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Revision of DUI ignition device bill dies
A Republican senator decided to let her measure dealing with treatment of drunk drivers die on the last day of session rather than send it to the governor. The reason […]
Bill imposes new oversight over rail projects
Responding to concerns about projects proposed by Union Pacific, the Arizona Legislature has voted to impose new state regulatory oversight of railroad projects involving auctions of state trust land or […]
Couple to build ethanol refinery in northern Arizona
A Flagstaff couple in the business of beer is ready to brew up a different kind of fuel: ethanol. Diane and David Williamson, who own Mogollon Brewery, have formed a […]
States ahead of federal policy on many issues
The effect of Democratic wins in last year’s state-level elections is starting to show as state legislatures line up their trophies and begin to shutter their doors for the season. […]
Finally: one of longest sessions in history ends
Bill blocking city tax incentives passes on final day
Governor says Prop. 100 must be ‘implemented fairly’
Law enforcement agencies, judges and court commissioners will have a new set of responsibilities to help implement a 2006 initiative that forbids setting bond for illegal immigrants suspected of serious […]
Confirmation process — some sail, others fail
Legislature doesn’t confirm National Guard chief, but he can still serve until April
Disgruntled Republicans see changes in budget process
It figures – or does it≠ Rep. Doug Clark, R-6, prepares for a final House vote on the remaining budget bills June 19. Despite most of the majority Republicans voting […]
Workers’ comp increase avoids spotlight, passes
Arizona workers will get a $400-increase in their injury compensation for the first time in eight years under a bill sent to the Governor’s Office June 20, the last day […]
Stephens leaving governor’s staff
Alan Stephens, co-chief of staff for Gov. Janet Napolitano, is resigning to join Western Progress, a public policy group based in Arizona and Colorado. His last day in the Governor’s […]
Budget a done deal? Tax cuts total $10 million
A state budget is in the offing, as legislative leaders and the governor have agreed to a compromise between a pair of budgets approved last month by the House of […]
2 statewide business groups merge to deal with unions
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona Association of Industries have merged to help the state’s business and manufacturing community combat perceived threats from organized labor groups […]
