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Evolution battle flares in states
Creationism versus evolution in schools has been for many years a battle in the nation’s culture war, and these days it’s no different. Texas had an evolution casualty in the... […]
UofA scientist developing ways to track dust storms
TUCSON — A University of Arizona scientist is creating models to identify sources of airborne dust and other matter, as well as to anticipate where it will all end up.... […]
U.S. bill specifies state spending on higher education
New legislation being considered by Congress would force states to spend a minimum amount on higher education based on their past spending — or lose some federal funds. The provision... […]
States lead push for paid sick days as flu season picks up
With this year’s flu epidemic in full swing, nearly half of all U.S. workers who fall ill or have sick kids must decide whether to stay home and lose wages... […]
Acceleration of adoption process passes first test
The Senate has taken steps to address delays in adopting children who are under the state’s care, a lament more starkly illustrated by the experience of a lawmaker who felt... […]
Senate panel unanimously approves Rataczak nomination
Adjutant general confirmation advances
Legislative committee considers bill to confront school shootings
A committee of the Arizona Legislature is weighing arguments made Feb. 18 over a proposal to let concealed-weapons permit-holders bring guns to K-12 schools, community colleges and universities. The Senate’s... […]
Bill to kill pest control commission advances
A state agency that oversees the pest control industry is a step closer to extermination.On Feb. 20, the House Commerce Committee voted 8-0 to forward a bill, H2822, that would... […]
Energy bill sparks opposition
The way Rep. Lucy Mason describes it, the Omnibus Energy Act of 2008 is a work in progress. The way some groups have been gunning for it, H2766 looks more... […]
Committees OK budget fixes
Rainy day fund tapped to bail out state in current fiscal year
Bills expand college tuition waiver for military
Benefit could be transferred to family members
Judicial controversy unfolds: Merit selection or Clean Elections?
Is it a case of poison as a cure?The cure in this case is Clean Elections, Arizona’s system of publicly funded campaigns for statewide and legislative candidates. The malady, some... […]
