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The Big Fix: Lawmakers scramble to meet self-imposed budget deadline
Were it not for the brisk air outside, one might think it was sine die night, as lawmakers hung around the Capitol until well after sunset, waiting for word that […]
Eckerstrom surprises Bivens, takes over as Dem chairman
It was certainly the political surprise of the year thus far when, on Jan. 24, Don Bivens walked into the Wyndam Hotel in downtown Phoenix as the unchallenged head of […]
Final vote expected today on budget fix
House Appropriations Committee Chairman John Kavanagh oversees a Jan. 29 hearing on a 2009 budget fix pushed by Republicans and opposed by Democrats. Lawmakers are getting ready to vote on the […]
University students, presidents protest big hits to higher ed
Christopher Kiefer joined the crowd — some 2,000 Arizona college students protesting proposed budget cuts to state universities.He carried a sign that stated “no more cuts.” It showed Lilliputian-size lawmakers […]
ASU mandates unpaid leave for all employees
All Arizona State University employees will be placed on a rotating, unpaid leave of absence between now and the end of June to help the university meet required cuts of […]
Bennett sworn in as secretary of state
In the same crowded hall where Jan Brewer took her oath as secretary of state six years ago, former Senate President Ken Bennett was officially sworn in as her replacement.About […]
Brewer transition team faces unique challenges
Transition team members Chuck Coughlin and Doug Cole answer questions from the Valley Citizens League regarding Gov. Brewer’s policies, staff choices and budget plans. Since Janet Napolitano announced that she […]
University students and presidents protest big cuts to higher ed
Christopher Kiefer joined the crowd – some 2,000 Arizona college students protesting proposed budget cuts to state universities. He carried a sign that stated "no more cuts." It showed Lilliputian-size […]
Democrats watch TV coverage of Obama inauguration
Roughly 300 excited Arizona Democrats celebrated the inauguration of President Barack Obama Jan. 20 at Stoudemire’s restaurant in downtown Phoenix. The crowd joined others across the nation in watching the […]
Arizona’s ‘Gardener’ – Brewer sets out to prune state government
Jan Brewer is sworn as governor by Chief Justice Ruth McGregor. A day after taking the oath of office, Arizona’s new governor ordered an internal review of policies enacted under […]
Beverage, restaurant and hotel leaders form group
Leaders of the alcohol, hospitality and tourism industries have formed a collective front amid a bleak economic climate and after having swallowed some of the toughest drunk-driving laws in the […]
