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Legislature tries again on ID theft bill
Rep. Robson on board after changes
Initiative aims to ban taxes on property sales, transfers
A proposed constitutional change to ban taxes on property sales or transfers was filed Jan. 30 with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.The type of tax is not currently used,... […]
Senator files request for approval of guest-worker program
A senior Democratic senator has introduced legislation to establish a guest-worker program in Arizona that would allow Mexican workers to cross into the United States to fill the labor shortage... […]
Tax repeal hits snag; sponsors promise eventual vote
A crucial vote on a proposal to repeal a property tax was canceled on Feb. 5, highlighting the challenges that the measures face in the state Senate. Supporters of the... […]
States take sides on stem cell research
In the 10 years since University of Wisconsin scientists announced they had harvested potentially life-saving stem cells from human embryos, the bioethical dilemma presented by the science has stymied the... […]
Lawmaker: prison for predators who give false ages online
Those who lie about their ages online while attempting to lure children into sexual acts would get up to 15 years in prison if a state lawmaker has his way.It’s... […]
Arizona Indian Tribes offer court their view on protecting the bald eagle
Four Arizona Indian tribes filed last-minute amicus briefs in a year-long lawsuit over whether Arizona’s bald eagle is an endangered species.Though a bit late to the table, the tribes still... […]
Renewable energy highlighted in new bill and new report
A new bill and a new report are pushing to make Arizona more reliant on renewable energy sources.The 50-page bill takes on a broad range of energy production and use... […]
Liquor dept. investigators blanket Super Bowl, FBR
The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control utilized every investigator on staff and collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in conducting liquor enforcement for the FBR Open, the Super... […]
Bill to ban public lobbyists hits snag in Senate
Vote delayed pending amendment
Bee in D.C. for fundraiser as budget negotiations stall
Senate President Tim Bee skipped two days of session this week for a trip to Washington, D.C, to attend a fundraiser for his congressional campaign, delaying budget talks as the... […]
Lisa Esquivel: ‘Our monthly average of résumés is 4,226, which breaks down to approximately 352 résumés and/or applications per day’
In general, how does the recruitment process work in Phoenix≠When submitting applications (including résumés and cover letters) to the city of Phoenix, applicants must specify the job for which they... […]
