Monthly Archives: August 2011

Senate President Pearce: Rising revenues a sign state budget plan is working, but we must stay fiscally responsible

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

A new report from the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shows continued strong growth for the State of Arizona. General Fund revenues are up 8.4% from this time last year, and July collections are up $35.4 million from the budget forecast. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Economy

Sen. Smith goes “On the Record with Greta van Susteren”

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Sen. Steve Smith appeared Thursday night on Fox News to talk about the latest on the border fence project. He gave Greta an exclusive with word of a major donation by a large company. http://video.foxnews.com/v/1129274855001/arizona-accepting-donations-for-a-border-fence/

Posted in Immigration, Media Appearances

Sen. Steve Smith will appear on Fox’s On the Record with Greta van Susteren tonight

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

He’ll talk about some new developments with the border fence project. The show airs at 7 pm.

Posted in Immigration, Media Appearances

Majority Leader Andy Biggs: Changes Needed on Redistricting Commission

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

When Arizonans voted to create the Independent Redistricting Commission in 2000, they likely expected they would get fair and transparent redistricting of legislative and congressional districts. Seeing how the current IRC led by Colleen Mathis is spinning out of control, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Sen Nelson: West Valley is not a good choice for new prison

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Having attended the public hearing by the Arizona Department of Corrections on the  Perryville prison it is important for everyone to understand some of the history behind its present location and why it should not be expanded and furthermore if … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

New Appropriations Chair Named

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Senate President Russell Pearce announced today he is naming Senator Don Shooter chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.  “Senator Shooter is a strong fiscal conservative. He works well with his colleagues and the Governor. He will put the taxpayers of … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget

Sen. Gray earns national award for longtime commitment to fighting drunk driving

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Sen. Linda Gray, a well-known champion of strong drunk-driving legislation, continues to be recognized nationally for her efforts. The Century Council has given the Phoenix Republican a Leadership Award for her hard work. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Victory for States’ Rights at the 11th Circuit

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Senate Republicans embrace the 11th Circuit Court’s ruling declaring the individual mandate portion of President Obama’s healthcare law unconstitutional.  The opinion decries Obamacare, with Chief Judge Joel Dubina writing,  “The individual mandate exceeds Congress’s enumerated commerce power and is unconstitutional.”  It goes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Arizona Republican Senators Celebrate Victory for Life

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Arizona Republican senators celebrate the Arizona Court of Appeals ruling to uphold the abortion consent act.   See the link below for key provisions  of the ruling.  http://blog.azpolicy.org/life/victory-for-life-advocates-arizona-court-of-appeals-upholds-abortion-consent-act/

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Arizona Senator named Legislator of the Year

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Sen. Nancy Barto has been named a recipient of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s “Legislator of the Year” award. Sen. Barto was presented the award at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans. The “Legislator of the Year” Award is … Continue reading →

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