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Lawmakers with businesses feeling economic pain
Phoenix Republican Rep. Doug Quelland closed his coffee shop, Q’s Coffee Bar, earlier this year when it became clear the neighborhood could not support the business. He says business is... […]
Property tax repeal could put Brewer in tough spot
The $3 billion budget deficit facing Arizona could force Gov. Jan Brewer onto a political tightrope as she pushes lawmakers to approve a temporary tax hike while they urge her... […]
AZ Appeals Court upholds corporate tuition tax credits
Opponents say state Supreme Court challenge could be next
Salmon switches D.C. public relations firms
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon, a Republican, has joined Washington, D.C.-based lobbying and public relations firm Policy Impact Communications as an executive vice president and member of the board of... […]
Brewer requests increased National Guard presence on border
Gov. Jan Brewer on March 11 requested that the federal government put 250 additional National Guard soldiers on Arizona’s border with Mexico.In a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Brewer... […]
Bivens fends off 2 challengers, wins back Dem chairmanship
After a bitter defeat at the ballot last November, Arizona Democrats said they wanted change and ousted the state party chairman. But on March 7, a second vote by party... […]
State, federal cigarette taxes to hit $3 per pack on April 1
AZ officials expect federal hike to reduce smoking - and revenue
AZ House Democratic leader wants budget role
The Arizona House's minority leader said it's premature for fellow Democrats to take a stance on Republican Gov. Jan Brewer's proposed tax increase absent Democrats being asked to participate in... […]
Dems urge Brewer to call special session on child care funding
Governor urges Legislature to restore $18 million in cuts
State officials scramble for federal education funds
The Governor’s Office, along with the state Department of Education, is preparing to apply for education money available in the federal stimulus package.The information relayed during a March 4 committee... […]
