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Republicans face dissenters in caucus over tax repeal
A proposal to permanently keep in place a property tax relief program that, without legislative action, will expire at the end of fiscal year 2009 appears to be in peril... […]
Flushing away the budget deficit
With Arizona’s budget deficit approaching $1 billion, policy-makers are looking for relief from Arizona’s fiscal woes. Wouldn’t it be nice if lawmakers could just flush fiscal problems away?Turns out, technology... […]
Ankle injury led to some missed votes
Your Jan. 11 edition contained a listing of votes that were missed by all 90 members of the Legislature during 2007 (Members vote: How many did they miss).You note that... […]
Governor missed point with abstinence funding
“Money isn’t everything,” but it is a good indicator of a person’s priorities. This is especially the case when money is tight. Unfortunately, Arizona’s fiscal woes are revealing Gov. Janet... […]
Two more candidates join field for Corporation Commission
The list of candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission continues to grow as the filing deadline draws nearer.Two new candidates, Barry Wong and Kara Kelty, announced their bids for office.Seven others... […]
New Game and Fish director chosen from inside agency
A 34-year veteran of the Arizona Game and Fish Department has been selected to lead the agency, the department announced Jan. 28.Larry Voyles, supervisor of the department’s Yuma region, will... […]
Bill would prohibit HOAs from banning political activity
A Gilbert legislator has introduced a measure that would prevent homeowners associations from curtailing the circulation of political petitions, saying such activity shuts out portions of the community from the... […]
AZ Students rally for cheaper university textbooks
Bills would target publishers
Arizona Student Association has long history advocating university issues
The Arizona Student Association has provided thousands of university students with a voice in the Legislature for more than 30 years. Established in 1974 by the student body presidents of... […]
Proposal to end 9/11 memorial controversy stirs up more
Rep. John Kavanagh, R-8, has proposed legislation requiring changes to the 9/11 Memorial in Wesley Bolin Plaza. A Fountain Hills Republican has touted a bill with wide bipartisan support as... […]
School choice issue heats up
Federal Appeals Court considers tuition tax credit challenge
