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Tax Group Urges Lawmakers To Target Spending Formulas
Lawmakers have an opportunity to repair or simplify statutory formulas that are driving up state spending, Michael Hunter of the Arizona Tax Research Association (ATRA) told members of the House […]
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 […]
New ‘School Choice’ Groups To Campaign In Arizona
Two new organizations that will promote school voucher programs and other “school choice” issues across the nation are close to launching operations in Phoenix. Clint Bolick, vice president and one […]
Bennett Promises ‘Bipartisan’ Probe Of Prison Standoff
Democrats might get an equal voice on a joint House-Senate committee that eventually will receive and analyze two investigations into the hostage taking at Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis that began […]
