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Goddard says new minimum wage applies to disabled workers
Disabled workers must be paid a wage of at least $6.75 an hour as mandated by recently passed Prop. 202, said Attorney General Terry Goddard in a legal opinion on […]
Proposal to move $450 million to transportation account defeated
The $650 million or so in Arizona’s rainy day fund remains intact, for now. A proposal to take $450 million out of that fund and put it into the Statewide […]
Arizona could be faced with teen gambling problem, study reports
A recent study conducted by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission indicates that Arizona may be facing a growing problem of gambling addiction among its teenagers. The commission’s study states that […]
Bill targets teen drivers, trucks
While lawmakers debate how to keep up road construction in the nation’s fastest growing state, some want to focus on ways to make highways safer. These bills are designed to […]
Report: Government lobbying at odds with taxpayer interests
Should citizens foot the bill for lobbyists? One think tank says no. The public’s will and right to petition the government is being trampled by the growing number of taxpayer-funded […]
Arizona’s statehood celebration Feb. 14 at Capitol
The 95th anniversary of Arizona statehood will be celebrated 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 14, at “Museums on the Mall: Celebrating Arizona’s Statehood” at the Capitol. The celebration […]
Democrats' immigration plan is DOA, committee chair says
Bill targets employers, adds $20 million to control border
DUI bill requiring jail time gets second look
Sen. Jim Waring, R-7, successfully convinced his colleagues today to give his measure requiring the most intoxicated drivers to serve 30 full days in jail a second look. An amendment […]
Senate bill requires record, reason for abortions
Physicians would be required keep a record of abortions they perform and regularly submit a report to state health authorities under a bill introduced in the Senate. But the report […]
Pinal County Democrat named to Clean Elections Commission
Jeffrey Fairman Governor Janet Napolitano appointed Pinal County Democrat Jeffrey Fairman to serve on the Citizens Clean Elections Commission on Jan. 29. A press release from Napolitano states Fairman is […]
Education bills: More cash for charters, opting out of
Legislation advanced in the Senate giving charter schools more money and allowing public schools to opt out of the federal No Child Left Behind program. The Senate Education Committee on […]
