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Tax-cutting House Republicans ready for budget talks with Senate
Well enough to vote Rep. Bill Konopnicki, R-5, catches some rest during a vote on the Republican-backed budget bill. Konopnicki, who was ill, was roused from his Mesa house by […]
Lawmakers make house call to get ill Republican in for budget vote
After being violently ill the prior evening, a Safford Republican managed to trek to the Capitol to cast the deciding vote on the House budget before driving himself to a […]
Therapy firm settles suit by injured ex-ballplayer
The Arizona Court of Appeals agreed that a sports rehabilitation company in Tempe owes compensation to a Milwaukee Brewers’ former first-round draft pick for a career-ending eye injury he suffered […]
Pearce to McCain: Work or resign
An East Valley Republican is calling on Arizona’s senior senator and presidential candidate to resign because he is not adequately representing the voters in Congress. Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, says […]
Former treasurer aides eye whistleblower lawsuit
State Treasurer Dean Martin and former Treasurer David Petersen might find themselves on the witness stand if the state does not settle whistleblower claims filed months ago by Petersen’s top […]
Fix promised for illegal immigration bail confusion
A Republican senator, fed up over reports of the courts seeming inconsistency to enforce a 2006 ballot initiative dealing with illegal immigration, has secured a commitment from Senate leadership that […]
Tax break on NBA All-Star tickets draws ire of 2 Democratic lawmakers
One component of the House budget that aims to entice the National Basketball Association to host its 2009 All Star Game in Phoenix by suspending the state sales tax for […]
Arizona closer to adopting stricter auto emission standards
Arizona stands poised to adopt stricter auto pollution standards, following California’s lead. But California first must get a federal waiver from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said Diane Brown of […]
Sen. Hale is OK after being hospitalized
Sen. Albert Hale, D-2, was hospitalized on May 20 in Boston after complaining of a headache and becoming ill at a restaurant. Initial tests showed no trace of aneurysm or […]
4 childcare nominees confirmed, 3 others in limbo
The Senate has confirmed four nominees to a state board on childcare but three others still await further action. A key figure in that decision assured colleagues that the remaining […]
Comer gets death wish, other executions pending
Convicted murderer and rapist Robert Comer was executed by lethal injection May 22 after spending years fighting for his right to end his appeals process. Comer, 50, who already served […]
