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AHCCCS gets $12-million federal grant for online medical records
The Medical records of the 1 million Arizonans enrolled in the state’s health care program for the poor will be placed on a Web-based system for use by medical providers, […]
Governor urges April 17 tax filing deadline, key lawmakers agree
Gov. Janet Napolitano said she wants Arizona lawmakers to take emergency action to change the state’s income tax filing deadline for this year to April 17 in order to match […]
Bill bans using soldiers' images, names for profit
A controversial bill that bans the use of a dead soldier’s name or picture for profit without his or her kin’s consent was approved during Senate deliberations Feb. 1. The […]
3 lawmakers propose ballot measure to undo tuition restrictions for illegals
Three House Democrats want a referendum on the 2008 ballot that will end the ban denying in-state tuition and financial aid to illegal border crossers. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-15, announced […]
Grace Court set to reopen in March
School built in 1911 saved from wrecking ball; now it will house offices
Republican ‘brand’ — Deep GOP split as party picks Pullen for chairman
What is left of Matt Salmon’s staff at Arizona Republican Party headquarters will be gone in two weeks. Randy Pullen, who was elected state Republican chairman Jan. 27 in a […]
GOP: Give Guard bigger role at border
Steve Gallardo, House minority whip (left), and Rep. Warde Nichols, R-21, take opposing sides on Nichols-sponsored bills defining the National Guards’ role on the border. Photo by Bill Coates Gov. […]
Gen. Rataczak tells lawmakers: Guard acted properly
Maj. Gen. David Rataczak addresses members of the homeland security committee Monday. Photo by Bill Coates Armed men who prompted four Tennessee National Guard members to pull back from an […]
U.S. Supreme Court tackles election law challenge
Do campaign regulations restrict free speech?
House evacuated after bomb scare
The Arizona House of Representatives was evacuated shortly after noon Jan. 24 and a police bomb squad was called to the building after a lawmaker who had recently been threatened […]
Harper submits to drug test to make point
Days after he proposed a measure requiring those running for a legislative office to take a drug test, Sen. Jack Harper, R-4, went to a testing center and took one. […]
