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Newly elected Eckerstrom resigns chairmanship; Weeg out, too
Citing the well being of his party, his family and himself, newly elected Arizona Democratic Party Chairman Paul Eckerstrom stepped down just two weeks after winning the post in a... […]
Corporation Commission takes $3 million hit, anticipates more cuts
The Arizona Corporation Commission took a $3 million hit when lawmakers revised the fiscal 2009 budget, and so far the agency has managed to sidestep layoffs and reductions in services.... […]
House paid $200,000 to attorney Starr in 2008
Attorney Ken Starr represents Arizona in the ELL case. He is shown in this AP file photo as he departs his McLean, Va., home after a jury in Little Rock,... […]
Immigration-related bills introduced in the 2009 Legislature
SENATEChuck Gray: SCM1004 — Urges the U.S. Congress to enact legislation pledging resources to reimburse Arizona for costs incurred by failure of the federal government to control illegal immigration. Jack... […]
Still an Issue: Immigration measures overshadowed by budget, but not completely
In most years, illegal immigration is one of the hottest topics in Arizona politics. But with the state budget in the red by billions of dollars, the usually high-profile issue... […]
10 years later: Voters still confused by Clean Elections
Arizona’s system of publicly funded elections known as Clean Elections remains as murky to voters as ever, despite 10 years of repeated legal assaults, operating over the course of five... […]
The Return of the Budget: Fiscal 2009 Part III
Revenue numbers falling faster than expected, again; revisions might be necessary
Judge postpones appeal on SCA fine
A judge has postponed until next month an appeal by the only known member of a group that was fined $315,000 for violating campaign finance laws.Joel Fox, a captain with... […]
Looking toward FY2010, lawmakers still tweaking FY2009
During a Jan. 30 floor debate, Sen. Meg Burton Cahill, a Democrat from Tempe, appears resigned to Republican-led cuts to schools and universities in the 2009 budget. As legislative committees... […]
Tovar sworn in to replace Gallardo in House
Anna Tovar, who until recently was vice mayor of Tolleson, took the oath of office Feb. 3, becoming the state's newest member of the Arizona House of Representatives.She replaces Democrat... […]
More than 1,000 bills introduced as House filing deadline approaches
House and Senate staff spent the week gathering and filing a “steady stream” of bills from lawmakers still looking to propose legislation before the deadline. In the Senate, 520 bills... […]
Crump keeps committee chair in deal with Adams
Dust-up over budget item caused initial dispute
