Monthly Archives: February 2010

Placing focus on budget, Senate President Burns suspends committee hearings for next week

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

Consistent with his commitment to focus on the state budget crisis, Senate President Bob Burns has suspended all Standing Committee hearings for the week of March 1. The postponement allows members to give full attention to the issue Arizonans want … Continue reading →

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Senate President Burns expresses concerns about state debt

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

In a Feb. 22, 2010 statement, Senate President Bob Burns described his concerns regarding the problem of Arizona’s growing debt: “As our state suffers through this current budget crisis, much of the attention has been focused on shrinking revenues and program … Continue reading →

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Geronimo Proclamation

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

Senate proclamation for Geronimo Sen. Sylvia Allen read a proclamation on the Senate floor for the legendary Apache leader Geronimo on the 100th anniversary of his death. San Carlos Apache Indian Chairman Wendsler Nosie is shown here accepting a statue from former … Continue reading →

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President Burns and Speaker Adams talk about budget, economy on Horizon

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

  Senate President Bob Burns and Speaker of the House Kirk Adams discussed the state budget, economy, business, job creation and other priorities Tuesday evening on Horizon.   View video of this segment above or on Horizon’s Web site.

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Sen. Melvin discusses bill to ban texting while driving

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

  Monday on Horizon, Sen. Al Melvin discussed Senate Bill 1334, banning text messaging while driving. SB 1334, which Sen. Melvin is sponsoring, sailed through committee on Monday.    View video of this segment above or on Horizon’s Web site.

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Arizona Senate welcomes Sen. Bunch

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

The Arizona Senate welcomes new Senator Ed Bunch, representing District 7. Sen. Bunch was sworn in today during the floor session. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Bunch because of his accomplishments, experience and community involvement. He is an … Continue reading →

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Arizona Senate welcomes Sen. Braswell

Posted on February 8, 2010 by

The Arizona Senate welcomes new Senator David Braswell, sworn in today during the floor session. Sen. Braswell represents northern Maricopa County in District 6. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Braswell based on his accomplishments, experience and community involvement. … Continue reading →

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Bill signing and festivities to mark first Boy Scouts of America Day and 100th anniversary

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

Bill signing and festivities to mark first Boy Scouts of America Day and 100th anniversary WHAT:          Celebration of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary will include a bipartisan bill signing by Governor Jan Brewer, as well as the Boy … Continue reading →

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Heroes of the Taxpayer

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Congratulations to the three Republican senators named “Hero of the Taxpayer” by the Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity. This highest designation, awarded to legislators who most strongly support the interests of taxpayers, went to Majority Leader Chuck Gray, Sen. … Continue reading →

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