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House passes bipartisan budget; Gov. next up
The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Senate budget agreement June 26 by the slimmest of margins, a move that will avert a government shutdown many had feared would happen […]
Tibshraeny’s bill to license loan originators prevails in Senate
A last-ditch effort to pass legislation seeking to license loan originators proved successful June 25. The Senate voted 20-6 to pass S1028 after a long battle by Sen. Jay Tibshraeny […]
Bill Clinton offers support to Obama
WASHINGTON – Former President Clinton said through a spokesman June24 that he is committed to helping Barack Obama become president, his first comments in support of his wife's former rival […]
Senators vote down measure to ban gay marriage
With the clock running out, conservative lawmakers in the Arizona Senate employed a rare procedural maneuver June 25 to force a vote on a proposal that would amend the state […]
Senate confirms FEC nominees
WASHINGTON – The Senate on June 25 confirmed five nominees for the Federal Election Commission, breaking a prolonged partisan logjam and allowing the agency to resume functioning. The nominees were confirmed without […]
House scuttles budget vote, Senate still moving forward
The state House of Representatives has delayed a vote on its budget plan that was scheduled for June 25, saying a glut of amendments made to the bills during floor […]
Senators, governor appear to have reached budget deal
Republican and Democratic senators appeared to have reached agreement on a budget and leaders are set to present the proposal on June 24. Leaders did not publicly acknowledge they have […]
Legislature approves off-road vehicle fees
The Arizona Legislature passed a proposal on June 23 to charge an annual fee for off-highway vehicles and to use the money to manage trails, mitigate damage on land and educate […]
Homebuilders to oppose consumer-protection initiative
A ballot initiative supported by labor unions and billed as a measure to protect consumers from shady home deals and shabbily-constructed homes gained a strong opponent June 23 when the Homebuilders […]
Court OKs border fence despite environmental worry
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said Monday it won't stand in the way as the U.S. extends its security fence hundreds of miles along the border with Mexico, allowing building […]
AZ Senate OKs longer tax break for solar
Supporters of an effort to help Arizona utilities pay for renewable energy have won a key vote in the Legislature. The Senate on June 23 approved a bill to extend a property […]
McCain wants to offer $300M for new auto battery
John McCain hopes to solve the country's energy crisis with cold hard cash. The presumed Republican nominee is proposing a $300 million government prize to whoever can develop an automobile […]
