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Goddard says new minimum wage applies to disabled workers
Disabled workers must be paid a wage of at least $6.75 an hour as mandated by recently passed Prop. 202, said Attorney General Terry Goddard in a legal opinion on... […]
Proposal to move $450 million to transportation account defeated
The $650 million or so in Arizona’s rainy day fund remains intact, for now. A proposal to take $450 million out of that fund and put it into the Statewide... […]
Arizona could be faced with teen gambling problem, study reports
A recent study conducted by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission indicates that Arizona may be facing a growing problem of gambling addiction among its teenagers. The commission’s study states that... […]
Bill targets teen drivers, trucks
While lawmakers debate how to keep up road construction in the nation’s fastest growing state, some want to focus on ways to make highways safer. These bills are designed to... […]
Report: Government lobbying at odds with taxpayer interests
Should citizens foot the bill for lobbyists? One think tank says no. The public’s will and right to petition the government is being trampled by the growing number of taxpayer-funded... […]
The skinny on trans fats
Major Food Sources of Trans Fat for American Adults – Source: FDA Office of Public Affairs • www.fda.gov Facts about trans fats, or trans fatty acids: • Small amounts present... […]
Arizona’s statehood celebration Feb. 14 at Capitol
The 95th anniversary of Arizona statehood will be celebrated 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 14, at “Museums on the Mall: Celebrating Arizona’s Statehood” at the Capitol. The celebration... […]
Don’t allow schools to leave ‘No Child Left Behind’ program
The Senate subcommittee on Education made an emotional and unrealistic statement this week by unanimously voting in favor of a bill (S1180) that would allow Arizona school districts to opt... […]
Democrats' immigration plan is DOA, committee chair says
Bill targets employers, adds $20 million to control border
Senate wants to make confirmation hearings more open
The Senate is taking steps to make its confirmation hearings more open to the public and has begun by putting information about executive nominations online. The public can access the... […]
