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Top 10 Issues to watch in 2007
What follows is an examination of issues* that are expected to consume the time and energies of policy-makers this year. Arizona Capitol Times reporters Christian Palmer, Luige del Puerto, Jim […]
Another kind of duty: Lawmaker in Iraq receives standing ovation from fellow lawmakers
Duty CallsRep. Jonathan Paton is in Iraq and will miss the first month of session. State Rep. Jonathan Paton had what amounted to a permission slip from Uncle Sam to […]
Speech highlights
Here are highlights of Gov. Janet Napolitano’s 43-minute State of the State address Jan. 8, her fifth since becoming governor in January 2003. Education: “The heart” of her plan. Raise […]
State of State responses
“She’s a true socialist.” — Rep. Russell Pearce, R-18, talking with Rep. John Kavanagh, R-8, about Governor Napolitano’s State of the State speech. • • • “I’m absolutely excited. It’s […]
Lawmakers push 36% cap on payday loan interest
Republicans quickly moved this week against what is perceived to be the predatory nature of payday lending. Sen. Chuck Gray, R-19, filed a bill placing a 36-percent cap on interest […]
Court blocks state
A judge struck down the first effort by prosecutors in Arizona to seize suspected immigrant smuggling proceeds flowing from other American states into northern Mexico. The ruling, released Jan. 10, […]
State, county still at odds over prison costs for additional inmates
Gov. Janet Napolitano’s initial proposed budget won’t include a request for more money to cover increased prison costs resulting from a new Maricopa County get-tough prosecution policy toward repeat offenders, […]
Battles for gavels kick off 2007 sessions
The 2006 elections gave Democrats control of the Pennsylvania House for the first time since 1994. But one of their first acts in power was to choose a Republican House […]
FACTS ABOUT THE 48TH
Partisan split: Democrats picked up seven additional seats in the Nov. 7 election, reducing Republicans’ House majority. The numbers are: House: 33-27 • Senate: 17-13 Family ties: Rep. Pete Rios, […]
Leadership faces
Besides Senate President Tim Bee and Speaker of the House Jim Weiers, there are several leaders in the Legislature. Leaders are elected by caucuses after November elections in even years. […]
OTHER VOICES — Groups sound off about what they want from Legislature in 2007
Tax Relief The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a number of top priorities for this session ranging from accelerating statewide highway construction to promoting a world-class education system. […]
