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Budget gimmicks explained: 5 ways states hide deficits
Last week, California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a budget that he said was filled with gimmicks — or as he put it, “legally questionable maneuvers, costly borrowing and unrealistic savings.” Editorial boards have praised Brown for exercising responsible fiscal judgment. Meanwhile, Brian Joseph of the Orange County Register has written that Brown’s own budget plan uses gimmicks, too.
Arizona unemployment rate drops again
For the second consecutive month, Arizona’s unemployment rate has dropped, according to figures released today by the Office of Employment and Population Statistics
Kirk Adams’ replacement takes oath of office
Rep. Justin Pierce, R-Mesa, was sworn in at the House of Representatives this morning.
Flanked by family, friends and new legislative colleagues, Pierce stood on the House floor and took the oath of office.
Obama talks immigration at Hispanic prayer event
President Barack Obama says those opposing a pathway to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. shouldn't have amnesia about how the country began. He says America is a nation of immigrants.
Horne to Congress: lack of federal presence at border means increased criminal activity
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne plans to testify in Washington on Wednesday during a congressional hearing on border security.
IRC picks former chairman nominee Bladine as executive director
Ray Bladine wasn’t selected to be the chairman of the Independent Redistricting Commission, but he’ll still get to play a critical role in drawing up new political lines for the state – and now he’ll get paid for his work.
Rail backers say cities need to push for funds
Backers of light-rail say they are lobbying hard for more federal funds for new rail systems in Tempe, Mesa and elsewhere. The East Valley Tribune says Metro officials are touting a higher ridership than what was originally projected.
Group gives Arizona a grade of C for efforts to curb child sex trafficking
Arizona should have a zero tolerance policy for men who engage in sexual intercourse with underage prostitutes, a former congresswoman said Tuesday. Linda Smith, founder of the advocacy group Shared Hope International, presented the state with a grade of C for its efforts to protect children from sex trafficking.
Horne drops support for EPA on greenhouse gases
Arizona's new Republican attorney general is pulling out of several court cases in which his Democratic predecessor supported the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to regulate greenhouse gases.
Obama to travel to Arizona on Wednesday
President Barack Obama will travel to Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday to attend a memorial service for the victims of last weekend's shooting rampage.
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.
McCain willing to seek immigration overhaul bill
Sen. John McCain says he would support congressional work toward an overhaul of the immigration system once "the borders have been secured."
