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House approves budget bills, awaits talks with Senate
Over the objections of Democrats who say they were excluded from the process, the House of Representatives has passed a budget proposal and will begin negotiating with Senate leaders to... […]
Employer sanctions bill passes Senate
The Arizona Senate today passed a controversial measure that penalizes employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers. After more than an hour of debate, senators also adopted an extensive amendment to... […]
Senate confirms 4 to childcare board; holds 3
The Senate has confirmed four nominees to a state board on childcare but three other nominees to the same board still await hearings. The Senate confirmed the appointment of Rhian... […]
Pearce to McCain: Work or resign
Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, tells reporters why Sen. John McCain should resign (Photo by Bill Coates) An East Valley Republican is calling on Arizona’s senior senator and presidential candidate to... […]
Legislature OKs bill on use of dead soldiers' names
A bill that would have Arizona join at least two other states in making it a crime to use a dead soldier’s name or photo for commercial purposes without family... […]
Senate preparing to pass budget plan
After the House failed to advance its budget yesterday, the Senate is poised to pass its proposal today. “What it means to us is we’re ready to move now,” Burns... […]
DUI bill finally headed to governor
A drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of nearly thrice the legal limit will have to spend 45 days in jail and pay at least $500 in fines, even... […]
Governor vetoes 2 immigration-related bills
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano has vetoed several bills, including a proposal to establish a volunteer militia separate from the National Guard and a measure to prohibit the state from accepting... […]
Bill says HOAs can't stop placement of 'for sale' signs
A homeowners association cannot stop a home owner from displaying a “for sale” sign on his or her property under a bill passed by the Senate today. The bill, S1062,... […]
Senate panel OKs bipartisan budget plan
Devilish details JLBC budget director Richard Stavneak outlines differences between House and Senate budgets to members of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Photo by Bill Coates A budget deal negotiated by... […]
Senate passes a dozen bills, including security force measure
In a flurry of action, the Senate today passed on final reading more than a dozen bills, including a proposal to create a volunteer security force that may be deployed... […]
Democratic lawmakers blast Bush for Iraq spending veto
Just say no to a veto Rep. Steve Farley, D-28, joins a half dozen state Democratic lawmakers today in denouncing President Bush’s veto of Congress’s Iraq funding bill. Photo by... […]
