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Judge in ELL case became a powerful legislator
Note: What follows is a letter to U.S. Distirct Judge Raner Collins from two members of the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers. Judge Collins ruled March 22 that lawmakers have until... […]
Clarkdale, Arizona
Clarkdale smelter, 1945. Copper mining on Mingus Mountain commenced in earnest in 1882, when Frederick A. Tritle — he was soon to be territorial governor of Arizona — purchased several... […]
Fuel needed everywhere, yet not a drop too cheap
A “lull between the storms” is how Chief Economist Ken Simonson of the Associated General Contractors of America describes the price of construction materials. In his March “Construction Inflation Report,”... […]
Reaching for the sky
Artist rendering of Burj Dubai The world has realized, albeit begrudgingly, that oil reserves are a finite resource. And one day in the not-too-distant future, humanity will be forced to... […]
Commentary: Longer renewal period allows focus on licensees harming public
The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) is implementing a four-year renewal license on July 1, 2007, in order to better protect consumers. It is my belief that we can... […]
Finally: one of longest sessions in history ends
Bill blocking city tax incentives passes on final day
Governor says Prop. 100 must be ‘implemented fairly’
Law enforcement agencies, judges and court commissioners will have a new set of responsibilities to help implement a 2006 initiative that forbids setting bond for illegal immigrants suspected of serious... […]
Confirmation process — some sail, others fail
Legislature doesn’t confirm National Guard chief, but he can still serve until April
Disgruntled Republicans see changes in budget process
It figures – or does it≠ Rep. Doug Clark, R-6, prepares for a final House vote on the remaining budget bills June 19. Despite most of the majority Republicans voting... […]
Workers’ comp increase avoids spotlight, passes
Arizona workers will get a $400-increase in their injury compensation for the first time in eight years under a bill sent to the Governor’s Office June 20, the last day... […]
Stephens leaving governor’s staff
Alan Stephens, co-chief of staff for Gov. Janet Napolitano, is resigning to join Western Progress, a public policy group based in Arizona and Colorado. His last day in the Governor’s... […]
Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia — Democratic leader has become ‘less polarized… my blinders are coming off’
When Jorge Luis Garcia came to the Legislature in the early 1990s he brought with him a distinctive insight on immigration. His grandfather, a Mexican national, once worked the mines... […]
