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Federal Lawmakers Turn To Getaway Fund-Raisers For Campaign Money
Washington lawmakers traditionally escape D.C. winters by signing on to lobbyist-sponsored junkets at exclusive, warm-weather resorts. Now, in a new twist on an old routine, they’re inviting lobbyists and other... […]
S1276 Expands Lobbying Prohibition To Those Serving On Boards And Commissions
At least one bill affecting prohibited acts by lobbyists has been introduced this year. Sen. Dean Martin, R-6, is sponsoring S1276, which adds boards and commissions and other elected officials... […]
Old Tucson
“This was taken when Tucson first started,” wrote an anonymous “Mom” on the reverse side of this 1945 postcard. “It’s a big city now…Drink your milk and be good…” Unfortunately,... […]
Arizona Among States Giving Inmates Work Outside Prison
Gone are the days of the chain gang. Today, states are finding more creative uses for felons, from saving retired thoroughbreds in Kentucky to growing poinsettias for state buildings in... […]
Eden To Resign As Department Of Health Services Director
Department of Health Services Director Cathy Eden will retire from the post she has held for five years at the end of the legislative session, she announced Feb. 23. “There... […]
Who Stands To Gain In School Vending Machine Issue?
Action for Healthy Kids-AZ feels that it must respond to negative publicity and outright attacks launched against our organization and H2544. The two pieces came in a commentary and then... […]
Unifying School Districts Takes Power Away From Citizens
I have read S1068 with fear and trepidation. I can find nothing in the bill that might suggest a logical reason for “unifying” school districts. [Educators, Lawmakers Discuss District Size,... […]
‘Keep Your Word And Tell The Whole Story’
Lobbyists Offer Views On Being Successful In Current Political Climate
O’Halleran Bills Should Be Applauded, Supported
We live in an age of reason, but to watch some of our state legislators you wouldn’t know it. They live in the “age of the ostrich,” sticking their heads... […]
‘Health Care Conscience Bill’ Is Waste Of Taxpayer Dollars
I’ve read the text of the “health care conscience” bill being considered by Legislature. H2541 would allow pharmacists to refuse prescriptions based on their moral beliefs. Reps. Doug Quelland, R-10;... […]
‘Let’s Play Ball,’ Napolitano Says As She Forms Sports Commission
Former Lawmaker Heads Panel, Targets 2 More Teams For Cactus League
