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AG drops appeal but wants court to vacate political committee ruling
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that led the Legislature to rewrite a key campaign finance law, but will ask the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove that ruling from the record.
AHCCCS will renew bid to seek premiums, copays for Medicaid enrollees
Lawmakers have been trying to impose premiums and copays on Arizona’s Medicaid enrollees starting next January, but that decision is ultimately up to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. And if past experiences were a guide, it’s going to be a tough sell.
Dude, that’s solid
In only a week and a half, the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol has gathered 12,000 signatures, spokesman Carlos Alfaro told our reporter this morning (May 28).
Immediate action needed to avert water crisis
Recent newspaper articles have been replete with accounts concerning the devastating water shortage impacting Arizona and other southwestern states. Due to severe drought conditions Lake Mead, the country’s largest water reservoir, is only 38 percent full and the water level at Lake Powell has dropped to 45 percent.
Restored Clean Water Act protections will benefit millions of Arizonans
With Memorial Day behind us, summer has unofficially begun. And that means Arizonans will escape the heat by enjoying rivers like the Salt and the Verde, fish in the cool pine lakes up north and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Income tax is toxic to Arizona’s economy
States across the U.S. — including Arizona — are facing major budgetary challenges: 32 are dealing with budget gaps, and many governors are calling for more revenue by raising income taxes, broadening sales taxes, and hiking fees on everything from state park entries to hospital stays.
Cities, towns offers new plan for public safety pension
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns has proposed changes to the state pension system for future public safety employees.
A people’s veto for the Legislature’s map?
Even if the US Supreme Court rules that the IRC lacks the authority to draw congressional districts, Dems may have a chance to hold on to the current congressional map for at least one more cycle.
State lawyers seek to uphold law allowing arrests of day laborers seeking work in traffic
Lawyers for the state are taking legal steps designed to eventually allow police to arrest day laborers who step in to traffic to solicit work.
Reagan to stop enforcing election attack notification law
Secretary of State Michele Reagan is no longer going to enforce a law designed to give targets of last-minute political “hit pieces” time to respond.
In redistricting, Arizona Republican gains could mean California losses
A victory by Arizona Republicans in the Legislature’s lawsuit against the Independent Redistricting Commission could portend GOP losses for their neighbors to the west.
GOP: Not like it matters
Despite Democratic enthusiasm, Republicans are still confident that McCain will prevail. “She might be the only real opponent he’s had in a really long time. But I still think she has zero chance,” said GOP consultant Brian Murray, who predicted a 15-point win for McCain.
