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Statewide Smoking Ban Arguments Aired
Saying second-hand smoke was the third most pervasive health hazard, Rep. Linda Lopez, D-29, launched a lengthy House Health Committee hearing March 4 on H2629, which would prohibit smoking in […]
Senator’s City Tax Incentive Bill Dies
Although he failed in a second attempt to discourage municipal tax incentives for business development, first-term Sen. Jack Harper says he has given cities and towns a punch-in-the-eye warning to […]
Napolitano Urges Legislators: ‘Get Down To Real Business’
Governor Napolitano says it is time for the Legislature to begin dealing with issues other than abortion and same-sex marriage. After responding to questions about the controversial social issues at […]
John M. Jacobs And The Arizona “Super Farm”
John M. Jacobs came to Arizona when the American Depression was at its height. He was over $40,000 in debt when he arrived, but over the next 40 years, he […]
Fitness Group Supports School Control Over Vending Machines
The name and mission of the Arizona Fitness and Nutrition Coalition seem to collide. The group, which lobbies Arizona legislators on educational issues, promotes physical education and health programs in […]
State Chamber Launches PAC To Aid Pro-Business Candidates
Hoping to tap into political action committee funds that are collected in Arizona but are often spent outside the state, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce has launched a PAC to […]
Electronics, Elections And E-mails
How Lobbying At The Capitol Has Changed Over The Years
John M. Jacobs And The Arizona “Super Farm”
John M. Jacobs came to Arizona when the American Depression was at its height. He was over $40,000 in debt when he arrived, but over the next 40 years, he […]
Retired ‘Capitol Times’ Managing Editor David Hurlbert Dies At 62
David J. Hurlbert, managing editor of the Arizona Capitol Times from 1993 until his retirement in 2001, died Feb. 19. He was 62. He leaves his wife Linda, three children, […]
Senate Panel, House Reject Driver’s License Bill For Illegal Immigrant
Legislation that would permit illegal border crossers to obtain Arizona driver licenses appears dead for now. The House on Feb. 25 voted 40-16 against H2355, which would permit people to […]
