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Unassuming but rarely underestimated, Sen. Jorge Garcia dies
Senate Minority Leader Jorge Garcia had an aura of almost monkish austerity. You saw it in what he wore – earth-colored trousers and a drab polo shirt. And you saw it in how he spoke – plain and direct.
Soaring Hoover Dam bypass bridge finally complete
A soaring bridge that will let drivers bypass Hoover Dam a�� and steer clear of its security checkpoints and gawking tourists a�� is set to open after nearly eight years and $240 million worth of work.
Hispanic lawmakers bolster immigration reform push
Hispanic lawmakers are trying to bolster Democrats' efforts on immigration reform going into the fall elections with a three-part strategy that starts with a meeting at the White House.
Session Wrap 2010
Unlike year’s past, lawmakers in 2010 wrapped up their work in late April, the earliest ending time in a decade. This year’s annual Session Wrap looks at the successes conservative legislators had in pushing policy, especially in the realm of social policy, and slashing government spending. There are also analyses of daily attendance and voting performance, as well as a look at which lawmakers[...]
2010 quotes of the year
“There are many cues that go into voting, and the relative weighing of those cues gets played out in such a way that a legislator may actually vote for something... […]
Senate minority leader says S1070 stems from hate
Senate Minority Leader Jorge Luis Garcia is a liberal Democrat who, nonetheless, occasionally can be talked into supporting Republican-sponsored bills when political realities dictate practicality.
