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Lopes retained as House Dem leader; Brown, Gallardo also win caucus posts
With their numbers bolstered after the election earlier this month, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Nov. 9 to retain Phil Lopes as caucus leader. He says the caucus... […]
Heritage Fund grant applications must be in by month
The deadline looms for applicants seeking Heritage Fund grants for projects that tie into wildlife habitat and environmental education. Grants are awarded by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications must... […]
School construction costs soar, 60% increase sought
Surging enrollment growth in numerous school districts around the state — but especially in the Phoenix area — could add up to an increase of nearly $150 million in how... […]
Bee fires 4 top Senate aides, says their longevity was a detriment
Tim Bee Incoming Senate President Tim Bee terminated the employment of the chamber’s top four administrators earlier this week. Those who will be leaving in a few days will be... […]
State’s 2nd ethanol plant sought in Yuma County
It’s been less than a year since construction began on the state’s first ethanol plant and a second facility is in the works. Agrinext Ethanol is proposing to build a... […]
Lawmaker in Iraq — Rep. Paton: War puts politics in perspective
At warAs a U.S. Army intelligence officer, Rep. Jonathan Paton is responsible for helping gather information on Iraqi insurgents threatening U.S. troops. He is shown in Baath Party Headquarters. Mr.... […]
2006 Ballot Propositions Results
Prop. 100: DENIAL OF BAIL; ILLEGAL ALIENS Results: 77.8% YES 22.2% NO Amends the state Constitution to prohibit bail for illegal aliens who are charged with a serious felony (defined... […]
Dems shave GOP lead in House, hope for greater voice in budget, policy
Republicans outnumbered Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives by eight seats coming into the night, but that lead has significantly decreased. Democrat candidates appear to have wrested at least... […]
4 of 5 incumbents wash out in Maricopa water district races
Women appeared to have swept the election for five contested Maricopa County seats on the board that manages the Central Arizona Project. All seven men on the ballot, including four... […]
Eminent domain issue passes, gets OK from Supreme Court
One day after Prop. 207 was approved overwhelmingly by state voters, the Arizona Supreme Court struck down a lower court’s pre-election ruling that the initiative violates revenue source rule for... […]
Judge again rejects state’s legislative district map
A judge who previously ruled that the state’s current map of legislative districts was unconstitutional issued a new ruling Nov. 7 that again overturned the map as not providing enough... […]
Republicans pick leaders — Weiers remains House speaker, Bee takes over as Senate president
After two sessions in which lawmakers successfully fought for lower property- and income taxes for businesses and individuals, Republicans in the House of Representatives opted in a Nov. 8 meeting... […]
