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Bill advances requiring proof of legal residency to register vehicles
A controversial House bill that requires a person be in the state legally in order to register vehicles passed its first tests, clearing two House committees. H2063, sponsored by Rep. […]
Tucson legislator appeals for hearing on right-to-die measure
A right-to-die bill continues to draw opposition from right-to-life groups, a Tucson lawmaker said Jan. 24 after a “Million Geezer March” to the Capitol. Speaking on the Capitol lawn, Rep. […]
New director leaves new DES division on aging
The newly hired director of a newly created division for aging services at the Department of Economic Security resigned after less than two months on the job. Robert York was […]
Goddard announces $8 million settlement cholesterol drug case
Attorney General Terry Goddard announced on Jan. 23 a settlement with Bayer Corporation over its marketing of Baycol, a drug used to lower cholesterol that the company withdrew from the […]
Juvenile, Family courts to hold night, Saturday sessions
People getting divorced in Maricopa County can now get their day in court, at night. Maricopa County Superior will schedule hearings at night and Saturdays for cases involving divorce, child […]
Arpaio loses appeal in case involving pregnant inmates seeking abortions
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled on Jan. 23 that pregnant inmates in Maricopa County jails are not required to get a court order to be transferred for abortion services. […]
Lawmaker introduces 20 renewable energy bills
Environmental group urges solar for new homes
Flake taken off powerful Judiciary Committee, calls move payback
Long a thorn in the side of House GOP leadership, Rep. Jeff Flake found himself on the receiving end of some payback last week as top congressional Republicans stripped the […]
Babbitt joins effort to save land for Saguaro Park expansion
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt is joining an effort to save from development a 160-acre parcel that Saguaro National Park wants for expansion. Babbitt and a real estate investor […]
Horne proposes giving laptops to students in 7 schools
Students in seven Arizona schools would be provided laptops under a $5 million pilot project proposed Jan. 24 by state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne. The idea is that […]
Senate quiet on immigration issues — so far
Now that several immigration-related measures have been filed in the House, the strategy of the Senate appears to be to wait-and-see. Besides a bill indirectly touching on border security, no […]
Parents, others want state to take over district in debt
Several concerned members of a West Valley school district asked the State Board of Education to place the district into receivership because its spending is out of control. They cited […]
