Monthly Archives: September 2011

Grammar Bowl back for second competition

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

 The organizers of the first statewide Grammar Bowl in the country announced Wednesday the bowl will return for a second year of competition. The egumpp Grammar Bowl is an academic contest for 8th and 9th graders in Arizona, testing their … Continue reading →

Posted in Education

Minerals mining in Arizona can help spur U.S. economic growth by Sen. Al Melvin, R-Tucson, and Joe Hart, Arizona State Mine Inspector

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

The explosion in worldwide demand for minerals is good for Arizona’s mineral producers, including the state’s copper mines, which produce more copper than all the other 49 states combined and account for more than 60 percent of the nation’s total … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Growth

Arizona Attorney General Issues Opinion on Community Colleges and Illegal Aliens

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Senator Gray asked for opinion over concerns illegals would still earn  in-state tuition   (Phoenix, State Capitol)—-Arizona’s Attorney General has weighed in on the issue of illegal aliens qualifying for in-state tuition at state community colleges. Attorney General Tom Horne … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Immigration

President Pearce and Sen. Gray: Ban Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Now

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Those on the frontlines know them as one of the most dangerous drugs, and one of the most misleading terms. Bath salts: they are no day at the spa. They are a new synthetic drug, destroying lives and ripping apart … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Sen. Pierce: Paying Off Debt a Priority

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Well, that didn’t take long. The state hadn’t even closed its books on the outgoing fiscal year, and already there were some in the Legislature clamoring for us to spend money we don’t have. The reason? The past few months … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget

Bringing in Capital, Creating Jobs

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Business group: Use state tax credits to spur venture capital investment Monday, Sept. 19 By Victoria Pelham Cronkite News PHOENIX – Arizona can help small businesses expand and create jobs by following Utah’s lead and using tax credits to stimulate … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Jobs, Taxes

What Arizona Can Do to Help Create Jobs

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

               WHAT:          The Arizona Growth Foundation will release proposed legislation for the Arizona Fund of Funds, a plan that will expand the capital base in Arizona, helping create jobs for our state                  WHO:            Sen. Michele Reagan, Rep. Tom Forese, Jeremy … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs

Senate President talks about improving economic numbers in Arizona

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Senate President Russell Pearce sits down with Arizona Capitol Television to talk about rising state revenues, a balanced budget and what they mean to Arizona’s economy

Posted in Economy

Senator Griffin to Host Public Hearing on Southern Arizona Fires and Forest Management

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

A number of state legislators will be making the trip to Hereford this  Saturday, for a public hearing on Southern Arizona Fires and Forest Management. The hearing will be hosted by District 25 Senator Gail Griffin.  Senator Griffin is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Legislature Honors Our American Heroes

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Sunday night, the Capitol community came together to honor our heroes. It was the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, and hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the first responders who gave their lives while helping others on … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety