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AHCCCS paid for more than half of state’s births
More than half of Arizona’s babies were born under the state’s health plan for low-income residents last year, according to statistics from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. The... […]
Court rules rape victim’s compensation is public record
A compensation claim that a teenage rape victim filed against a school district is a public record and should be disclosed because it bears on government’s performance of its duties,... […]
Trees planted at Capitol in memory of Michael Brophy
Attorney known for being a ‘straight shooter,’ and shaping Arizona’s water future
Assistant A.G. Kent Cattani, on the death penalty — ‘A severe penalty is a disincentive for committing a crime’
Meet Kent Cattani, chief counsel for the Capital Litigation Section of the Attorney General’s Office. He’s not a proponent of the death penalty, but he isn’t exactly shy about seeing... […]
Capitol Quotes, June 14 2007
Capitol quotes “It’s a dirty tactic, but they didn’t invent anything.” — Political consultant Constantin Querard on signature gatherers allegedly using a gas price reduction petition to lure voters into... […]
Budget deal reached, to be voted next week
A state budget is in the offing, as legislative leaders and the governor have agreed to a compromise between a pair of budgets approved last month by the House of... […]
Court upholds school voucher programs
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Bethany Hicks today ruled that the state’s school choice programs for special needs and foster children are constitutional. “This is the fifth lawsuit that school... […]
Panel seeks commission to oversee school discipline
A mother speaks out Yishka Tramel tells an informal panel of Democratic lawmakers that her son was suspended from school for racial reasons. Rep. Jackie Thrasher, D-10, is seated behind... […]
State awards $1.5 billion mental health contract to Magellan
The Arizona Department of Health Services has awarded a $1.5 billion dollar contract to oversee mental health care in Maricopa County for the next three years to Magellan Health Services.... […]
Bee: Down to 'final stages'
The Senate is on break today to allow its leaders to focus on negotiations with their House counterparts over a state budget. Lawmakers meeting are Senate President Tim Bee, Senate... […]
Chamber, industry group to merge
The Arizona Association of Industries and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry will merge by the end of the year. The groups’ boards unanimously approved the plan last week.... […]
County pledges temporary fire protection for unincorporated areas
Gov. Janet Napolitano allowed a proposal that paves a way for thousands of residents to get fire service to become law without her signature on June 4. But the controversy... […]
