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Legislature adjourns sine die, plans next steps

Posted in Uncategorized on November 23, 2009 | Comments Off

Statement from Senate President Bob Burns on adjourning this special session and what’s next in resolving the budget deficit:
“This is just the first step in the process. We still have a lot of work to do and the governor, speaker and I will meet on Monday to continue developing the roadmap for our next steps.”
 

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APB out for missing senator

Posted in Budget, Uncategorized on November 19, 2009 | Comments Off

Senate President Bob Burns issued the following statement:
“The Senate, and subsequently, the House, had to adjourn today before completing the final votes to continue our work on closing the huge budget gap when Sen. Thayer Verschoor failed to appear and did not respond to repeated attempts to contact him.
This state is in crisis and it [...]

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Sen. Linda Gray named Arizona Retailers Association Legislator of the Year

Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2009 | Comments Off

The Arizona Retailers Association has named Sen. Linda Gray Legislator of the Year for her work on a bill toughening penalties for shoplifting that is netting results already.  
Chandler Police earlier this month recovered $100,000 in stolen property and made 12 arrests in a widespread crime ring.
“The businesses and consumers are the ones who ultimately [...]

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Hat tip to Will Humble

Posted in Economy on November 17, 2009 | Comments Off

Arizona Department of Health Services Interim Director Will Humble has stepped up for Arizona’s families. He secured federal funding to help mitigate skyrocketing childcare licensing fees that would have displaced thousands of children and closed many facilities’ doors. Well done.  
 Read the article here.

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Special session to start Tuesday, Nov. 17

Posted in Budget on November 16, 2009 | Comments Off

Legislators should expect a call from the governor to come in Tuesday, Nov. 17 to begin a three-day special session.  In the Senate, floor will begin at 3 p.m. and we expect to pray, pledge and first read.

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Rebuilt Civil War Diorama to be Unveiled Monday in Texas

Posted in Uncategorized on November 12, 2009 | Comments Off

Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., a vibrant battlefield scene depicting the Battle of Palmito Ranch to Austin will be displayed at the Texas State Capitol Lower Rotunda in Austin, Texas thanks to the help of several Arizona legislators.
 
The battle scene is a recreation of an original, built by a group of students at [...]

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Governor Signs Important Education Bill

Posted in Education on November 12, 2009 | Comments Off

Governor Brewer signed into law an important piece of education legislation today.
 
The bill, SB1196, sponsored by Senator John Huppenthal, R-Chandler, instituted a series of important education reforms.
 
The bill included:
 
- Enhanced teacher performance pay.
- Increased online instruction as an alternative and innovative means of  teaching.
- Improved fingerprinting requirements for school personnel.
- Allowed greater flexibility within school [...]

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Gould named Goldwater’s best for preserving liberty

Posted in Uncategorized on November 10, 2009 | Comments Off

For the fifth year in a row, the Goldwater Institute has given Sen. Ron Gould, R-Lake Havasu City, the highest score in the entire Arizona Legislature in their annual Legislative Report Card.
The study analyzes how well Arizona’s legislators are voting to uphold liberty. The report analyzes more than 300 votes across four categories: education, regulation, [...]

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Sen. Carolyn Allen calls out First Things First

Posted in Healthcare on November 9, 2009 | Comments Off

“I am shocked and disappointed with First Things First’s refusal to help mitigate skyrocketing childcare licensing costs,” said Sen. Carolyn Allen, R-Scottsdale, in a news release today. Allen, chair of the Senate’s healthcare committee, urges them to review their mission and role in helping Arizona’s children, and provide some relief. 
“It is disgraceful and shameful that [...]

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Burns on budget: We’re out of gimmicks and time

Posted in Budget on November 3, 2009 | Comments Off

In today’s Arizona Republic, Senate President Bob Burns says let voters decide what they’re willing to do to help our state recover:
Your state government is in trouble.  The money we collect in taxes and fees from you, your neighbors and your employers has declined sharply during this economic crisis.  The money the state spends to [...]

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