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Huppenthal eyes top education post in exploratory committee
Sen. John Huppenthal, a Republican from Chandler, has filed an exploratory committee for the post of Arizona's chief education official for 2010. The senator filed the paperwork with the Secretary […]
Brewer unveils stimulus Web site
Gov. Jan Brewer on March 18 unveiled a Web site dedicated to tracking Arizona's portion of the federal stimulus package. The site, http://www.azrecovery.gov/, provides information regarding the money made available […]
Brewer: Opposition to tax hike proposal "discouraging"
As she continued touting her five-point economic recovery proposal on a statewide tour, Gov. Jan Brewer said she is discouraged by the uncompromising opposition among some legislators to her proposal […]
Senate Democrats enter press room fray
Senate Democrats said they are concerned over the decision to move the press office out of the Senate building in the near future. In a press briefing March 18, Democrats […]
Partisan floor battle brewing over bill on teacher contracts
A Senate panel led by Republicans has approved a bill that would push back the deadline until June 15 for school administrators to offer new contracts to teachers, but Democrats […]
Brewer announces staff additions
Gov. Jan Brewer on March 18 announced several additions to her staff. The Governor's Office named Linda Stiles as director of boards and commissions, Rebecca Hecksel as deputy director of […]
Dems: Bill to delay teacher contracts a political move
Legislative Democrats and an official from the state's largest teacher union said a proposal to delay notifying teachers if they would have a job after this school year is designed […]
Treasurer says AZ needs day-to-day loans to stay afloat
State already used $307M in stimulus money to make payroll
House Dems outline actions needed to receive stimulus benefits
House Democrats have identified eight things that need to happen for Arizona to receive its full share of federal stimulus aid, about half of which will require legislative action. Lawmakers […]
Goddard to Senate: Cooperation needed to behead smuggling "monster"
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard told the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 17 that state and federal officials must work together to "go after the head of the monster," referring […]
James joins Shadegg staff
After two stabs at GOP chair, Lisa James has settled in as deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. John Shadegg – a signal that the Republican congressman isn't planning to […]
AZ considers using inmates to clean Capitol
The state is considering using inmates for custodial services at the Arizona Capitol in an effort to save money. The proposal, which is under review but has already raised eyebrows […]
