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15 states plan to open ledgers to public via computer
Kansas wants to make checking up on state spending as easy as “googling” the meaning of the word “Jayhawk.” So the Sunflower State plans to launch a first-of-its-kind Web site... […]
Legislative effort under way to clean Phoenix area air
A push by some lawmakers and Gov. Janet Napolitano to take new steps to clean the Phoenix area’s dirty air is coming to a head as the measure is prepared... […]
Governor signs rural water supply measure
Gov. Janet Napolitano on June 4 signed into law a bill expanding the state’s growth management efforts by permitting rural counties and municipalities to place new restrictions on development in... […]
County island residents still wait for permanent fire protection
Maricopa County has decided to provide temporary assistance to county islands without fire protection. For 180 days the county pledges to cooperate with potential fire protection providers to give fire... […]
11-year-old honored
A lifesaver Quentin Joe is honored at the Capitol for saving his sister from a mobile home fire. Photo by Bill Coates Quentin Joe, 11, was recognized on the House... […]
Lawmakers take 2-day break as leaders crunch budget
For the second week in a row, the Legislature has taken a break from session as leaders resumed crunching numbers for a state budget. Last week, senators and representatives also... […]
Governor allows fire district bill to become law without signature
Gov. Napolitano has allowed a contentious proposal on fire districts to become law without her signature. The law sets procedures for county islands that do not share a boundary to... […]
Richardson: Americans must make sacrifice to protect climate
Neighbor visits New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson brought his Democratic primary presidential campaign to Phoenix June 4. He was greeted by his state campaign co-chairs, Reps. Steve Gallardo, D-13, and... […]
Lawmakers deliver immigration message
GOP message State Sen. Karen Johnson, R-18, enters U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s Phoenix office today to deliver a letter opposing his support for an immigration bill before Congress. Photo by... […]
Capitol Quotes, May 31 2007
Capitol quotes ‘We’ve got a good three weeks before the budget’s done — why not do something that will have an impact on the world≠ We’re spending taxpayer dollars here... […]
Results of Pima County sales tax vote disputed
A Pima County Superior Court judge on June 12 will hear arguments to determine if a delay is warranted for a public records dispute between the county’s Democratic Party and... […]
