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“You’ve never heard of a temporary tax, but you’ve never heard of Gov. Jan Brewer either, so there you go.” — Gov. Jan Brewer, responding to the concerns of an... […]
Triple bottom line for Arizona tourism
Arizona’s tourism industry has suffered amid the economic recession as fewer people are traveling or dining out. Typically, tourism’s contribution to the local economy is purely measured in economics —... […]
Former EPA official Grumbles to head DEQ, federal prosecutor to lead gaming department
Gov. Jan Brewer named former EPA assistant water chief Benjamin Grumbles as the next director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, while Mark Brnovich, a longtime federal prosecutor with... […]
State explores asset sales as alternative to tax hike
The Arizona State Fairgrounds, state prison complexes and the Department of Agriculture building are among the state properties that could be sold and leased back to the state. The ubiquitous... […]
Further DES cuts could leave thousands of at-risk people without services
Legislative Democrats are upset that a budget proposal by their Republican colleagues would pull nearly $100 million from the Department of Economic Security.The GOP’s 2010 budget proposal, which includes $1.1... […]
Federal law would create competition among drug firms
Federal legislation that would expedite the arrival of generic versions of biotechnology drugs onto the market has stirred up controversy in the U.S. Senate and among the nation’s biotech firms.... […]
AG opinion gives nod to blind vendors in prison contracts
The Department of Corrections must allow blind vendors to operate snack concessions for visitors and staff in state prisons, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office stated in a March 27 opinion.Vendors... […]
Absent Senate bills, House to drill down on budget
The budget will be the primary focus for members of the Arizona House of Representatives this week, though much of the discussion of how to best bridge a nearly $3... […]
Riding the rail to nowhere in eagle country
The track navigates a narrow passage between rising canyon walls. We booked a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad to see bald eagles. The brochure said now was a good... […]
Demonstrating seniors say budget cuts hurting the state
One hundred years old and legally blind, Lucille Myers couldn't travel to the State Capitol from her Phoenix home Wednesday, so her caretaker, Cyndy Scheidle, made the trek to Senior... […]
Cuts to Revenue Department could mean bigger losses to state
Nearly one-third of staff laid off after fiscal 2009 budget cuts
Further DES cuts could leave thousands of at-risk people without services
Legislative Democrats are upset that a budget proposal by their Republican colleagues would pull nearly $100 million from the Department of Economic Security. The GOP's 2010 budget proposal, which includes... […]
