One year ago today Sen. Jake Flake, R-Snowflake, passed away at the age of 72 in Show Low, Arizona from injuries he sustained after being thrown from a horse. This resolution was read by Sen. John Huppenthal on the Senate floor. The photos below show today’s floor ceremony as well as the bust of Sen. Flake, which will be displayed in the [...]
Archive for June 8th, 2009
Tribute to Sen. Jake Flake
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Legislative Budget in Compliance to Receive Stimulus Funds
Posted in Budget, Economy, Education on June 8, 2009 | Comments Off
Please see the letter below, addressed to the Arizona Board of Regents from the Senate and House Appropriations Committee chairmen explaining that the legislative Republican budget is in compliance with requirements to receive federal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Sen. Ron Gould to appear on the Bruce Jacobs Show
Posted in Media Appearances on June 8, 2009 | Comments Off
Sen. Ron Gould, R-District 3 will appear Wednesday, June 10 on KFYI’s Bruce Jacob’s show. The show will air at 7:05am. To learn more about the Bruce Jacobs show or to listen live, please visit the KFYI website HERE.
Senate Update:
Posted in Uncategorized on June 8, 2009 | Comments Off
President Burns and Speaker Adams have requested a meeting with Governor Brewer to discuss the passage of a 2010 budget solution. The remainder of bills from the Senate and House will be assigned by tomorrow. Following committee assignments, hearings will take place as scheduled to discuss Senate and House bills. Republican Caucus is scheduled for [...]
Saving the state’s budget: The Republicans’ plan
Posted in Budget, Economy, Taxes on June 8, 2009 | Comments Off
Saving the state’s budget: The Republicans’ plan GOP tackles deficit without burdening state with tax hike Senate President Bob Burns and House Speaker Kirk Adams Arizona Republic June 8, 2009 Arizona’s economy has been severely impacted by the worldwide recession. The recent decline in commercial activity is reflected in the state’s record-setting budget shortfall as [...]
Arizona sales tax could be 8th-highest
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Saturday’s Arizona Republic article demonstrates the negative effects of a proposed tax increase to Arizona. Arizona sales tax could be 8th-highest Ronald J. Hansen Arizona Republic June 6, 2009 California and Nevada have already swallowed a sales-tax hike. Florida is looking at charging a sales tax on bottled water, and Kentucky soon will begin [...]


