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Arizona lawmakers look for little victories, big flaws in $3.9 trillion federal budget
WASHINGTON – Good things can come in small packages – even if those small packages ultimately add up to one, big $3.9 trillion package.
Quezada, Hernandez to fight over Gallardo’s seat
Both Quezada and Hernandez are running for Gallardo’s Senate seat, setting up the potential for an intraparty fight in the majority-minority district.
Arizona lawmakers on prowl against endangered wolves
Lawmakers are taking aim at the endangered Mexican Gray Wolf, approving a host of proposals attacking the federally-protected wolves in Arizona.
Lawmakers, public safety groups ponder pension reform future
An Arizona Supreme Court ruling that struck down a 2011 pension reform law as unconstitutional is leading lawmakers and public safety employee groups to consider new possibilities.
Murphy corrects campaign finance reports
Murphy essentially admitted today that he had filed erroneous campaign finance reports by reporting payments that were never made, failing to reflect certain expenses and making no mention of the more than $8,000 he owed his former political consultant.
Plans take shape for memorial to honor Arizona firefighters
The Arizona Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial to be built in Wesley Bolin Plaza is still 19 months from completion, but the fundraising and plans to complete it are well underway.
House passes livestock cruelty bill without “ag-gag” provision
The removal of a controversial provision didn’t go far enough to bring critics of a livestock cruelty bill on board, but the House of Representatives still narrowly passed the legislation.
Immigrant groups ask US Supreme Court to block SB1070 ‘harboring’ provision
Attorneys for immigrant rights groups asked the U.S. Supreme Court today to rebuff a last-ditch attempt by the state to implement part of SB1070 by prosecuting people for harboring those not in the country legally.
New standards and high-quality assessment are essential for Arizona students
When the Common Core State Standards were being drafted, many Arizona teachers provided input and feedback which were incorporated into the actual standards that were adopted by 45 states. I know because I was one of them, working alongside other Arizona educators, ultimately helping our state to leave a footprint on the standards themselves.
Solar industry opposes tax on leased panels
Solar industry officials who spoke with lawmakers this week said they hope to stave off a property tax for leased panels in Arizona.
The Washington Elm
On a rainy Wednesday, April 22, 1931, members of the Coconino Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution gathered together with Dr. Grady Gammage, president of Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) to plant an elm tree in honor of the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth.
Brewer’s office negotiated changes to SB1062 before veto
Top aides to Gov. Jan Brewer sought and got proponents of a “religious liberty” bill to make changes to SB1062 more than a month before she vetoed the measure.
