Monthly Archives: February 2011

Sen. Smith on Illegal Immigration Bill

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Sen. Smith debates fiscal impacts of illegal immigration with Sen. Schapira and Howard Fischer: Sen. Smith on Illegal Immigration Bill, posted with vodpod

Posted in Immigration, Media Appearances

Sen. Smith Talks Medicaid on Ch. 12 “Sunday Square Off”

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Sen. Smith Talks Medicaid on Ch. 12 “Sunday Squ…, posted with vodpod

Posted in Healthcare, Media Appearances

Sen. Steve Smith on Ch. 12 “Sunday Square Off”

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Se. Steve Smith on Ch. 12 “Sunday Square Off”, posted with vodpod    

Posted in Media Appearances

Sen. Andy Biggs on Ch. 12 “Sunday Square Off”

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Sen. Andy Biggs sat down with Ch. 12′s Brahm Resnik to defend bill abolishing Medicaid: Sen. Andy Biggs on Ch. 12 “Sunday Square Off”, posted with vodpod

Posted in Healthcare, Media Appearances

Senate to Consider Major Changes to Pensions

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

“The Arizona Senate today will consider major changes to three public-pension systems with a bill that would force police, firefighters, politicians and corrections officers to pay more to fund their retirements and suspend cost-of-living raises for retirees. Senate Bill 1609 … Continue reading →

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Sen. Pierce Talks Budget Cuts

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

“It is very difficult but we are going to reduce the size and scope of state government. There are no tax increases. We are committed to doing this and to turn the state’s economy around making this a business friendly … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget

Arizona Senate Leadership stands with Wisconsin Governor

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Senate President Russell Pearce and members of the Republican Leadership in the Arizona State Senate today announced they are in full support of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his efforts to institute common sense reforms to benefit programs for Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Court Hands Senate President Clear Victory

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

Senate President Russell Pearce is praising a clear, concise ruling from Judge J. Kenneth Mangum of Maricopa County Superior Court, siding with the Legislature in a dispute over the wording of a Proposition approved by Arizona voters in 2000.  Judge … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Education

Sen. Crandall Addresses Concussion Concerns in New Bill

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

The Senate Education Committee heard testimony Monday regarding new legislation that would protect young athletes from concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. SB1521 is designed to address the prevention, risk and treatment of sports-related concussions, which are becoming more commonplace in … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Healthcare

Senate President Pearce Selects Richard Stertz for Redistricting Commission

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Senate President Russell Pearce announced today he has selected Richard Stertz to serve on the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.  “Mr. Stertz is fair-minded and steadfast, and will be an outstanding member of the Redistricting Commission,” says Pres. Pearce.  Stertz, a … Continue reading →

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