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Combating ID theft faces legislative hurdles
Legislation giving Arizona residents the right to freeze their consumer credit reports in an effort to combat identity theft has received overwhelming support in the Senate, a clear sign that […]
Lawmakers express outrage over possible release of illegal immigrant in fatal drunk driving accident
Judge revokes bond set by court commissioners
U.S. 60 near Superior amid copper/rock climbing controversy
Climbers worry about losing access to crags, rocks and cliffs. In Arizona, they worry not only about losing Oak Flat, but access to other nearby canyons. They worry, in part, […]
Is cave mining safe?
The safety record on block cave mining is good, but not perfect. On Nov. 24, 1999, a block cave mining accident in Northparkes, Australia, killed four, including the mine manager […]
Lawmakers say immigration bill targeting businesses better than ballot measure
More questions than answers greeted the employer sanctions bill in the Senate, but one thing is clear among Republican leaders — they would rather have the bill passed, even if […]
States taking action against employers who hire illegals
Frustrated by what they see as a lack of aggressiveness on the federal government’s part, lawmakers in several states want to start doing something that has long been Washington’s job: […]
Licensing of Internet payday lenders sinks reform effort
Three years of work by a Tucson lawmaker to regulate payday lending in Arizona that had produced a deal with the industry fell apart in a committee hearing after legislators […]
High court awards attorney fees to Tucson club owners
Businesses and citizens are entitled to recover attorneys’ fees if they successfully defend themselves from ordinance violations leveled by cities, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on March 20. The court […]
Group pushes for revamp of redistricting process
Critics of legislative and congressional districts drawn by a state commission want Arizona voters to require that lines for the next maps be drawn with more emphasis on creating districts […]
Ballot proposal requires hands-free device for cell phone use by drivers
A ballot initiative committee has been formed to let voters decide whether to require drivers to use devices that allow hands-free use of cell phones while driving. The Safer Road […]
Bill Status: House Bills, as of 9:05 am March 21
1. Awaits House committee reference or action. 2. Cleared Rules comm; needs House debate &/or vote. 3. Passed House no amendment. TO SENATE 4. Passed House amended. TO SENATE 5. […]
