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Sen. Hale is OK after being hospitalized
Sen. Albert Hale, D-2, was hospitalized on May 20 in Boston after complaining of a headache and becoming ill at a restaurant. Initial tests showed no trace of aneurysm or... […]
4 childcare nominees confirmed, 3 others in limbo
The Senate has confirmed four nominees to a state board on childcare but three others still await further action. A key figure in that decision assured colleagues that the remaining... […]
Comer gets death wish, other executions pending
Convicted murderer and rapist Robert Comer was executed by lethal injection May 22 after spending years fighting for his right to end his appeals process. Comer, 50, who already served... […]
Code talkers memorial awaits funding
Getting a monument for Navajo code talkers built in Wesley Bolin Plaza is matter of time and money, a backer for the memorial told the Governmental Mall Commission. Sylvia Laughter,... […]
Federal judge dismisses boxing lawsuit
Feud continues as manager says he intends to file anew in Superior Court
Does new DNA evidence affect statute of limitations?
The Arizona Supreme Court on May 22 agreed to consider whether statutes of limitations bar prosecution of rapes and most other serious crimes that happened before 1997 even if law... […]
Politics killed medical malpractice bill
Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed a medical malpractice bill last year. As a postmortem compromise to demonstrate her interest in solving the emergency department crisis, she appointed a task force. This... […]
Find another site for Chandler-area casino
The recent announcement by the Gila River Indian Community to locate a casino at Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway has generated numerous calls and e-mails to my legislative office. It... […]
Border projects should be OK
As the Legislature rushes to pass a budget, I urge members to help Arizona’s border communities by approving transportation infrastructure projects recommended by the CANAMEX Task Force and Arizona Department... […]
Bill Status: House bills as of 10:00 am May 23
1. Awaits House committee reference or action. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs House debate &/or vote. 3. Passed House no amendment. TO SENATE 4. Passed House amended. TO SENATE 5.... […]
Bill Status: Senate bills as of 10:00 am May 23
1. Awaits committee reference or action in the Senate. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs Senate debate &/or vote. 3. Passed Senate; no amendment. TO HOUSE 4. Passed Senate amended. TO... […]
Pearce labels immigration bill ‘amnesty’ for employers
The changes made in the Senate to a bill designed to punish businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants are “unacceptable,” the bill’s sponsor says, and he will seek to remove... […]
