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Senate bans watching DVDs while driving
Drivers cannot hit the road if their car contains a screen, visible to them, displaying motion pictures or video games, under a measure approved by the Arizona Senate on March... […]
Measure creating unpaid militia gets Senate approval
The state inched closer to creating an unpaid militia after the Senate passed a proposal to allow the governor to call on a volunteer force during an emergency. The measure’s... […]
Napolitano visiting troops in Iraq
Governor Napolitano (file photo) A covert trip to Iraq to visit with Arizona troops was the reason Governor Napolitano cancelled an appearance before the House and Senate Republicans yesterday. She... […]
Governor cancels GOP caucus appearance
Governor Napolitano (file photo) Governor Napolitano cancelled an appearance before the House and Senate Republicans today because she was unexpectedly called out of town. Jeanine L’Ecuyer, a spokeswoman for the... […]
Sierra Vista
In 1877, Fort Huachuca was established at the cradle of the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona Territory. Its mission was to protect settlers from Apache attacks and secure the United... […]
Experts fear shortages could hit Colorado River earlier than previously predicted
Scientists and public officials fear water from the Colorado River will run short more quickly than previously predicted because of booming population growth and drought. There’s a 10 percent chance... […]
Bill Status: House Bills, H2001-H2731
As of 11:15 am Feb. 28 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: House Bills, H2732-HR2001
As of 11:15 am Feb. 28 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 11:15 am Feb. 28
As of 11:15 am Feb. 28 1. Awaits committee reference or action in the Senate. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs Senate debate &/or vote. 3. Passed Senate; no amendment. TO... […]
Peace officers memorial gets new lighting for May 7 event
New panels, same names W. Steven Martin, a member of the Arizona State Memorial Board, is reflected in a panel at the base of the Peace Officers Memorial in Wesley... […]
Education reform: School choice works, preschool doesn
American public education has been in a state of reform since the Soviet Union launched Sputnik in the late 1950s. From frivolous fads to harmful trends, educators have seen it... […]
State probing reports that money for teacher pay raises was diverted
The state’s largest teacher’s union and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers decried media reports that some school districts used money intended for teacher raises for other purposes, including covering budget... […]
