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Dear Governor Ducey: We don’t like these regulations
Gov. Doug Ducey last month asked Arizonans to tell him what regulations they want sent to the scrap heap, and the people delivered.
House panel approves sales tax exemption for tampons, diapers
The most interesting exchange occurred between Rep. Jay Lawrence, R-Scottsdale, and his seatmate, Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale.
First Democrat to challenge Ducey talks about sex life, debt
Dyer preemptively listed all details about his background, including the not-so-savory ones, in a lengthy press kit.
Ducey: Newborn screening would spare these families from heartbreak and turmoil
It took multiple hospitalizations for various ailments – and hundreds of thousands of dollars – to figure out what was happening to Angel Cortez-Pirie.
Commissioner pursues rules on transparency, electioneering
Picking up where he left off last year, Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns is pursuing rules on transparency and electioneering disclosure for his beleaguered regulatory body.
Ducey proposals would help needy, vulnerable Arizonans
Gov. Doug Ducey announced several plans aimed at the state’s most vulnerable, from the very poor to people suffering from addiction.
Tobin proposes phone fee to pay for rural internet access
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin wants to increase internet access in rural schools and libraries by adding to a small fee paid by customers on their phone bills.
Dem leaders call for end to corporate tax cuts
Arizona Democrats called on the Legislature to end corporate tax cuts as a way to increase state revenues and instead invest the money in education and social services.
Corp Comm deliberations could determine fate of rooftop solar in Arizona
Next week, the Arizona Corporation Commission will finally determine the path forward for rooftop solar energy in the state.
Time limit strikes back: Cut in aid to needy families costs DES millions
The Department of Economic Security has a $9 million shortfall in its child support division caused by repeated limits to TANF, according to a budget request it sent to the Governor’s Office. Without the backfill of funds, DES says its services, like finding child support scofflaws, could be hobbled.
Dems win seats on water conservation board
Democrats won three seats in an important down-ballot race, though the elections for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District board, which manages the Central Arizona Project, are technically non-partisan.
Ken Strobeck: Fighting for cities’ rights – and riding a motorcycle
For the past 11 years, Ken Strobeck has fought for cities’ rights at the Legislature as the director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Strobeck spoke to the Arizona Capitol Times about the tension between states and cities, his time in the Oregon Legislature and motorcycles.
