Sen. Johnson won’t seek re-election, makes way for Pearce
Term limits forcing lawmakers to make tough decisions
Lawmaker offers taxpayers chance to be generous
Bill would allow Arizonans to send extra money at tax time
Panel approves vehicle-tax break for some seniors
A legislative panel has approved a measure that exempts senior citizens from paying a vehicle-license tax for one vehicle, as long as they are eligible for property-tax protection.The exemption does... […]
Tight budget could split parties in 2008
Entering a presidential election year with a potential for splits, spats and solutions, the Arizona Legislature faces a troublesome session that one lobbyist summed up in three words: budget, budget,... […]
Presidential nominees will sway AZ elections
Whoever wins the Democratic and Republican nomination for president will have an impact on Arizona elections this year, experts say.ASU Professor Bruce Merrill, a prominent pollster, observes that President Bush... […]
AGs push for increased safety on Myspace.com
Terry Goddard and 49 other attorneys general have entered into an agreement with social networking giant Myspace.com to continue the push for enhanced safety measures meant to protect children from... […]
Freshmen lawmakers, especially Dems, face struggle to get noticed
Legislative process often not what they imagined
Gov. tells lawmakers to focus on future, not budget cuts
Napolitano proposes tuition solutions; lawmakers skeptical
Democrats finding an open door to business community
Republicans tasked with repairing damaged relationship with former allies
Sen. Waring introduces bill to ban officials from questionable ads
A state senator is pursuing legislation that would ban the use of public money for commercials starring elected officials, questioning the advertisements’ effectiveness and the legitimacy of the practice.Sen. Jim... […]
Clinton supporters feel betrayed by Obama endorsement
Arizona began looking like a much friendlier place for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama after Gov. Janet Napolitano endorsed him last week. Many political experts say the endorsement could push... […]
Bee says he can balance congressional bid and job in Legislature
The Republicans’ highest-ranking Senate official said he can juggle between his legislative work and the demands of a congressional campaign, and vowed to maintain cooperation with Democrats in tackling the... […]