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Employer sanctions bill will be changed to mirror ballot initiative
In order to secure support from the bill’s sponsor, the Senate is forgoing one major overhaul of employer sanctions legislation in favor of another that will make the measure nearly […]
County attorney blasts handling of illegal immigrant cases
Private attorneys contracted by a public defenders’ office are unlawfully working to undermine the effects of a ballot proposition that denies bail to illegal immigrants accused of serious felonies, Maricopa […]
Off-road vehicle fee emerges from detour
How a bill designed to create a single fee for off-road vehicles and fund environmental protection efforts became a controversy in the Senate is befuddling for the sponsor, who says […]
State militia, consular ID measures among bills sent to governor
In a flurry of action during one of the most hectic days this session, the Legislature sent to the governor’s desk more than a dozen bills, including a homeland security […]
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
