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Lawmaker complains pollution bill 'does nothing'
Senators today gave its preliminary approval to a legislation meant to combat air pollution in Arizona. But its author described the measure, S1552, as a shell, essentially a work in... […]
Governor, GOP meet to discuss issues
Governor Napolitano (file photo) Governor Napolitano addressed House and Senate Republicans in a joint caucus meeting this morning, telling them she welcomed the opportunity to refocus the legislative session on... […]
Arizona to send prisoners to Indiana
Arizona and Indiana have reached an agreement to send up to 1,260 medium-security male prisoners to an Indiana state prison, the Arizona Department of Corrections has announced. The prisoners will... […]
Lawmakers reject bill expanding court power
A bill seeking to expand the power of Arizona courts to exclude expert testimony failed to take off after lawmakers crossed party lines to reject it, 13-13, today. Majority of... […]
Democrats to target employer sanctions, health insurance
House Minority Leader Phil Lopes said Democratic legislators will focus on employer sanctions (S1422) and health insurance (H2757) in coming weeks. “We are trying to work with Republicans to come... […]
Gleason, new ACC chairman, ready to tackle rate hikes, safety issues
The Arizona Corporation Commission has unanimously elected Mike Gleason as its chairman. He replaces Jeff Hatch-Miller, who served as chairman since January 2005. Gleason, a native of Iowa but long-time... […]
Senate bill restores felons
When does a society say that a convicted felon who has fully served his or her time can now exercise the fundamental and cherished right to choose that society’s leader?... […]
Edwards, McCain favored by state lawmakers
Asked whom they support for president if the election were today, state legislators chose former Democratic Sen. John Edwards and Republican Sen. John McCain in an unscientific survey conducted over... […]
Jury awards $9 million to teen, parents over accident at school crosswalk
A Tucson teenager and his parents have been awarded more than $9.1 million by a Pima County jury over a 2004 accident in which he was struck in a crosswalk... […]
Senate prepares to focus on budgets for major agencies
The Senate suspended most of its committee hearings during the first week of March as lawmakers began the grueling task of negotiating over how next year’s state budget will shape... […]
Delay gives states more time, but no cash, to comply with federal ID act
States can get an extra 19 months to begin beefing up security of their driver’s licenses, blunting a major complaint with the federal Real ID Act but still leaving states... […]
A.G. gives schools OK to use extra cash for teacher pay
Arizona school districts and charter schools legally could use extra money provided by the Legislature for teacher pay to cover raises that were negotiated before legislators approved the additional $100... […]
