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GOP stares down immigration divide
Last March, State Republican Party Chairman Randy Pullen (at microphone) joined Rep. Russell Pearce, a Republican from Mesa (center) and Sen. Jack Harper, a Republican from Surprise (left) in threatening... […]
Cities, towns sue over $30 million taken by state
The state is illegally forcing cities and towns to chip in $30 million to help balance Arizona’s budget, according to a lawsuit filed by the Arizona League of Cities and... […]
Voter registration effort focused on youth
We are writing to thank the Arizona Capitol Times for covering nonpartisan youth voter registration and participation leading up to Election Day.As you are aware, in the months leading up... […]
Board of Regents to announce tuition decision Dec. 4
The Arizona Students’ Association (ASA), a nonprofit lobbying organization for Arizona’s public university students, submitted a proposal to the Arizona Board of Regents on Nov. 17 asking for predictability in... […]
State attorney general coy about political future
Attorney General Terry Goddard is a quintessential Arizona politician. A native of the Grand Canyon State, he’s the son of former governor Sam Goddard, served four stints as the mayor... […]
Arizona Selling Out: Revenue deficit eating away at state investment pool
State Treasurer Dean Martin says the state’s investments have fared well despite the economic downturn, but adds the investment pool is shrinking because of the budget deficit. Wild swings in... […]
Panel discusses infrastructure needs, money shortage
Money was the issue de jour at the “Arizona 2030” forum Nov. 17 when economic researchers, industry leaders and public policymakers met to discuss Arizona’s swelling population and aging roads,... […]
New mining institute seen as source for more engineers, better ideas
Arizona House Speaker-elect Kirk Adams told a group of mining officials and academics that mining once went a long way toward underwriting Arizona’s economy. “It has been replaced by breakneck... […]
Napolitano will continue requests for Guard on border
Gov. Janet Napolitano said she will continue to request that the federal government to put National Guard troops back on the U.S.-Mexican border to help curb illegal immigration. Asked about... […]
State revenue collections down 12 percent in October
State revenue collections in October are expected to be the worst so far this fiscal year, the Legislature's top budget analyst told attendees of a tax policy conference this morning.... […]
The power of the staff: Lawmakers rely on their institutional memory
The first definition of the word “staff” on onelook.com, the online dictionary, is it is a “strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose.” The fifth definition was more... […]
Reports name Napolitano as Obama
Gov. Janet Napolitano is tight-lipped about future role in Obama Administration. Arizona’s favorite political parlor game may have to come to an end with Barack Obama’s reported selection of Gov.... […]
