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Capitol Quotes, Sept. 27 2007
Capitol Quotes“They will lose billions.” — Rep. Farley criticizing cell phone lobby for opposing a law against texting while driving.“I guess the speech was really persuasive because it died that... […]
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GovernmentJim Kolbe, former congressman from Arizona’s 8th District, has been appointed by Gov. Janet Napolitano to serve as chair of the CANAMEX Corridor Task Force. He will also serve as... […]
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The unfounded fears about Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), complaints by disgruntled homeowners that resulted in the Legislature imposing a $550 filing fee, raised to $2,000 five months later and... […]
CPS hearings under way in House
Looking inside CPS Kirk Adams, R-19, chairman of the House Government Committees, takes testimony today from Child Protective Services on cases involving the deaths of three Tucson children. Rep. Jonathan... […]
Republicans rip Napolitano plan to balance budget
Speculating that the state will be facing a shortfall upward of $600 million by January, Gov. Janet Napolitano hopes a three-pronged plan that includes reducing spending and borrowing money will... […]
Rep. Groe faces felony DUI charge, possible loss of office
Nearly six months after she was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, a western Arizona lawmaker is facing a felony charge and could removed from office if she is convicted.A... […]
Device sparks debate over what curbs drunk driving
Debate over the effectiveness of interlock ignition devices rages on.“From my perspective, it’s just bad policy,” said Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia, D-27. Garcia had pushed for more treatment and rehabilitation... […]
Attorney general seeks solid protection against defamation suits
Should Arizona’s attorney general say whatever he wants and not get sued?A fight between Attorney General Terry Goddard and an Arizona land developer will resume Oct. 2 when the Arizona... […]
JLBC gives nod to English learner instruction proposals
Concerns about illegal immigration were aired in a legislative oversight committee meeting when lawmakers discussed, and ultimately gave a favorable review to, drafts of English instruction models to be implemented... […]
Blood tests provide safety net for law enforcement workers
An expansion of state law that allows all law enforcement employees to find out if they’ve been exposed to a blood-borne disease will make the workplace a little safer for... […]
School officials express opposition to district unification
School boards across the state are panning a commission’s ideas to combine many of Arizona’s elementary and high school districts into K-12 unified districts. Formal comments submitted by many of... […]
Ruling on sanctions law may provide month
A case schedule set by a federal judge means Arizona businesses should know at least the initial outcome to challenges to the state's new employer sanctions law about a month... […]
