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Birthright-citizenship bill puts squeeze on biz-friendly Republicans
This week's unveiling of the birthright-citizenship legislation marked the beginning of the next crusade for illegal-immigration hawks and signaled a call to arms for Democrats. But it led business-friendly Republicans in the Arizona Legislature into a political minefield.
Transparency website casts dim light on government spending
Amid all the dark budget news in Arizona, the recently launched state budget transparency website provides taxpayers with a ray of light. This new website — Arizona OpenBooks (http://openbooks.az.gov) — while far from perfect, should bring transparency and greater accountability to future state budgets.
Smooth sailing unlikely for citizenship bill
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.
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.
Former Arizona Senate President Bob Usdane dies
A family member has confirmed former state Senate President Bob Usdane has died.
Congressional Republicans also targeting birthright citizenship
House Republicans have filed a bill to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants.
14th Amendment model legislation unveiled
Gould and Kavanagh were at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., today for a press conference hosted by State Legislators for Legal Immigration, which unveiled its model legislation to end citizenship for so-called "anchor babies."
State lawmakers target automatic birthright citizenship
A group of state lawmakers unveiled model legislation today that aims to deny citizenship to children born to non-citizens. Ultimately, they want to get the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on whether the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to such children.
Local officials hope to ward off budget hits
Local government leaders say counties and municipalities are willing to work with the state on its budget crisis but shouldn't be victimized by the state's own budget-balancing efforts.
Flake actions spur speculation on Kyl’s future
After reading the tea leaves about Kyl’s future, some D.C. observers are now saying there are signs the state’s junior senator will not seek another term.
Hi Jolly: The Camel Man
When the U.S. Army sent the first survey crews to northern Arizona in 1857 to survey a wagon road along the 35th parallel, it included in the contingent a herd of approximately 30 camels.
New schools chief not easing up on Tucson district
Arizona's new schools chief is keeping up the pressure on the Tucson Unified School District to change or eliminate its Mexican-American Studies program.
