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Supporters: 2 studios would not build without incentives
Could Arizona be the next Mecca for film production companies? Supporters of a bill that aims to extend tax credits for film producers believe the state has that potential. They say it has the scenery, the proximity to California and the ability to develop a talent pool that would be sufficient for big-time productions.
Fledgling film industry may lose out on tax credits
Supporters of a bill that aims to extend tax credits for motion picture companies face a new hurdle: A fiscal analysis shows the program would cost the state as much as $40 million beginning in fiscal 2012.
Yearly HOA fight continues with bills over parking, ham radios
A bill that would ban homeowners associations from regulating parking on public roadways is one of several measures filed this session that would change the way homeowner associations operate.
Arizona poised to sue feds over health care
The Legislature is moving ahead with plans to give Gov. Jan Brewer and lawmakers the authority to sue the federal government over the health care law, even though lawmakers pushing for a lawsuit were unable to fully explain the legal basis for a court challenge.
DES: Keep filing unemployment papers
The Department of Economic Security is encouraging Arizonans receiving unemployment benefits to continue checking in and filing paperwork as normal, despite a hold on federal benefits.
State agencies, universities ignore energy-reduction law
Back in 2003, lawmakers passed a law that required state agencies and universities to reduce their energy consumption by 10 percent by the end of 2008. The legislation had overwhelming bipartisan support, but the results were disappointing.
McComish still seeking Cubs solution; Campbell worried about Brewers
Representatives Chad Campbell and John McComish joined Mesa lobbyist John MacDonald and Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox March 26 for an hour-long debate hosted by the Valley Citizens League at the Irish Cultural Center. Sitting at a table with peanuts and Cracker Jacks, the four talked about possible solutions to keeping the Chicago Cubs in Mesa without making fans of other teams in the Cactus Le[...]
Brewer may call special session for health care lawsuit
Gov. Jan Brewer may call a special session to get legislative approval for a lawsuit challenging the health care bill passed by Congress.
Mayors blame state government for fiscal woes
The mayors of Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler say years of bad planning by Arizona's government threatens the financial future of their cities and others around the state.
Mayes, Dranias clash during debate on renewable energy
To hear Kris Mayes explain it, the super-heated debate over the use of solar energy and other renewable resources to help power the state has simmered down.
Sinema: State will lose $7B with KidsCare elimination
Arizona is risking nearly $7 billion in annual federal funding for health care by eliminating a children's health insurance program in the budget that was signed into law last week, Democratic lawmakers said.
Looking to lend: Credit unions seeking authority to expand business loans
Credit unions, which have been less affected by the recession than other financial institutions, are seeking the authority to make more business loans to their members. All they need is an act of Congress.
