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State agencies, universities ignore energy-reduction law
Back in 2003, lawmakers passed a law that required state agencies and universities to reduce their energy consumption by 10 percent by the end of 2008. The legislation had overwhelming bipartisan support, but the results were disappointing.
Arizona said to be on track for financing
Arizona is on track to complete a big financing deal needed so the cash-short state government can pay its bills during February, officials said Jan. 6. The Department of Administration said it plans to complete approximately $735 million of sale-leaseback financing for prisons, legislative buildings and other state properties this month.
ADOA says new state financing on track
The state says it's on track to obtain new financing that Treasurer Dean Martin says Arizona needs to avoid having to issue IOUs for state paychecks and other payments in February.
State workers’ domestic partners to keep benefits through Oct. 2010
Although the recently enacted state budget strips health benefits for domestic partners of state workers, officials say the health insurance coverage will remain intact for the next 12 months.
Law makes it tougher for state agency to repair monuments that lack patrons
Unveiled in 1998, the Ernest W. McFarland Memorial uses photographs etched in metal to guide visitors through iconic moments in a life that included service as U.S. Senate majority leader, Arizona governor and state Supreme Court chief justice.
DOA’s Bell loses bid for Phoenix council seat
Department of Administration Director Bill Bell wants to stay active after he retires next month, but he’s going to have to find another place to do it besides the Phoenix City Council.
State prepares for possible shutdown, but full impact unclear
Prisoners won’t run free and cops won’t disappear from the highways if the budget crisis leads to a shutdown of Arizona state government. But many of the services Arizonans rely on will be conspicuously absent, as will the paychecks of those who provide them.
Transcript of memo calling for contingency plan
Following is a transcript of the memorandum from Department of Administration Director William Bell, explaining to department heads and state boards and commissions the steps that need to be taken if there is no budget in place by this year's fiscal deadline.
