Monthly Archives: February 2012

Governor Signs School Choice Bill

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Governor Brewer today signed SB 1047, a bill sponsored by Senator Rick Murphy of Peoria that will open up more educational options for Arizona families.  The bill maintains Arizona’s rich history of providing parents with educational choices. It provides new … Continue reading →

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Senate President to IRC: Live within your budget

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

The President of the Arizona Senate today reminded the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission that the Commission doesn’t have an unlimited budget and needs to watch its spending before it can expect any more appropriations from the Legislature.  “The Executive Director … Continue reading →

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Sen. McComish receives 2012 “Polly” Award

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Senator John McComish is the recipient of this year’s “Polly” Award, named after Arizona legend Polly Rosenbaum. Senator McComish received the award for his work in preserving Arizona’s history. The “Polly” recognizes elected or appointed officials who help to support the … Continue reading →

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Statement by Senator Don Shooter on the helicopter tragedy near Yuma

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

“Today the people of Yuma and Arizona mourn the death of seven U.S. Marines killed when two helicopters collided near Yuma. It is a sad reminder that our brave service men and women face risks every day, not only abroad … Continue reading →

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Governor Brewer signs SB 1046

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Governor Brewer today signed SB 1046, a bill that allows companies that do business in multiple states to choose their corporate income tax formulas. For companies based in Arizonabut providing services in other states, it will mean big savings.  “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Taxes

Senate Leadership on passage of Legislative budget in Appropriations Committees

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

“The Senate and House today took a major step in the Legislature’s Constitutional duty to pass a budget for the State of Arizona. The Appropriations Committees in the Senate and House passed a budget that is structurally balanced, with no … Continue reading →

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Sen. Griffin sponsors bill to eliminate cities’ water fees

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Thursday the Arizona State Senate passed a bill that would eliminate city water fees and publicly fund the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Senators approved SB 1288 on a 30-0 vote and sent the bill to the House.  The Arizona … Continue reading →

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Senate Moves with Unprecedented Speed to Pass “Bath Salts” Bill

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

                         Statement from Senate President Steve Pierce  “The State Senate takes the safety and well-being of Arizonans seriously. As part of this commitment, the Arizona State Senate today heard HB 2356 in the Committee on Public Safety and Human Services, … Continue reading →

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Itzhak Perlman Performs at Arizona State Senate

Posted on February 15, 2012 by
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Violinist Itzhak Perlman performs on State Senate floor

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

World-renowned violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman performed on the floor of the Arizona State Senate Tuesday as part of the Senate’s Statehood Day celebration. Perlman performed the National Anthem with the Southwest Stringers, a group of orchestra students from Entz and Hale … Continue reading →

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