Monthly Archives: March 2012

Senate President appears on Arizona Horizon

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Senate President Steve Pierce made an appearance last night with House Speaker Andy Tobin on Channel 8′s Arizona Horizon. The two legislative leaders talked about the state budget. Senate President appears on Arizona Horizon, posted with vodpod

Posted in Media Appearances

Legislature targets drugs in “bath salts” as formulas change

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Despite a new state law that bans certain ingredients used to make a synthetic drug known as “bath salts,” manufacturers found a way to tweak their formulas to keep the drug on store shelves. So, legislators are at it again … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Congressional Western Caucus meets in Senate, recognizes Arizona legislators

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

On Friday March 16th U.S. Congressmen from Arizona and New Mexico gathered in  Senate Hearing Room 1 to discuss the states’ property rights. Each of the five representatives had a chance to hear from Governor Brewer and a group of … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Government, Property

Senate & House approve resolution recognizing veterans’ monument

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

A resolution designating a veterans’ memorial in Anthem as a state historical site has been sent to the Secretary of State’s office after successfully passing the Arizona Senate and House. The sponsor of SCR 1010, Senator Lori Klein, has voiced … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Affairs

Grammar Bowl Semifinals This Saturday at Capitol

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Dozens of 8th and 9th graders from around the state will descend upon the State Capitol Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for their own version of March Madness. The 90 students are semifinalists in the 2012 Arizona EGUMPP Grammar Bowl. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Education

Senator Biggs talks about the state budget

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Majority Leader Andy Biggs appeared on Channel 8′s Arizona Horizon to talk about the plan to balance this year’s state budget Senator Biggs talks about the state budget, posted with vodpod

Posted in Budget, Media Appearances

Long hours still the norm for retiring Sen. Gray

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

By Renee Rivers, Special to The Glendale Star The Glendale Star When Linda Gray bounded upstairs between bill readings in Committee of the Whole (COW), I asked how it was going. “This is one of many long days these past … Continue reading →

Posted in Bios, Media Appearances

Governor Brewer Signs Family Adoption Bill

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Governor Brewer Tuesday signed SB 1128, a bill sponsored by Senator Sylvia Allen that should speed certain adoptions for Arizona families.  In Arizona, the courts are required to conduct a home study to determine if a particular adoption is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Land exchange bill advances to House

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

A landmark effort to protect Arizona’s military facilities by allowing state trust lands to be exchanged for federal land has been approved by the State Senate. The bipartisan 24-6 vote allows SB 1001 and SCR1001 to be transferred to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth, Military Affairs