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‘Katrina’ gun measure might go to ballot
Senate fails to override veto of firearms bill
Governor: Legislators immigration ideas designed for ‘bumper stickers’
Governor Napolitano says her position on illegal immigration will not change during her campaign for re-election, and some of the state legislation on the issue is merely designed as campaign... […]
Senate confirms Gerard for DHS director in rare roll call vote
Leff calls
Adoption preference for married couples falls 1 vote short in Senate
Senate Whip Jay Tibshraeny joined two other Republicans and 10 Democrats to defeat a House bill that would have given statutory priority to married couples for adoption of foster children.... […]
Suit seeks to block AIMS as graduation requirement
A lawsuit filed April 18 in Maricopa County Superior Court is seeking to suspend the requirement that Arizona high schoolers pass the AIMS test before graduating, alleging that state funding... […]
Plan to combat global warming calls for more use of hybrid cars, solar energy
A 14-point recommendation to help Arizona trim emissions that contribute to global warming will be given to state and municipal policy-makers, advisory agencies and interest groups on April 24 by... […]
Associations at your service
From lobbying to legislation, groups are a voice to be heard
Session passes 100 days; some call goal unrealistic
Hopefully, nobody picked April 18 in the annual sine die pool at the Capitol. The 100th day of the Second Regular Session of the 47th Legislature — the target date... […]
Ranchers, farmers step up efforts to defeat proposed animal initiative
A coalition of ranching and agricultural groups is intensifying efforts to educate residents about Arizona’s $9 billion agriculture industry and to urge defeat of a proposed initiative they say is... […]
Budget talks with governor loom
Senate president says Napolitano spending plan too high
Upclose with Rep. Laura Knaperek
Tempe Republican focuses on tax cuts, improving education opportunities
