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On the afternoon before sine die, House Speaker Kirk Adams decided to fire back at the political railbirds who have been speculating about a potential congressional run for the Mesa...
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Major pension reform bill passes House
A bill to reform the state’s pension systems passed the House today, a major victory for House Speaker Kirk Adams. SB1609, sponsored by Sen. Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler, but with a...
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After all-night session, House finally passes budget
GOP leaders: Budget negotiations going well
Leadership awaits Brewer counterproposal
After a day of budget negotiations, House and Senate Republican leaders are awaiting a counterproposal from Gov. Jan Brewer. Brewer met Monday morning with House Speaker Kirk Adams, House Appropriations...
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Talk about an early lead
Polling of potential congressional candidates was done recently in the East Valley, and sources who have seen the results say they show Russell Pearce with a significant early lead over...
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Capitol Quotes: Feb. 25, 2010
a�?Veto-proof majorities is a nice theory.a�? a�� House Speaker Kirk Adams, on the chances of overriding a Brewer veto on a bill to grant the Legislature authority over federal funds...
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Yes, Virginia, there is a political motivation
Adams drew attention today to a House bill that would send $5 million to Babeu to allow the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office to purchase equipment for an anti-smuggling task force,...
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Adams focus of a recall?
A caller claiming to be associated with the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Push Coalition left a message with Adams yesterday: You’re going to face a recall. To read more on...
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Pension-reform: Similar destinations, divergent routes
[caption id="attachment_33772" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sen. Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler (left) and House Speaker Kirk Adams, R-Mesa, have taken two different approaches to reforming the state’s various pension systems. (Photo by Ryan...
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Jobs bill: smooth start, feisty middle, undramatic passage — like a budget plan
[caption id="attachment_33749" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Freshman Sen. Steve Smith, R-Maricopa, addresses the Senate during the third reading for HB2001 on Feb. 16. Although some senators complained that they had little time...
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Attacked and amended, Adams’ pension bill moves forward
An amended pension-reform bill, sponsored by Arizona Speaker of the House Kirk Adams, barely survived a stormy House committee hearing on Thursday. Twenty-one people testified about the bill, and all...
