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Senator proposes volunteer militia to patrol border
More hands could be on the way to the U.S.-Mexico border under a measure proposed by an outspoken Republican senator this week. Sen. Jack Harper, R-4, is seeking to create... […]
McGregor calls for improved handling of death penalty cases
Chief Justice of Arizona Ruth McGregor presents the annual “state of the judiciary” speech to a joint legislative session in the House today, as House Speaker Jim Weiers look on.... […]
Housing for the homeless
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Arizona Chamber VP leaves post
Long-time lobbyist Farrell Quinlan has left his post at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He was a vice president of the organization for a decade, most recently serving... […]
Toll roads may be best way to fund highways
Establishing toll roads in Arizona would take a lot of time and planning, but doing so may become one of the best ways to pay for new roads in the... […]
Senate President describes himself as middle of GOP caucus
The man considered a bridge-builder is now on top of the Republican caucus in the Arizona Senate. Senate President Tim Bee describes himself as a traditional Republican, but one who... […]
Leader brings rancher
It’s a long way from assisting heifers give birth to calves to steering a bill into law, but Sen. Marsha Arzberger, a long-time rancher, has now taken over the helm... […]
Top 10 Issues to watch in 2007
What follows is an examination of issues* that are expected to consume the time and energies of policy-makers this year. Arizona Capitol Times reporters Christian Palmer, Luige del Puerto, Jim... […]
Another kind of duty: Lawmaker in Iraq receives standing ovation from fellow lawmakers
Duty CallsRep. Jonathan Paton is in Iraq and will miss the first month of session. State Rep. Jonathan Paton had what amounted to a permission slip from Uncle Sam to... […]
House Democrats flex their muscle on opening day
Lopes nominated for speaker post
43rd Legislature begins with a goodbye
Ten years ago, on Jan. 13, 1997, Arizona’s 43rd legislative session opened. Initially weighing on the minds of legislators were issues of mortality, privacy and tariffs. Page 2 of the... […]
Speech highlights
Here are highlights of Gov. Janet Napolitano’s 43-minute State of the State address Jan. 8, her fifth since becoming governor in January 2003. Education: “The heart” of her plan. Raise... […]
