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Judy Burges

Apr 19, 2010

Burges’ ‘birther’ amendment slated for hearing

The House today will consider an amendment that would require presidential candidates to prove their citizenship before their names can appear on an Arizona ballot.

Jan 18, 2010

Bill would require presidential candidates to prove U.S. birth

A Skull Valley Republican has filed a bill that would require all presidential candidates to submit proof that they were born in the United States if they want to be included on the ballot in Arizona.

Jan 11, 2010

Gun fight brewing at Legislature

Arizona's gun laws are already among the most permissive in the nation, but that's not good enough for gun-rights advocates who are taking aim at restrictions on who may carry guns, where they may carry them and when they may use them to shoot people.

Jan 5, 2010

Lawmakers’ first duty: Show up and vote

Here’s the simple mathematics of representative government: Arizona taxpayers pay for lawmakers to show up and vote on every bill in the Legislature. Now here’s the flaw in that equation: Lawmakers get paid whether they show up or not. Unfortunately, many Arizona residents were underrepresented at the Capitol during last year’s regular legislative session.

Jul 20, 2009

Fewer lawmakers may be present for special session

Fewer lawmakers are likely to be present for the special session July 20. About a third of senators and representatives planned to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures summit in Philadelphia City this week, according to the Senate and the House.

Jun 27, 2009

Budget detailed, vote expected

The budget deal Republican lawmakers struck with the governor on June 26 includes $630 million in cuts, a dramatic change to a flat income tax system and a provision that will let voters decide this fall if a temporary sales tax increase should be used to bridge future deficits.

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