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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... […]
Bill Summaries: Bills filed after the Feb. 5 deadline
H 2725 RESTITUTION; CIVIL PROCEEDINGS BY VICTIMS A person who is a victim of a criminal act is not precluded from bringing a civil action claiming damages in excess of... […]
Bill Status: House Bills, as of 11:30 am March 7
As of 11:30 am March 7 1. Awaits House committee reference or action. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs House debate &/or vote. 3. Passed House no amendment. TO SENATE 4.... […]
Bill Status: Senate Bills, as of 11:30 am March 7
As of 11:30 am March 7 1. Awaits committee reference or action in the Senate. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs Senate debate &/or vote. 3. Passed Senate; no amendment. TO... […]
Death penalty defender post filled
A director has been named to lead an agency formed last year to represent convicted murderers sentenced to death in post conviction relief hearings. Martin Lieberman, an experienced defense attorney... […]
Retiree visiting all state capitols makes stop here
Carl Harbart had time for only a few words. His tour of the Arizona Capitol Museum started in a couple of minutes. He had paused momentarily on the grounds between... […]
Signs of the times
Is outlawing placard-carriers a violation of free speech?
Tough employer sanctions for hiring illegals nears House vote
House Republican leaders expect to debate and vote on legislation next week that could charge business owners as criminals for knowingly hiring illegal immigrants, as well as suspend or revoke... […]
Bill bars state from implementing federal ID provisions
Sen. Johnson says issue is best left to states
