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Battles for gavels kick off 2007 sessions
The 2006 elections gave Democrats control of the Pennsylvania House for the first time since 1994. But one of their first acts in power was to choose a Republican House... […]
FACTS ABOUT THE 48TH
Partisan split: Democrats picked up seven additional seats in the Nov. 7 election, reducing Republicans’ House majority. The numbers are: House: 33-27 • Senate: 17-13 Family ties: Rep. Pete Rios,... […]
Leadership faces
Besides Senate President Tim Bee and Speaker of the House Jim Weiers, there are several leaders in the Legislature. Leaders are elected by caucuses after November elections in even years.... […]
OTHER VOICES — Groups sound off about what they want from Legislature in 2007
Tax Relief The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a number of top priorities for this session ranging from accelerating statewide highway construction to promoting a world-class education system.... […]
Challenges facing Weiers — less money, more Democrats
‘This year has some different dynamics from the last one’
‘We’re going to try to be much more strategic in Committee of the Whole debates’
Democrat sees possibility for more influence
Democrats, Republicans strike bipartisan tones as session begins
All Smiles Governor Napolitano appears in good spirits as she makes her way down the House aisle to deliver the State of the State speech. She’s followed by Pete Rios,... […]
Napolitano’s agenda targets education, health care, transportation
Stating her case Governor Napolitano stresses education, transportation and growth in her fifth State of the State speech, as House Speaker Jim Weiers looks on. Gov. Janet Napolitano outlined a... […]
GOP leaders leery of governor’s spending proposals
Republicans respond House Speaker Jim Weiers (second from left) and Senate President Tim Bee (right) join other GOP legislative leaders in reacting to Governor Napolitano’s State of the State speech.... […]
Missed celebration, hives — Former lawmaker remembers legislative days
On familiar ground Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor enters the Senate chamber to deliver the oath of office to senators for the 48th Legislature. O’Connor herself served... […]
Napolitano’s 2007 State of State address
Below is the text of Gov. Janet Napolitano’s State of the State address delivered Jan. 8. It is my privilege today to stand before you to report on the state... […]
Capitol Quotes, Jan. 11 2007
CAPITOL QUOTES “My mother’s watching this on the Internet and she gave me this for Christmas so she’d be able to pick me out clearly.” — Rep. Bill Konopnicki, R-5,... […]
