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House approves budget bills, awaits talks with Senate
Over the objections of Democrats who say they were excluded from the process, the House of Representatives has passed a budget proposal and will begin negotiating with Senate leaders to... […]
Democrats honor party’s House speakers, leaders
Those were the days Larry Bahill (right) reminisces about his time as House minority leader during a ceremony to honor Democratic House leaders and speakers since statehood, joined by (from... […]
Comer executed
A convicted murderer who had been fighting to die for seven years was executed by injection this morning in Arizona. Robert Charles Comer is the first inmate to be put... […]
Pearce to McCain: Work or resign
Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, tells reporters why Sen. John McCain should resign (Photo by Bill Coates) An East Valley Republican is calling on Arizona’s senior senator and presidential candidate to... […]
Senate confirms 4 to childcare board; holds 3
The Senate has confirmed four nominees to a state board on childcare but three other nominees to the same board still await hearings. The Senate confirmed the appointment of Rhian... […]
Legislature OKs bill on use of dead soldiers' names
A bill that would have Arizona join at least two other states in making it a crime to use a dead soldier’s name or photo for commercial purposes without family... […]
Congress must act now on immigration reform
Congress has a golden opportunity to demonstrate leadership on a crisis threatening America’s economic and national security. The issue is comprehensive immigration reform. Immigration critics are essentially correct. The current... […]
Ballot effort launched to outlaw payday loans
Because legislative channels haven’t provided acceptable limits on the payday loan industry and the industry couldn’t be trusted to follow the law anyway, a Tucson lawmaker is hoping voters will... […]
Governor gets bill requiring interlock device for all DUI offenders
A drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of nearly thrice the legal limit will have to spend 45 consecutive days in jail and pay at least $500 in fines,... […]
Governor signs bill imposing new restrictions on teen drivers next year
Arizona drivers under the age of 18, like those in most other states, will face restrictions on whom they can have in their vehicles and when they can drive. Gov.... […]
Picturing the Grand Canyon
Jack Hiller photograph looking from atop the 3,000 foot-high cliffs of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Note: There is a man sitting on the edge of the cliff... […]
