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Stimulus to provide $15.8 million for BLM projects
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is slated to receive $15.8 million in federal stimulus money for 54 projects in Arizona, with a large portion dedicated to renewable energy projects.
Thomas alters policy on criminal prosecution in photo enforcement cases
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has altered its policy on photo enforcement violations to allow criminal prosecution under certain circumstances.
Mecum issues statement
Arizona Republican Party Executive Director Brett Mecum issued a statement May 7, saying he doesn't think his arrest on May 6 will impact his ability to work for the party.
Top GOP staffer arrested at party headquarters
Arizona Republican Party Executive Director Brett Mecum was arrested at party headquarters May 6 for speeding and reckless driving.
House panel moves all 10 budget bills despite Democrat opposition
A budget crafted by House Republicans has cleared the first hurdle, gaining committee approval May 5 by a party-line vote, though it is unclear when the proposal will be taken up by the entire chamber.
House Approps advances budget bill on 8-5 vote
A House panel voted along party lines May 5 to approve a fiscal 2010 budget bill that relies on $630 million in spending cuts and taking another $394 million from other dedicated funds.
Brewer pressed for stimulus details, rebuffs lawmakers’ requests
Legislative leaders have been stymied for more than a month in their effort to coax Gov. Jan Brewer to divulge how she intends to spend federal stimulus money, despite several informal requests and a letter signed by the House speaker and the Senate president.
A full transcript of the April 17 letter to Brewer
Dear Governor Brewer: For the last two months, we have met with your staff on a regular basis to discuss ongoing budget issues, tax reform and progress related to the federal stimulus funds. Concurrently, members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have continued their work toward a legislative budget proposal. We have spent considerable time with the members providing educational[...]
5 questions to ask before considering a reverse mortgage
1. Do you really need a reverse mortgage? Why are you interested in these loans? What would you do with the money you would get from one? Are the needs you intend to meet really worth the high total cost of these loans? If you want to take a dream vacation, a reverse mortgage is a very expensive way to pay for it. Investing the money from these loans is an especially bad idea, because the loan [...]
Brewer announces several appointments, including Gutier
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 1 announced a handful of staff appointments, including Alberto Gutier as director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety - even though Gutier has been running the office for several weeks now.
This week in the Senate: Approps Committee eyeing May 5
Most Senate committees have cleared their calendars this week, expecting leadership to push hard for an agreement on the budget and in anticipation of a Senate Appropriations hearing on May 5. Committees that are scheduled to meet will tackle executive nominations in hearings that are expected to be relatively short and quick.
Konopnicki says he’ll need $2.5M to defeat U.S. Rep. Kirkpatrick
State Rep. Bill Konopnicki, a Safford Republican, is considering a run for U.S. House in a swing district that just last year elected freshman Democrat Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick.
