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McCain can fix down-ballot GOP woes, strategists say
In spite of a New York Times article published Feb. 21 that suggested he had a questionable relationship with a telecommunications lobbyist, and despite well-documented tiffs with many members of […]
Move to strengthen conflict-of-interest laws draws opposition (8201)
A Tempe Democrat said the state’s conflict-of-interest laws don’t prevent lawmakers from voting on bills that may benefit them financially and often leave the public in the dark about the […]
Gould wants overtime exempted from income tax
A Senate panel today rejected a proposal to exempt overtime wages from the state income tax. The bill by Sen. Ron Gould, R-3, would have created an individual income tax […]
Flake changes mind about congressional campaign
Sen. Jake Flake of Snowflake has decided not to run for the U.S. House seat that will be vacated by Republican Congressman Rick Renzi.“I’ve decided that I want to stay […]
Industry leaders join together on guest-worker program
Senate Minority Leader Marsha Arzberger and Rep. Bill Konopnicki, R-5, stood with industry representatives on the Capitol lawn Feb. 11 to support an Arizona guest-worker program to fill employment gaps […]
Sen. Johnson to oppose all measures until budget solved
Lawmaker vows to vote against her own bills
Pima County to drop trust land mining suit
TUCSON — Pima County officials have decided to drop a lawsuit seeking to block mining lease renewal on state trust land near a county-owned conservation preserve. County lawyers told the […]
Shortage of restaurant inspectors in Pima County
TUCSON — Some Tucson restaurants haven’t been inspected for more than a year because there aren't enough inspectors within the Pima County Health Department. In January, the department filled nine […]
Arizonans gave Paul a boost in fourth quarter
Maverick presidential candidate Ron Paul rode a national wave of Internet fundraising to collect more money in Arizona last quarter than any candidate except John McCain, according to Federal Election […]
Stop-and-go budget efforts continue to delay solution
Napolitano changes budget outlook after gloomy January
