Senate passes a dozen bills, including security force measure

In a flurry of action, the Senate today passed on final reading more than a dozen bills, including a proposal to create a volunteer security force that may be deployed... […]

Democratic lawmakers blast Bush for Iraq spending veto

Just say no to a veto Rep. Steve Farley, D-28, joins a half dozen state Democratic lawmakers today in denouncing President Bush’s veto of Congress’s Iraq funding bill. Photo by... […]

Immigration marchers meet with counter protesters at Capitol

Not going his wayChuck Firmwalt of Higley holds a “No Amnesty” sign as marchers favoring a path to citizenship head past the House. Photo by Bill Coates Marchers supporting immigration... […]

Senate OK's raise for county officials

The Senate has passed a proposal to give elected county officials a pay hike but stripped its provision calling for an automatic increase. The measure, H2102, sailed through by 26-3... […]

Affirmative action targeted

A California activist and Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced on April 26 they will be initiating a ballot initiative effort to ban race and gender based affirmative action programs... […]

GOP senators consider easing employer sanctions

Sponsor says move would gut bill

Supreme Court rules on access

Personal e-mails by government workers aren

Lawmaker recruits colleagues to join new wildlife group

Instead of being the only lawmaker carrying the water for sportsmen’s groups and the Game and Fish Department, a West Valley legislator is hoping the creation of a new group... […]

New law allows domestic violence victims to break rental agreements

Sponsor: Bill took years to create, will save lives

Strictly partisan vote lands day laborer bill on governor

A proposal to penalize people who seek jobs by hanging around street corners cleared the Legislature and is on the governor’s desk. The Senate approved the proposal on a strictly... […]

Survivors of crimes encouraged to speak up

Proposal using inmate wages advances

Funds would be used to expand transition program