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Early, absentee voting available in most states
Some states call it early voting; some call it in-person absentee voting. One state offers vote-by-mail. Whatever the name, a growing number of states allow voters to cast ballots well […]
About a Bill: Crime Victims; free police reports
Sen. Jay Tibshraeny Free police reports made available What the new law does: Allows victims and victims’ families to receive a free copy of the police report in the case […]
Group asks Superior Court to toss suit challenging corporate tuition tax credits
Lawsuit announced at the CapitolTim Keller, executive director of the Institute for Justice, Arizona Chapter said Oct. 12, “The legal antics of school choice opponents should not be allowed to […]
2 lawmakers expected to fight ‘down to wire’ for empty seat
The District 24 Senate race between Reps. Russ Jones and Amanda Aguirre is a “dead heat,” a Democratic Party official says. “It’s going to go right down to the wire,” […]
Bola’d over: Governor declares tie week
Governor Napolitano, in a nod to the bola-tie vote, has proclaimed Oct. 15-21 Arizona Bola Tie Week, to honor the 40th anniversary of Bola Tie Society of Arizona. Don Prusakowski, […]
Petersen putting in odd hours, tapes show
Outgoing GOP treasurer says he’s working on ‘transition’ plan
State exports increase 30%; Mexico is the state’s No.1 market
State exports totaled $9.15 billion in the first half of the year, a 30 percent increase over the same period last year, according to the Arizona Department of Commerce. Sales […]
Panel to review 9/11 memorial messages
A panel that oversaw Arizona’s memorial to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will re-examine the language of some of the monument’s inscriptions after a hail of criticism, the […]
Trends in state legislatures
2006 is year of surpluses; all but 10 states awash in money
About a Bill: Defibrillators; Good Samaritans
Rep. Doug Quelland Donating defibrillators: Law removes liability, gets to ‘heart of the matter’ What the new law does: Prevents individuals and nonprofits that donate defibrillators from being held liable […]
Ruling: Fire districts can impose construction fees
State law lets fire districts impose fees on new construction to help offset costs of providing emergency services, a state appellate court has ruled. The Court of Appeals reversed a […]
