage by lawmakers
House Speaker Kirk Adams (second from left) listens from his desk on the House floor as other GOP members discuss the 2009 budget fix. From left are Reps. Andy Tobin,... […]
McCaffrey joining Blue Point consulting firm
After spending the past 12 years spread out over nearly as many states, Sean McCaffrey is ready to settle down in Arizona.McCaffrey, who recently stepped down after a two-year stint... […]
U.S. Senate approves economic stimulus money for health care IT
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27 approved a portion of the $825 billion federal stimulus package, providing $5 billion for the development of electronic health records and other... […]
