Officials, lawmakers call for greater investment in wildfire prevention
WASHINGTON – For every dollar the government spends preventing wildfire damage, it could save cash-strapped agencies like the Forest Service another $5 on fighting increasingly large fires, a Senate committee was told Tuesday.
Shutdown hits home for Phoenix fire chief, as furloughs cancel meetings at FEMA
If you think the federal government shutdown only affects federal employees, talk to Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan.
Shooter considering banning public testimony on budget bills
The chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee said Tuesday he is considering banning all public testimony when lawmakers take up the state budget later this year.
Anti-photo enforcement bills advance in committee
Two bills targeting the state's photo enforcement system advanced on a partisan vote after an exhaustive committee hearing in the House on Jan. 21.