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House Dems offer budget plan that raises taxes, suspends tax credits
House Democrats have proposed solving the state's fiscal crisis with minimal spending cuts, instead relying heavily on suspending tax credits, increasing taxes on wealthy Arizonans and homeowners, accounting gimmicks and... […]
Single-payer health care bill introduced in US Senate
Senate members are considering a bill that would replace the country's existing employer-based health care model with a single-payer form similar to the models used in Europe. Sen. Bernie Sanders,... […]
Federal legislation would foster competition among pharmaceutical firms
Federal legislation that would expedite the arrival of generic versions of biotechnology drugs onto the market has stirred up controversy in the Senate and among the nation's biotech firms. Senators... […]
Girls Have IT: Event aims to show that tech isn
In today's digital world, more and more jobs require degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. But as demand has jumped, studies suggest that few women are pursuing those skills.... […]
This week in the Senate: Small-group budget meetings
Senate Republicans will resume "small-group" budget meetings this week. Republican leadership briefed caucus members last week about the Senate Appropriations Committee's budget package. Members described the meetings as an overview... […]
MCSO deputy will appeal campaign-finance violation today
A sheriff's deputy will have his day in court today, eight months after a group he organized made the first of two large, anonymous donations to the Arizona Republican Party.... […]
Hall of Fame quarterback warns lawmakers against cuts to infant screening
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly visited the Arizona Capitol to advocate for funding to pay for medical screening for infants. Hunter Kelly was born Feb. 14, 1997, in... […]
Capitol Quotes, March 27, 2009
Rep. Sam Crump “It’s frustrating that our hands seem to be tied.” — Rep. Sam Crump, a Republican from Anthem, on a provision in the state’s photo-enforcement contract that permits... […]
Nearly $200 million from stimulus aims for greener Arizona
Arizona looks to be on the road to a greener future, with nearly $200 million in federal stimulus money paving the way.The money aims to help the state, local governments... […]
Renewable energy bills piling up
Advocates in the Legislature are making a push to lower residents’ utility rates, attract businesses to Arizona and ease the burden on the state’s power grid with a series of... […]
Brewer creating list of sellable state property
Guv: Selling certain assets is simply not feasible
AZ Supreme Court shoots down 2 voucher programs
The Arizona Supreme Court decided unanimously that two school-voucher programs designed to assist children with disabilities and those under foster care are unconstitutional.The state’s high court ruled March 25 that... […]
