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New policy, election cycle cause spike in late lobbyist filings
The end of the election cycle and the advent of new policies at the Secretary of State’s Office have led to a monumental spike in the number of lobbyists who are overdue in filing their annual spending reports.
Brewer extends suspension of agency rulemaking
Uncertainty looms over all non-budget bills in the Legislature, and no one knows when, or if, lawmakers will have time to address issues such as a proposed one-year moratorium on state agency rulemaking.
Budget deadlines become a moving target
A lawmaker half-jokingly predicted several weeks ago that this year’s legislative session might turn out to be the session that never ends. For now at least, it is shaping up to be the session of cancelled budget hearings.
Expecting the exodus: AZ’s attempt to lure California businesses east
Picture a horde of California’s most successful business owners standing on the western bank of the Colorado River, peering longingly across the water. For years they’ve run their offices and factories in the Golden State, but high taxes and burdensome regulations have taken their toll.
Homecare a lifesaver for many seniors, but funding is in jeopardy
Charles Harper married his high-school sweetheart, Charlotte, 20 years after graduation. They had rekindled an old romance at a high school reunion. The couple lived in a nice Mamaroneck, N.Y., townhouse and had good jobs. Things changed, though, one day in early 2001 when Charlotte was walking to work. She collapsed when an aneurysm burst in her brain stem, and a blood clot left her paralyzed [...]
Reverse mortgages: Look before you leap
As seniors see their 401K savings shrink and the value of their homes plummet, the prospect of taking out a reverse mortgage seems like an option that’s almost too good to be true.
Changes to budget plan could spike support from some members
The biggest differences between the Republican budget proposal released April 27 and a draft leaked to the press a month earlier were two components designed to generate more than $500 million in revenue without raising taxes. And those two ideas have created the biggest backlash against the latest proposal.
‘Lying’ infects Clean Elections hearing on complaint against Quelland
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission has postponed a decision that could result in the removal from office of Rep. Doug Quelland, buying commissioners more time to unravel a soured relationship between the north Phoenix Republican and a Valley political consultant.
Clean Elections Commission delays action on complaint against Quelland
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission on April 30 postponed a decision that could result in the removal from office of Rep. Doug Quelland, buying commissioners more time to unravel a soured relationship between the north Phoenix Republican and a Valley political consultant.
Arizona’s general fund back in black
Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin said the state general fund has repaid short-term loans taken out to cover day-to-day spending, but warned that the state may have to borrow again in the near future if federal stimulus funds aren't received soon.
Clean Elections official says Quelland broke campaign law; lawmaker could face ouster
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission this morning could decide to take the monumental step of beginning a process to remove north Phoenix Rep. Doug Quelland from office.
Brewer mulling legality of taking city fees; third try for Senate Approps hearing
Republican budget proposals have been circulated at the Capitol for several days now, but lawmakers have cancelled three separate committee hearings during the past week intended to address the fiscal 2010 budget shortfall.
