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Democrats blast Bush for Iraq spending veto
A half dozen state Democratic lawmakers denounced President Bush’s veto of an Iraq spending bill at a news conference May 2. Rep. Ed Ableser, D-17, said Bush declared “mission accomplished” […]
Marchers meet counter-protesters May 1 at Capitol
Marchers supporting immigration reform and counter-protesters upset with porous borders met face to face at the Capitol May 1. Police said about 16,000 marched through downtown to the Capitol. They […]
63 miles of vehicle barriers curb illegal crossers, officials say
Within a few years, vehicles driving loads of illegal immigrants or drugs through the rugged terrain of Arizona’s southwestern deserts could largely be a thing of the past. Already, 63 […]
Attendance down at Kartchner Caverns
Fewer people are visiting Kartchner Caverns. A 19 percent decline in visitors last year has tourism and state parks officials looking at different strategies to get people back. Some ideas […]
States lose in bank squabble with feds
State regulators are locked out of a slice of the home mortgage-lending industry, thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. But the turf war between states and the federal […]
Arizona quarter a Grand Canyon/saguaro image
The Grand Canyon State’s quarter will feature both that natural treasure and another familiar Arizona image: the saguaro cactus. The design for the Arizona quarter, chosen by Gov. Janet Napolitano […]
Bill Summaries As of 11:00 a.m. May 3
House H 2781 BUDGET; GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS The ‘feed bill’ providing funding for state agencies. Those agencies on biennial budgets are funded for two years; those with one year budgets are […]
Cities declare immigrant sanctuaries
Many come under fire for passing ordinances protecting illegals
Counties seek power to deal with graffiti vandals
Officials in counties across the state have no power to implement sanctions against graffiti vandalism, making their communities easy targets for sprayers, taggers and etchers. This could change if a […]
Abortion ruling sets new state battle lines
Groups want legislatures to revive bans on late-term procedures
Napolitano vetoes ‘vague, discriminatory’ day labor bill
Sponsor says governor only supports ‘watered down’ anti-immigration measures
Governor’s budget gives state parks $6 million for capital fixes
Arizona State Parks officials hope this is the year the Legislature gives them some cash to fix up long-neglected facilities. “We have parks that are falling down,” said Jay Ziemann, […]
