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Pearce, Tobin enter AHCCCS funding fight
Lawmakers made a difficult decision when they cut more than $200 million from the state’s health care system for the poor, but doing so wasn’t unconstitutional, Senate President Russell Pearce and House Speaker Andy Tobin argued yesterday in a brief opposing a lawsuit that aims to block the cuts.
Arizona State president Michael Crow’s contract extended to 2017
Dr. Michael Crow will continue to serve as president of Arizona State University for another six years, the Arizona Board of Regents announced today.
Shelton vows to be strong leader of Fiesta revival
The new leader of the Fiesta Bowl says he will be the "chief braggart" for the event's positive aspects as he leads the rehabilitation of one of the premier games in college football.
Activist sues Pearce over removal
An immigration activist has filed a lawsuit in federal court over his removal from the grounds of the state Capitol in February.
Fiesta Bowl to hire UA president
The Fiesta Bowl has turned to University of Arizona President Robert Shelton to lead the rehabilitation of its tattered reputation.
Committee formed to counter recall effort against Pearce
A counter-effort has been launched against the highly publicized effort to recall Senate President Russell Pearce.
Pearce now faces possible recall vote
State Sen. Russell Pearce was riding high last year, notching wins that include enactment of a second Arizona law to crack down on illegal immigration and then his selection by fellow Republican senators as the chamber's new president.
This year, things haven't gone so well for the tough-talking former lawman.
Sen. Kyl refuses to give back Fiesta Bowl cash
The Fiesta Bowl shouldn’t expect to be receiving a check from U.S. Senator Jon Kyl any time soon, as he has rejected a request from the beleaguered bowl to return political contributions made by its employees.
More of a ‘your problem’ than ‘my problem’
Brewer fired back at the Fiesta Bowl board after the beleaguered non-profit raised eyebrows this week by calling on her and other politicians to refund the contributions they received from Fiesta Bowl employees.
Bennett holds first lobbying workshop
Secretary of State Ken Bennett held a workshop with public sector lobbyists, the first in a proposed series of post-Fiesta Bowl meetings on state lobbying requirements.
Fiesta Bowl wants campaign cash back
The Fiesta Bowl is seeking the return of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions made to U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl and other Arizona politicians, according to documents obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
Brewer on the Fiesta Bowl issue: Some freebies should be permitted
Gov. Jan Brewer says Arizona lawmakers should review state laws governing gifts to public officials in light of the Fiesta Bowl scandal, but the former legislator says there are legitimate grounds for gifts of travel and token items of appreciation.
