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Constitutional loophole might allow tax hike without supermajority
A loophole in a constitutional provision that requires two-thirds of lawmakers approve a tax increase might allow legislators to raise taxes to cover massive budget deficits in the next few years […]
Ex-ADOT director tabbed for federal highway job
President Barack Obama has said he plans to nominate former Arizona Department of Transportation director Victor Mendez for administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Mendez, a two-decade ADOT official, was […]
Sen. Waring gets married
Sen. Jim Waring, a Phoenix Republican, got married on March 28 in Tempe.Waring wedded Kitty Enright, a restaurant owner. Enright grew up in Tempe and is a third-generation Arizonan. Waring, […]
Chasing Bioscience
Arizona’s emphasis on gene-based therapy could be the state’s best bet
State explores asset sales as alternative to tax hike
The Arizona State Fairgrounds, state prison complexes and the Department of Agriculture building are among the state properties that could be sold and leased back to the state. The ubiquitous […]
Former EPA official Grumbles to head DEQ, federal prosecutor to lead gaming department
Gov. Jan Brewer named former EPA assistant water chief Benjamin Grumbles as the next director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, while Mark Brnovich, a longtime federal prosecutor with […]
Childhood board sues state over fund sweep
The Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board asked the Arizona Supreme Court on March 30 to prohibit the transfer of interest earnings from the board’s fund to the state […]
Federal law would create competition among drug firms
Federal legislation that would expedite the arrival of generic versions of biotechnology drugs onto the market has stirred up controversy in the U.S. Senate and among the nation’s biotech firms. […]
Girls Have IT: Event aims to show that tech isn
In today's digital world, more and more jobs require degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. But as demand has jumped, studies suggest that few women are pursuing those skills. […]
Arizona lobbyist spending doubles in 10 years
During the past decade, the amount of money spent by lobbyists in Arizona has increased dramatically.From 1997 to 2007, lobbyist spending doubled, according to the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. […]
Special tax districts hang in the balance
Baseball stadiums, university facilities, renewable energy and Tucson
Falling behind schedule
So far, the Legislature has passed one bill, dealing with the fiscal 2009 budget, during the 2009 regular session. All non-budget bills are on hold in the Senate.A cursory review […]
