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Adams to step down Thursday
House members will be coming to the floor Thursday to elect a new speaker as Kirk Adams, R-Mesa,will be soon stepping down from his position.
Kavanagh finally wins crusade to significantly alter 9/11 monument
Five years after it became a political football in a gubernatorial race and four years after it was initially altered, the state’s Sept. 11 monument was once again the target of a Republican lawmaker with a personal connection to the terrorist attacks.
Financial advisory group projects smaller revenue growth in FY12
A legislative economic panel, whose recommendations legislators typically use in forecasting how much cash the state will get, has downgraded its revenue forecast for next year.
Legislature designates Colt as state gun
Arizona lawmakers have approved a bill to recognize a Colt revolver as the state's official firearm.
Legislature approves Sept. 11 monument changes
Some inscription panels would have to be removed from Arizona's Sept. 11 memorial under a bill approved by the Legislature.
Kavanagh calls off immigration bill revival
Despite saying last week that he hoped to revive a controversial immigration bill that was defeated on the Senate floor last month, Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, now says he is letting it die.
Brewer gave ground on education, but forced concessions of her own
Caught between her vow to hold the line on education funding and a Legislature determined to structurally balance the budget for the first time in years, Gov. Jan Brewer prodded lawmakers to make compromises that gave both sides most of what they wanted.
Shift in ASRS contribution rate poses costly computer problem
Near the end of the process, after months of debate, House and Senate negotiators needed some additional revenue in order to balance the state’s budget.
Efforts underway to revive ‘omnibus’ immigration bill
A senior House Republican is working to revive one of the five immigration bills that the Senate killed last month.
Building the Arizona Brand: Faced with a total fund sweep, the tourism industry says it’s worth the investment
Arizona’s moderate winters, diverse geography and year-round golfing have long been a draw for visitors from around the country and the world. From the awe-inspiring vistas of the Grand Canyon and Sedona’s red rocks to the rich history of Route 66 and Tombstone, the state offers something for just about everyone. The mere existence of these attractions isn’t enough, some say. Making sure [...]
Firearms bill pits property owners’ rules against Second Amendment rights
Republicans in the House may soon be put in the sticky situation of having to choose between two conflicting principles that form the bedrock of their party’s views on personal liberty: property rights and gun rights.
After all-night session, House finally passes budget
It’s no joke – the House has passed a budget on April Fool’s day, after nearly 17 hours of deliberation and discussion that began the previous afternoon.
Discussions started at 3:30 p.m. yesterday in the House Appropriations Committee. From there, the bills moved through the House Rules Committee, then the Committee of the Whole, and finally to a vote. The House finally adjourned [...]
