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Tax Day 2009: Arizona borrows money
State Loan Commission OKs overnight loans of up to $340M
Cherny announces bid for treasurer, calls for more solar investment
Andrei Cherny announced April 15 that he would run for state treasurer on a 3-point platform that includes sweeping changes to the investment strategy of the Treasurer's Office in order to […]
Keene to lead Governor's Northern Arizona Office
Governor Jan Brewer has announced her choice to operate her Northern Arizona Office. Joanne Keene will serve as the director in the Flagstaff office. Keene's resume includes service in Congress […]
Bill would allow schools flexibility in wording for traffic signs
Removing quotation marks from a state law on school zone signs would close a potential loophole that could allow enterprising offenders to dodge stiff fines, a state lawmaker contends. The […]
Restaurant owners say minimum wage initiative hurts them
A voter-approved measure that has Arizona's minimum wage above the federal requirement is forcing some restaurant owners to lay off and reduce health benefits for employees, industry leaders told state […]
McCain, Kyl warn of government burdens on private sector
Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl take questions at a Scottsdale luncheon sponsored by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing […]
First Things First board members re-appointed by Legislature
The Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board appeared before members at the Legislature April 15 for what have become regular exchanges between lawmakers and the voter-created board. On the […]
AZ Dems report more cash, but state GOP gaining ground
The state Republican and Democratic parties have filed their first-quarter financial reports with the Federal Election Commission. The records show the Arizona State Democratic Central Executive Committee has $82,812 on hand, which comes to […]
Phoenix, Tucson still among top 20 worst metros for auto theft
Phoenix and Tucson have avoided the dubious recognition of placement on the 2008 Top 10 Hot Spots for auto theft, a list compiled each year by the National Insurance Crime […]
GOP says budget process more open, yet not totally transparent
Months after promising a more transparent budget process, Republican legislative leaders reported that they've made significant progress toward that goal – even if it has yet to be fully achieved. […]
Dept. of Corrections officials prepare for cuts
Budget cuts ranging from $40 million to possibly more than $185 million in the state prison system will likely lead to fewer inmates, corrections officers and prison programs, officials said. […]
AZ officials concerned about accurate census
Officials who are concerned that illegal immigrants in Arizona may not participate in the next census have launched a campaign to build trust among those who may be afraid to […]
