Except for those wholeheartedly supporting the plan to stop giving automatic citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants, Republican lawmakers are generally doing their best to avoid commenting on the pending legislation.
Read More »Early action eyed for citizenship measure in Arizona
A lawmaker who will sponsor Arizona legislation targeting automatic citizenship granted to U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants says it should be considered early in the annual session that begins Monday.
Read More »A Year of Capitol Quotes: 2010’s wildest statements
The year in memorable quotes from Arizona's political players.
Read More »Panel recommends extending tax credits for working poor
Despite "no" votes by Sen. Ron Gould and Rep.-elect Jack Harper, a panel of lawmakers recommended extending tax credits that benefit the working poor and charities.
Read More »Committee overlap may lead to rowdy session 
More committees mean more people divvying up the work, ostensibly making for an efficient legislative process.
Read More »Several panels could be home to next ‘jobs’ bill 
The number of economy-related committees raises an interesting question: Which panel will consider legislation aimed at improving the state’s economy?
Read More »Capitol Quotes: Nov. 12, 2010
“If I’m lucky enough to spot any of them at the Capitol this session, I’ll ask them.” — Rep. John Kavanagh, when asked if he expects Democrats to support a proposal to give the Legislature more authority over money the federal government gives to the state.
Read More »GOP lawmakers: We’ll sponsor Pearce’s birthright-citizenship bill 
Just days after Sen. Russell Pearce promised he would hold off on a proposal to end birthright citizenship, several Republican lawmakers said they would move it forward instead.
Read More »2011 Arizona Legislature
A full list of the 50th Legislature membership
Read More »Lawmakers call for hearings on prison break
State lawmakers from both parties are calling for hearings to look into the escape of three violent inmates from a private prison in northwestern Arizona.
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