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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... […]
What does the merger mean≠ — 5 questions concerning Arizona Chamber, Association of Industries
Glenn Hamer and Jim Norton A new era is dawning for Arizona’s business community. Recently, the boards of directors of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona... […]
Walls: Sign of privilege or community barrier≠
Connected Cul-de-sac Instead of presenting dead ends to pedestrians and cyclists, cul-de-sacs in Scottsdale’s McCormick Ranch open onto a six-mile greenbelt known as Camelback Walk. The crow has a big... […]
Capitol Quotes, June 22 2007
Capitol quotes ‘We began the session with a vision for Arizona’s future and adjourned with great successes in cutting taxes, creating healthy environments, tightening laws to protect domestic violence victims,... […]
Finally over: Legislature ends session
A little more than an hour before the calendar rolled from Wednesday into Thursday, the Legislature finished its work and adjourned for the year. The 164-day session ties last year’s... […]
Napolitano's chief of staff Stephens resigns
Last day is July 5 Alan Stephens is leaving the Governor’s Office to work for Western Progress, a public policy group. Photo by Bill Coates Alan Stephens, chief of staff... […]
House OKs budget over Republican objections
Despite most of the majority Republicans voting against a bulk of the bills, the House of Representatives gave final approval to a $10.6 billion state budget approved a day earlier... […]
List of issues await Legislative action
With the adjournment of the legislative session looming, there remains a short list of issues that are awaiting action: They include: S1265 (bailable offenses; illegal immigrants) is awaiting final read... […]
Wide support for budget in Senate vote
Working until early this evening, the Senate heard, discussed, and passed a $10.6 billion budget package first in committee and then on a vote of the entire Senate. The bills... […]
