What’s on tap for payday lenders — closer scrutiny or closure≠
Before the Legislature decides the fate of the payday loan industry, it needs to know who the industry serves and what, if any, problems exist and can be fixed, a... […]
The eagle has landed — in federal court
Feathers could fly as legal eagles fight over whether the bald eagle in Arizona should be stricken from the endangered species list.A Western-based environmental group sued the U.S. Interior Department... […]
For the second time, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns will host its annual Capitol reception this month in the Rose Garden.
After many years of hosting the event on the Senate lawn, the organization decided to change the location and time last year in hopes of generating a larger turnout.“We had... […]
Mexican politicians say migrants returning because of AZ law
Politicians from the Mexican state bordering Arizona say they are receiving reports of migrants who are “self-deporting” and landing in border communities because of Arizona’s employer sanctions law. The full... […]
Lawmaker seeks tough penalty for lobbyists who lie
At least two measures target the AZ lobbyist community
Bill would require loan officers to be licensed
Sen. Jay Tibshraeny, R-Chandler, is following up on his successful mortgage fraud legislation passed last year with another bill aimed at protecting Arizona homebuyers by requiring all loan originators to... […]
Governor wants to shift inmates to save money
Gov. Janet Napolitano plans to rely on shifting some inmates from state prisons to county jails, new revenue from highway photo radar tickets and borrowing to build new schools to... […]
School leaders: ELL model will cost Arizona $358 million
Implementation to begin in fall 2008
Dem plan targets tax cuts, sets up clash with Republicans
Ideology over government size will complicate budget battle
35,519 new voters eligible for Feb. 5 presidential primary
More newbies choose Dems over GOP
Tucscon lawmaker sworn in
The House of Representatives has a full complement of lawmakers once again, now that a Tucson Democrat was sworn in to replace a legislator who resigned earlier this month to... […]