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NCSL forum focuses on immigration
Immigration, education, health care and energy are just four of the issues discussed among the more than 700 legislators from across the country who gathered in Phoenix Nov. 28-30 for […]
New computer system takes closer look at individual taxpayers
Same taxes, new computerKristine Ward, Department of Revenue deputy director, says the BRITS computer replaces an old system that was not up to handling Internet services and complex tax returns. […]
Taking care of National Guard families at Christmas
Countless American military personnel deployed overseas will receive Christmas care packages in the coming weeks, but lawmakers and local businesses are teaming up to ensure that the families of Arizona’s […]
Senator hopes to address adoption delays
There are more than 2,300 children in the state’s foster care system awaiting adoption, and one senator said she and her husband want to bring one — or two — […]
Officials express concerns over federal sex registry law
Policy-makers and state officers are wary juveniles would be swept up in the registry requirements of a federal law that creates a national database for sex offenders.The prevailing sentiment among […]
Constitutionality of Clean Elections challenged again
Another Clean Elections challengeInstitute for Justice attorney Tim Keller (left) joins state Treasurer Dean Martin in announcing plans to file an amended lawsuit against the Arizona Cleans Elections law. The […]
Credit report freeze bill would target ID theft
Talks between a Democratic senator and a Republican representative ended on a high note after they reached consensus on key points of legislation that aims to curb identity theft. The […]
Bill limit legislation aims for ‘streamlined’ sessions
A group of freshmen legislators are hoping they can speed up the legislative process and produce better policy at the same time by putting strict limitations on how many bills […]
Health insurance program for small business in ‘financial meltdown’
A state-run health insurance program for small businesses is hemorrhaging money and doesn’t have the infrastructure in place to collect or analyze the data that could pull the system out […]
Rules are different to vote in presidential primary
Only registered Democrats or Republicans are permitted to cast ballots in the state’s presidential primary on Feb. 5, 2008.“The national parties want only registered members of the party to cast […]
State to receive millions in earmark funds
Members of the Arizona Congressional delegation, aided by President Bush, have inserted more than $700 million in special funding measures benefiting the state this year, according to groups that keep […]
GADA technical assistance grants up for grabs
A total of $200,000 has been approved by the Greater Arizona Development Authority’s (GADA) Board of Directors for the group’s 2008 Technical Assistance grants. The purpose of the grants is […]
