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Lawmakers jockey for more control over voter-approved laws
Lawmakers are trying to take more control over citizens’ initiatives — both the ballot language and any money that would be spent to implement the new laws. The state House... […]
Analysis — not politics — key to growth planning
On March 14, more than 600 southern Arizona public and private sector leaders and citizens will take part in Tucson Growth, a forum held on the campus of the University... […]
Students absorb lesson on voting rights — 19th century style
Vote 18 group uses feelings, not statistics, to prod teens to participate
Steve Gervais: There is no such thing as a ‘typical day’
What is a typical day like for you≠There is no such thing as a ‘typical day’ when representing the state’s largest public utility. From the Capitol to City Hall the... […]
Horne’s $40 million for English learners falls short, educators say
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne released his department’s $40 million estimate to pay for Arizona’s new English-immersion program — just one day before the Legislature’s court-ordered deadline of March... […]
Philosophies collide at clean-car hearing
• Speakers favoring stricter rules on auto emissions brought in props, including this papier-mâché model of a hybrid covered with names of supporters. Laura Dooley, defending the auto industry, flew... […]
Spending freeze bill sent to governor
Lawmakers approved what's being termed a "temporary freeze" of about $582 million dollars in the budgets of state agencies and other dedicated funds. Republican leaders hope it will... […]
ELL cost estimates vary dramatically
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne released his department's $40 million estimate to pay for Arizona's new English-immersion program – just one day before the Legislature's court-ordered deadline of... […]
Rataczak confirmed as head of AZ National Guard
Major General David Rataczak won confirmation March 4 to another term as chief of the Arizona National Guard – nearly one year after his confirmation was delayed when a senator... […]
Republicans file suit over Prop. 200
Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, Mesa, announces plans to sue Gov. Janet Napolitano, claiming she failed to enforce Proposition 200, which denies welfare benefits to illegal immigrants. Joining him (behind him... […]
Senate bill cracks down on repeat domestic violence offenders
The Senate has taken a step to toughen up Arizona’s domestic violence laws by reducing to two the number of offenses for a person to be guilty of aggravated domestic... […]
