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Lawmaker Wants To Ban Fees For Gift Cards
If Sen. Barbara Leff has her way, Arizona will join the ranks of about half a dozen other states that regulate fees charged on gift cards. But while California, Connecticut, […]
Panel Backs Reducing Property Tax Burden On Business
A committee tasked with suggesting ways for the state to increase economic development has made several recommendations to the Legislature, including backing a plan to reduce the commercial property tax […]
Shoot-Out At The ‘Arizona Kicker’
This apparent shoot-out took place at the offices of the Arizona Kicker in Flagstaff around 1900. The Kicker was a short-lived humorous weekly that was not above staging a phony […]
McCain: ‘Immigration Reform Vitally Needed’
A promise made to help win approval of an intelligence reorganization bill may open a window for Congress to take comprehensive action on immigration, Sen. John McCain said Dec. 13. […]
JLBC Increases Mileage, Lodging Reimbursement Rates For State Employees
The Joint Legislative Budget Committee approved an increase in mileage reimbursement for state employees using private vehicles and aircraft, though they left the door open to implement a two-tiered mileage […]
Bennett Won't Run For Governor In 2006
State Senate President Ken Bennett says he’s not running for governor in 2006. Mr. Bennett, about to begin his fourth two-year term in the Senate, said he’s shelving his earlier […]
Mundell To Be Next Presiding Judge
The Arizona Supreme Court on Dec. 8 announced its selection of Associate Presiding Judge Barbara Mundell to serve as presiding judge for a five-year term starting July 1. Ms. Mundell […]
Arizona Initiative Puts Spotlight On Immigration Reform
A ballot initiative passed by Arizona voters that is designed to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving some public benefits is resonating through the country and reviving debate over federal immigration […]
73% Of Abused Teens Run Afoul Of Law
Three-quarters of abused and neglected teenagers have been in trouble with the law in Arizona, according to a new report by the Arizona Supreme Court. The Arizona Dual Jurisdiction Study […]
Application Deadline For Clean Elections Seat Is Dec. 17
The deadline for applying to fill a seat that is opening on the state Citizens Clean Elections Commission has been set at Dec. 17. Applications must be completed and submitted […]
Tucson School District Considers Allowing Ads On Buses
Some school buses in Tucson may start displaying ads for businesses that want to pay to promote their products or services. Tucson Unified School District officials are studying the idea […]
State Adds 1,000 New Prison Cells To Ease Overcrowding
Overcrowding at Arizona prisons will be reduced by more than one-third when expansions at three prisons are opened the week of Dec. 13. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Cam Hunter said […]
