Sign In
Free Newsletter
Stopping time: In the AZ Senate, anything is possible
As the last day of the 2009 fiscal year was winding down without a budget in place, political onlookers who have spent a few years at the Capitol started to wonder: Will the Senate stop the clock before midnight of June 30 to hide the fact that the new fiscal year has started?
Legislature passes guns-in-restaurants bill on final day of session
Lawmakers approved two measures on the final days of this year's session that aim to allow gun owners to carry firearms in restaurants and bars and to store firearms in vehicles parked on private lots.
Budget deal approved in committee, final push set for today, last day of fiscal year
The budget deal reached by legislative leaders and Gov. Jan Brewer took one step closer to getting a full vote by the Senate.
Bill banning speed cameras alive again
A state Senate committee has resurrected a measure banning photo enforcement cameras on Arizona highways. The measure was tacked on to a transportation bill that would make it easier for... […]
Budget cuts for everybody – almost
Although nearly every level of state government is facing a spending cut as the state grapples with a more than $3 billion deficit, those responsible for crafting the budget didn't think the time was right to give themselves a haircut.
House also will work Friday, maybe Saturday
As the end of the session draws near, lawmakers are set to work on their typical days off in order to consider the glut of legislation moving through the process.... […]
Senate plans to work on Saturday
Senate Minority Leader Jorge Garcia spoke too soon when he teased Sen. Manny Alvarez about working on Saturday, June 27 because of a committee hearing scheduled that day.
Texting-ban revival falls flat in Senate
A last-minute effort on June 23 failed to revive legislation to ban texting while driving. Senators had rejected the measure the day before. It was two votes short of passing... […]
What’s on tap
The Senate is back in full gear today, trying to make up for lost time on non-budget bills. After working the past two Fridays, the chamber seems intent on finishing... […]
Allen’s med-mal reform bill sails through committee
A lawmaker’s four-year struggle to turn a medical malpractice reform bill into law moved one step closer to a successful conclusion June 16 during a hearing of the Senate Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform Committee.
