Monthly Archives: March 2011

Sen. Gray Earns NHTSA Public Service Award

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

As Chair of the Senate’s Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Sen. Linda Gray has sponsored her fair share of legislation aimed at protecting and preserving the well-being and safety of Arizona’s citizens. Most notable, perhaps, is Sen. Gray’s past … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Senate President Pearce Discusses the Budget

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Pres. Pearce sits down with Sen. Minority Leader Schapira to discuss the budget and other legislative issues facing the state. Senate President Pearce Discusses Budget, posted with vodpod    

Posted in Budget, Media Appearances

Sen. Driggs: SB1499 will Help Reform “Probate Court Chaos”

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

The stories are heartbreaking and upsetting. Arizona seniors losing most or all of their life’s savings because of the actions of unscrupulous individuals appointed to manage their finances. The time has come to reform Probate Courts in our state. Senate … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Sen. Pierce’s Proposal to Defund the Clean Elections Act

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

“While Senator Steve Pierce proposes a vote on defunding Clean Elections, the US Supreme Court scrutinizes the provision of matching funds and how it relates to the 1st Amendment. It’s called the “No Taxpayer Subsidies for Political Campaigns Act,” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Pres. Pearce Allowed to Make Oral Arguments in Federal Government’s SB1070 Lawsuit

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

The U.S. District Court in Phoenix ruled Thursday that Senate President Russell Pearce will be allowed to give oral arguments at a hearing on April 1. The hearing is to determine whether Pres. Pearce can intervene in the federal government’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration

Sen. Smith Gets Tough on Illegal Immigration

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

 Maricopa resident and District 23 Senator Steve Smith has introduced several bills that he said will help reduce the financial strain illegal immigration puts on Arizona and curtail future illicit entry into the country. “These bills are making national headlines,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Media Appearances

Pension Reform Plan Passes Senate, Moves to House

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

A new bill that will reform Arizona’s public safety retirement system passed out of the Senate March 3 with 21 votes. Sen. Yarbrough’s pension plan, outlined in SB1609, provides extensive results-based reforms which will provide and preserve excellent benefits for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Sen. Shooter’s Busy Freshman Year at the Legislature

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

“Freshman legislator Don Shooter, the Republican state senator for District 24, jumped full force into state politics. “I’m no tiptoer. I jump in,” Shooter said Friday while sharing how his freshman year in office is coming along. It was his … Continue reading →

Posted in Bios, Media Appearances

Sen. Reagan’s Unique Approach to Redevelopment

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

“A new Arizona law allows developers to build infrastructure but tax themselves to pay for it, a novel approach to economic development that the state thinks will catch on in towns throughout Arizona. Scottsdale is hoping to use the law … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Sen. Klein on the FAIR Tax, Birthright Citizenship, and More

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Sen. Lori Klein (R-6) spoke with Western Free Press’s Brad Zinn on March 1st. Watch as she discusses a wide array of issues, from the FAIR tax to birthright citizenship.

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