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Capitol Quotes, July 5 2007
Capitol quotes “I am obviously broken hearted by the governor’s action. She lost her chance, twice, to correct a grave injustice.” — Defense attorney Mel McDonald, regarding Gov. Janet Napolitano’s... […]
Budget is far from lean; pork spending won
Senate President Tim Bee calls the new state budget “lean.” It may not be last year’s Mardi Gras spectacular, but relative to its size just a few years ago, the... […]
Arizona dries up
The Wellington Saloon in Globe prior to Prohibition. The Arizona General Election of 1914 contained 19 ballot propositions. This was a record number of items for the voters of the... […]
Governor acts on final bills
Gov. Janet Napolitano on July 2 took action on the final 34 bills of the Legislative session, signing 29 and vetoing five. Included were three immigration bills, a bill regarding... […]
Pinal politics could decide future of 1st Congressional District
No longer is Flagstaff the political center of Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Pinal County with its unprecedented growth is rising to the occasion. Four of the five probable Democratic candidates... […]
Lawmaker targets stores that sell out-of-date baby formula
In the wake of recent public concerns, Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-15, and other Democratic lawmakers announced plans to sponsor legislation that would outlaw Arizona businesses from selling outdated cans of... […]
Governor signs bill penalizing municipal use of tax incentives
Lobbyists for cities and towns failed to dissuade Gov. Janet Napolitano from signing a bill that penalizes municipalities in Maricopa and Pinal counties from offering tax incentives to lure businesses.... […]
Top 10 Issues of 2007
Budget dissent The House approved the budget in a series of votes June 19, despite dissent. In early January, Arizona Capitol Times laid out what were expected to be the... […]
Napolitano signs clean-air bill, vetoes gun legislation
Gun owners won’t be able to lock up their pieces at public places and events that ban weapons, some Arizonans will have to watch their use of leaf blowers and... […]
Law shelters some work centers from minimum wage suits
Owners and operators of handicapped work shelters are breathing easier now that legislation shielding them from minimum wage-related lawsuits has been signed into law. The bill, H2245, frees work centers... […]
Elected county officials get 13% pay hike
Elected county officials are getting a pay raise. Giving county officials a raise is complicated as the Arizona Constitution spells out specifically how and when their salary can be increased.... […]
Fines sought against state in ELL lawsuit
A public interest attorney is asking a federal court to once again fine the State of Arizona for its failure to enact and fund an English language program for schoolchildren,... […]
