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University students descend on Capitol to lobby lawmakers
Matt Herlihy, a junior majoring in political science at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus, talks Feb. 19 with Rep. David Lujan, D-Phoenix, during the Arizona Students’ Association’s 21st annual Student... […]
Clergy, teachers could face tougher penalties for sex with children
Priests and other clergymen were added to the list of people who will face a stiffer penalty for having sex with a minor who is at least 15 years old... […]
Clergy, teachers could face tougher penalties for sex with children
Priests and other clergymen were added to the list of people who will face a stiffer penalty for having sex with a minor who is at least 15 years old... […]
Senate panel approves bill on guns on campus
A Senate panel has voted above objections from law enforcement to let college students and staff arm themselves inside the state’s community colleges and universities. But the proposal approved in... […]
Renzi says he won't step down
An Arizona congressman indicted last week for fraud and extortion stemming from a federal land swap he orchestrated has said he will remain in office while he fights the corruption... […]
Credit-freeze bill advances
A proposal to give Arizonans another tool to combat identity theft advanced Feb. 25 following a hearing in the state Senate. The bill aims to aid consumers by allowing them... […]
Flake misses spot on Approps
Despite support from key anti-spending groups around Washington, Sixth District Congressman Jeff Flake was bypassed for a slot on the coveted House Appropriations Committee earlier this month after a competitive... […]
Diverse groups lend support to off-highway vehicle fee
Representatives of groups as diverse as the Sierra Club and a hunting organization have urged lawmakers to approve legislation that would make off-highway vehicle owners pay an annual registration fee.“We... […]
Nurses demonstrate in favor of bill to limit patient counts
A demonstrator waits for other nurses to join a protest Feb. 14 at the Arizona State Capitol. The nurses demonstrated in support of H2041, sponsored by Tom Prezelski, D-Tucson, which... […]
Bill targeting lying lobbyists advances
Lawmakers in committee have approved a proposal to penalize lobbyists who lie by barring them from the practice for three years. The bill by Sen. Ron Gould of Lake Havasu... […]
