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Becky Nutt: A sophisticated lawmaker and ‘boonie’ who lives off the grid
Republican Rep. Becky Nutt of Clifton is a self-proclaimed “boonie woman” who lives on a homestead ranch deep in rural eastern Arizona. But she also has a more refined side.
House OKs firefighter workers’ comp bills covering cancers, heart diseases
A pair of bills to increase workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters who contract diseases in the line of duty easily passed the Arizona House of Representatives on February 21 after a few last-minute amendments.
Close to the structure of power, African American Commission strives to be heard
Housed just two floors from the Secretary of State’s Office and four from the governor, the Arizona Commission on African American Affairs is close to the power structure at the state Capitol.
Douglas wants more than Ducey’s funding assurances for unfinished IT work
Ducey’s assurance isn’t enough, said Douglas’s spokesman, Stefan Swiat. The department wants the governor’s office and the Arizona Legislature to publicly spell out how much exactly they will set aside for the IT needs, he said.
4 Superior Court judges among 5 nominees for appointments
A state commission has nominated four Superior Court judges and another attorney for appointments to fill two vacancies on the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Experts: Science behind ‘abortion reversal’ is flawed
Lawmakers in several states are considering requirements for doctors to inform women seeking medical abortions about an unproven procedure called "abortion reversal."
From classroom to chatroom: how teachers risk crossing the line with students
Investigators said it started with a World of Warcraft game: A 16-year-old girl joined a team with her teacher and then entered into a private chat, which spiraled into online advances by the teacher and suggestions of meeting outside of school.
Hard choices ahead as officials look at future of Navajo power plant
Despite pledges to look for alternatives, closing the Navajo Generating Station in Page could devastate the local economy, where hundreds of jobs rely on the plant and affiliated coal mine and where experts see few, if any, workable solutions.
Lawmakers contemplate boosting car insurance liability coverage
The Senate on Monday gave preliminary approval to boosting the amount of liability coverage required to drive in Arizona to $25,000 for injuries caused to any one person and $50,000 for all injuries in a single accident. Current law mandates only $15,000 and $30,000 coverage, respectively.
Pupils are closer to getting 50 minutes of unstructured recess
Without dissent, the state House on February 20 gave preliminary approval to a requirement that students in kindergarten through fifth grade be given at least 50 minutes of “unstructured recess.” HB2082 needs a final roll-call vote before going to the Senate.
Immigration enforcement not priority for Coconino officials
Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll has urged immigrants not to fear contacting local officers if they are in distress or have a tip regarding criminal activity.
Bill cutting required auto glass coverage appears dead
An effort by insurance companies to remove a requirement that they provide free auto glass replacement for customers who buy full coverage policies appears dead for this legislative session.
