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Lakers’ Phil Jackson comments on Arizona immigration law, triggers protest
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson refused to criticize Arizona's new immigration law, triggering a backlash among activists who plan a protest outside Staples Center on Monday night.
Trespassing law may turn more illegal immigrants into citizens
Arizona’s new immigration law may have been aimed at deporting as many illegal immigrants as possible, but an ironic side effect will allow more undocumented residents to apply for temporary work visas and permanent U.S. citizenship, according to research by the Arizona Capitol Times.
Austin officials vote to boycott Arizona
The Austin City Council has voted to cut business and travel ties with Arizona to protest the state's new law targeting illegal immigrants.
Blizzard of bills: Brewer signs 338, vetoes 14
After a flurry of action in the final weeks of the legislative session, Gov. Jan Brewer wound up signing a total of 338 bills while vetoing 14.
Burns orchestrated state comp fund privatization amid some concerns
Senate President Bob Burns helped hurry the passage of a bill, signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer on May 7, which cuts ties between the State Compensation Fund and state government.
Martin says IOUs, loans likely again in 2011
State Treasurer Dean Martin predicted the state will continue issuing IOUs in the next fiscal year and said Arizona soon will have to reauthorize a $700 million line of credit with Bank of America.
Brewer signs foreclosure notification bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill requiring mortgage lenders to try to work with homeowners to avoid foreclosures.
Brewer signs bill banning racially divisive classes
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 11 signed a bill that prohibits public schools from teaching racially divisive courses, which takes aim at classes such at the Tucson Unified School District’s Raza Studies program.
Brewer vetoes light bulb bill, signs dozens more
In a surprise move, Gov. Jan Brewer on May 11 vetoed a proposal that aims to defy the federal government over the regulation of light bulbs.
For many lawmakers, disclosures don’t provide estimate of holdings’ total value
Among other things, financial disclosure forms require lawmakers to list assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real property to identify potential conflicts of interest. Lawmakers also have to assign broad ranges of value to each asset. But estimating the maximum total value of a lawmaker’s holdings is impossible in many cases. The reason: The forms have an uppermost range of “more th[...]
Brewer: No tax cuts while asking for tax hike
Gov. Jan Brewer said she will not approve corporate tax cuts after asking Arizonans to support a temporary sales tax increase, apparently closing the door on the cuts sought by conservative lawmakers and the business community.
Senate President Burns plans retirement
Senate President Bob Burns, who was first elected as a lawmaker in 1988, is retiring from the Legislature.
