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Ducey pursues damage control in dealing with flawed agency heads
Three agency directors appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey were forced out by the governor in 2016 amid concerns they acted out of line right under the governor’s nose.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce sues to block new minimum wage law
The state chamber, joined by several local chambers, and two Arizona taxpayers and restaurant owners, filed a complaint this morning seeking an immediate injunction against Proposition 206.
State will provide emergency funds to offset minimum wage hike
Arizona health officials announced an emergency infusion of funds to help offset the costs of the state’s new minimum wage.
Stealing an American flag would be a felony under Kavanagh bill
Stealing an American flag could soon be a felony in Arizona.
Policy designed to protect employees not followed at DES
Officials at the Department of Economic Security didn’t always follow agency policy or state law requiring human resources staffers review all firings of government workers.
Incorrect report on DES employee’s departure filed but never processed
Department of Economic Security officials never processed a personnel form that stated an employee who was fired had instead requested to retire because the agency lacked evidence to support that claim.
Fired DES worker says personnel file altered
An employee fired by the Department of Economic Security says his personnel file was altered without his permission to reflect that he retired.
Hobbs announces Senate Dem committee assignments
Senate Democrats gained a vote on the committee first responsible for approving a budget, but lost voting power on two other committees for the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session.
Marilyn Rodriguez: Giving ASU students an inside look at lobbying
Veridus lobbyist Marilyn Rodriguez spent the past six weeks teaching a first-of-its-kind class at Arizona State University: An inside look at the world of lobbying.
‘Late early ballots’ break in favor of Republicans this year
Last-minute ballots helped some Republican candidates and conservative causes surge to victory after Election Night, reversing the historical trend of late-counted ballots favoring Arizona Democrats.
After firing hundreds, Arizona DES director forced to resign
Department of Economic Security Director Tim Jeffries was forced to resign today amid reports that he's fired hundreds of state workers and used a state plane to fly to Nogales to celebrate with employees who gave up their job protections.
Senate announces committee chairs, GOP members
Senate President-elect Steve Yarbrough has reduced the number of committees on which senators will serve for the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session.
