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New Democratic budget calls for sales tax on services
Consumers and homeowners would pay higher taxes under a new budget proposal from legislative Democrats, but they say it will protect middle-class families more than Republican proposals and will stabilize... […]
Anti-affirmative action advocate renews ballot drive
After failing to qualify an initiative for the 2008 ballot, backers of a measure that aims to stop affirmative action in government hiring and contracting decisions are setting their sights... […]
Arizona’s amazing rangers
An early forest ranger “MEN WANTED!! Invalids need not apply” announced the poster when the U.S. government sought rangers to patrol their National Forest lands around 1900. The ideal ranger... […]
Budget shortfall blamed on overspending, tax cuts
Rapid increases in government spending, permanent tax cuts for individuals and woefully inadequate levels of savings have put Arizona on a treacherous financial path during the past 15 years. Now,... […]
Senate approves one-time election in two rural hospital districts
The Senate granted a plea by two rural hospital districts to hold special elections in June to continue receiving property tax revenue that pays for ongoing operations. The Senate passed... […]
Transcript of memo outlining budget PR strategy
Following is a transcription of a memo obtained by the Arizona Capitol Times on May 28 that shows Gov. Jan Brewer’s longtime campaign strategist has designed a major campaign aimed at... […]
Pederson launches Web site; source says the Democrat is "leaning" toward candidacy
Like two potential Republican gubernatorial candidates have done, Democrat Jim Pederson has launched a Web site to post opinions related to Arizona government. The Web site, http://www.standupforarizona.com, encourages readers to post comments... […]
Friends rally around Martin after loss of wife, son
Treasurer says circumstances that claimed lives of Kerry, Austin were rare
Polls: Voters warm to casinos at dog, horse tracks
Voters seem to favor casinos at horse and dog tracks to increase state revenue, according to poll results obtained by the Yellow Sheet Report. Results from polls that tested 600... […]
Sheriff’s captain fined $450, has until June 15 to identify contributors
A Maricopa County Sheriff’s captain was fined $450 on May 26 after failing to convince an administrative law judge that he should be allowed to withhold the names of individual contributors to a group... […]
Capitol Quotes
“I want you to know that the events that led to Kerry’s death are very rare, and that she would not want you to worry. Hug your family and cherish... […]
Gun lobby takes on property rights
Traditionally, gun-rights advocates have extolled liberty. But lately in Arizona, the gun lobby has taken a strange and puzzling U-turn.Two bills in the Legislature would compel owners of commercial establishments... […]
