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Holdouts are the holdup to state budget fix
Senate President Bob Burns wisely has chosen to make solving the state's budget deficit job one for the Arizona Legislature. And yet after four months, they still haven't reached an... […]
Senate Republicans last to jump on lawmaker blog train
Senate Republicans launched their own Web site on May 5, following the lead of the three other caucuses of the Arizona Legislature. House Republicans, House Democrats and Senate Democrats have... […]
UpClose with Rep. Chris Deschene
Ex-Marine recognizes the struggles of leadership, in combat and as a lawmaker
Factory farms create ideal breeding grounds for disease
The World Health Organization has ratcheted up the threat alert for the Swine Flu epidemic. Along with the avian flu of a decade ago, the Hong Kong flu of 1968,... […]
Groups propose $2.7 billion in tax hikes to balance budget
Labor unions and a variety of advocacy groups have compiled a list of alternate budget options for lawmakers to consider and are urging the adoption of a budget that makes... […]
Mecum issues statement
(Photo provided by the Department of Public Safety) Arizona Republican Party Executive Director Brett Mecum issued a statement May 7, saying he doesn't think his arrest on May 6 will... […]
Stimulus to provide $15.8 million for BLM projects
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is slated to receive $15.8 million in federal stimulus money for 54 projects in Arizona, with a large portion dedicated to renewable energy projects.... […]
Burns invites Dems to offer budget input; No big changes likely
Democrat leaders say Senate Republicans don't have 16 votes
Thomas alters policy on criminal prosecution in photo enforcement cases
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has altered its policy on photo enforcement violations to allow criminal prosecution under certain circumstances. MCSO and the Department of Public Safety have confirmed that... […]
Top GOP staffer arrested at party headquarters
Brett Mecum’s booking photo after being arrested by Department of Public Safety officers. Arizona Republican Party Executive Director Brett Mecum was arrested at party headquarters May 6 for speeding and... […]
Brewer names former FBI official as state homeland security director
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 5 named political consultant and career FBI agent Gilbert Orrantia as director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security. Prior to his appointment as homeland... […]
Mayor launches heat network helping Phoenix homeless, elderly, disabled
The onset of triple-digit heat combined with the tough economy make it more important than ever for businesses to donate bottled water that will help homeless people, the homebound elderly... […]
