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House approves experimental flat tax
So here's a simple way to figure your taxes: List what you make, deduct $10,000 and pay 1 percent of that to the state.
Arizona legislator pushes flurry of bills aimed at updating state tech
State Rep. David Stevens, R-Sierra Vista, writes bills every session with one goal in mind: dragging the state’s public-facing technology infrastructure into the future.
Full House approves reduction in speeding fine, no insurance report
Speeding just a little bit over the limit might soon result in just a slap on the wrist. On a 40-20 vote the House on Tuesday approved legislation to say that driving 10 miles faster than what is posted is no longer a traffic violation subject to fines of up to $250.
House to vote on bill cutting speeding ticket fines
The House is set to vote on a bill making the maximum penalty for driving up to 10 miles per hour over the speed limit just $15.
Gowan, Stevens safely re-elected in LD14
Susan Syfert is trailing far behind Reps. David Gowan and Steve Smith in southeastern Arizona’s Legislative District 14.
Tech group takes back $6,000 donation after Brewer supports Syfert
The Arizona Technology Council took its donation back from Gov. Jan Brewer’s political action committee after she used its cash to try to defeat a legislative candidate it supports.
Brewer backs newcomers who could carry on her legacy
While Gov. Jan Brewer follows through on her pledge to help Republican lawmakers who backed her in her battle for Medicaid expansion, the governor is also lending a hand to legislative hopefuls who could fight for her vision after she leaves office.
Stevens alleges coordination in complaint against Brewer PAC
Rep. David Stevens, R-Sierra Vista, today filed a complaint with the Secretary of State's Office alleging that his primary opponent, Susan Syfert, illegally coordinated with an independent expenditure committee controlled by Gov. Jan Brewer.
Ableser attributes low attendance to family responsibilities
Democratic Sen. Ed Ableser of Tempe regained his title of most absentee lawmaker this year, showing up for only 62 percent of Senate floor sessions, though he voted on 70 percent of all the bills put before the chamber.
Magellan fails to get contract rebid in budget, but effort may continue
Magellan Health Services' attempt to settle its dispute over a lost $3 billion contract in the state budget fell short, but an ally in the Legislature may try again before the session is over.
Media, lawmakers agree to public records law changes
State lawmakers and the media have worked out a deal that spells out when government agencies can deny requests for public records.
Legislative panel votes to increase cost of obtaining public records
Citing a need to protect government against the costs of excessive public records requests by citizens, lawmakers gave preliminary approval to a bill that would increase the cost of obtaining public records that take government employees more than eight hours to compile and redact.
