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A full transcript of the April 17 letter to Brewer
Arizona State Legislature 1700 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 April 17, 2009 The Honorable Jan Brewer Governor of the State of Arizona 1700 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ... […]
School districts plan for all-day kindergarten
If state legislators don't fund all-day kindergarten, Phoenix-area school districts say they have a backup plan to keep it in place. Full-day kindergarten made news early in the legislative session... […]
Officials: AZ has enough antivirals for flu
Public health officials say Arizona has enough courses of antiviral medicines to respond to swine flu cases, even though the state's stockpile of flu-treatment doses are lower than the recommended... […]
Brewer pressed for stimulus details, rebuffs lawmakers' requests
Gov's spokesman says withholding plan gives flexibility in negotiations
Bill would bar gun bans for parked vehicles
A bill being considered by Arizona legislators is seen as pitting the rights of gun owners against the private property rights of businesses and others. The bill would allow gun... […]
Prison proposed for southern AZ reservation
TUCSON – Plans have been in the works for nearly three years for a federal detention facility on land owned by southern Arizona's Tohono O'odham Nation. The Arizona Daily Star... […]
Teachers’ summit aims to add global perspectives to school lessons
As they prepare to compete in the 21st century global marketplace, Arizona students may soon find themselves using tools such as Google Earth to take virtual field trips or learning... […]
Rifle group prepares for Phoenix meeting
PHOENIX – Members of the National Rifle Association are coming to Phoenix this month at a time when gun owners fear the administration may be out to strip them of... […]
First quarter state casino revenue falls
TUCSON – Poor economic conditions continue in the casino industry in Arizona. Indian tribes gave 9.4 percent less money in the first quarter of 2009 to the Arizona Department of... […]
House moves forward with budget discussion; Senate cancels again
Lawmakers in the House got their first look at budget bills today (May 4) and the package is scheduled for a vote in the Appropriations Committee on May 5. The... […]
Brewer announces several appointments, including Gutier
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 1 announced a handful of staff appointments, including Alberto Gutier as director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety – even though Gutier has been... […]
Forecast: Arizona will lose tens of thousands of jobs before recovery
A state forecast predicts that Arizona will lose tens of thousands of jobs in construction, trade and professional and business services for 2009 and 2010. Overall, the state can expect... […]
