Monthly Archives: April 2012

Senate passes ballot measure protecting military bases

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

The Arizona State Senate on Wednesday final passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1001. SCR 1001 asks voters to allow the state to implement land exchanges to preserve the state’s military facilities and will be on the November ballot. The sponsor, Senator … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Affairs

Federal government attempting to halt development in Cochise County

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Nearly two decades of simmering conflict over water resources in Cochise County reached an explosive climax recently when bureaucrats with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued an unprecedented and stunning ultimatum to the State of Arizona: stop development … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth

Legislature passes resolution to attract new businesses, create jobs

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

The Arizona House of Representatives on Monday sent a powerful message of support to the small-business community with a 51-0 vote, passing SCR 1012. The resolution increases the amount of business personal property exempt from property taxes.  SCR 1012 is … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Taxes

Governor Signs Military Preservation Bill

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Governor Brewer on Tuesday signed SB 1001, a bill that protects Arizona’s military facilities by allowing state trust lands to be exchanged for federal land The House of Representatives is preparing to pass out SCR 1001, the companion to SB … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth, Military Affairs

Rain harvesting bill awaits governor’s decision

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

A bill that would authorize large-scale rainwater harvesting pilot projects and increase requirements for instream flow water rights applications is sitting on the governor’s desk after both the House and Senate approved it. Senate Bill 1236 is a companion piece … Continue reading →

Posted in Water

Sen. Steve Smith: Update from the Senate

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Sen. Steve Smith, District 23   I just wanted to take a minute to give you an update on what is happening in the Senate and in the Legislature as a whole right now. The session is winding down and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

Key Economists: Arizona Economy is Slowing Down

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

   Majority Leader says it’s a reminder of fragile economy; time to prepare, not spend  A group of key economists released a new report today, predicting the state’s economy is slowing down. The Finance Advisory Committee announced at its meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy

House Passes Military Installation Protection Bill

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

The Arizona House of Representatives today passed SB 1001 in a 58-0 vote. The bill, which aims to protect Arizona’s military installations through land exchanges, now goes back to the Senate for Final Reading The sponsor of the legislation, Senator … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth, Military Affairs

Senator Reagan appears on Arizona Horizon

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Senator Michele Reagan made an appearance on Channel 8′s Arizona Horizon on Monday night. The Scottsdale lawmaker talked about efforts to look at possible changes to the way recall elections are run in our state. Senator Reagan appears on Arizona … Continue reading →

Posted in Media Appearances

Statement from Senate President Steve Pierce on the USDA’s rejection of winning bid for Yavapai Downs Racetrack

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

“The horse racing season at Yavapai Downs in Prescott is one of the real economic engines of my district. It brings hundreds of jobs to an area hard-hit by the recession. There was real excitement last week when a bid … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Government