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Bill would add methadone to DUI law
Arizona’s DUI laws are some of the most severe in the country, and Sen. Jim Waring wants to make the laws even more restrictive with the introduction of a bill... […]
Pearce crafts bill to ask voters to lift spending restrictions
A state senator said he plans to file legislation that would ask voters to temporarily lift a constitutional provision that prevents lawmakers from tinkering with voter-approved measures so that legislators... […]
Stanton will leave Phoenix City Council to work for AG
The Attorney General's Office announced it has hired current Phoenix City Councilman Greg Stanton to help the office minimize budget cuts and develop policy priorities. Stanton said he will finish... […]
From Goldwater to gelato — tell us who’s tops around the Capitol
Capitol Times will accept ‘Best of the Capitol’ award nomination through Feb. 6.
AZ Supreme Court hears Western Union wire-transfer case
To Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, the money transfers that go across the border to gangs and drug smugglers in Mexico is as tangible as a suitcase full of money... […]
Gallardo decides against another term
Rep. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix, decided not to be sworn in with the 89 other elected state lawmakers when the legislative session began Jan. 12.The veteran Hispanic lawmaker, who in November... […]
Hidden health care tax: Businesses beware
In Arizona, policymakers have encouraged economic growth by keeping taxes low and sweeping the field of unnecessary regulations. It seems a direct approach, but in reality, it can be a... […]
Harper bill aims to remove deceased from voting rolls
While campaigning, it wasn’t unusual for Sen. Jack Harper of Surprise to knock on doors and learn that voters whose support he seeks had already died. Other candidates probably have... […]
Q&A with Senate Minority Leader Jorge Luis Garcia
Senate minority leader plans to push budget alternatives
Arizona bankruptcy filings double in 2008
Three years ago, Jason Coons and his wife Saffron were excited by the takeoff of his wife’s business, a small boutique boasting trendy, high-fashion clothing nestled in what he described... […]
Now blogging: Senate Democrats
Senate Democrats have begun a blog, apparently part of a strategy to offer alternative solutions to the budget crisis. “The Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus blog is designed to provide Arizonans... […]
7 banks ordered to turn over consultant
Record keepers from seven banks were ordered by the Attorney General's Office to appear at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission office on Jan. 16 to turn over any financial records... […]
