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Senator Gail Griffin of Hereford has been appointed Co-Chair of the Joint Border Security Advisory Committee, Senate President Andy Biggs announced. Senator Griffin has been a member of the committee since March 2011. Senator Griffin has a long history of … Continue reading →

Thirty-five state legislators and legislative staff from 26 states and Puerto Rico have been selected as Early Learning Fellows by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Now in its second year, the program exposes fellows to the latest research … Continue reading →

PHOENIX– “Every year, hundreds of young adults age out of Arizona’s foster care system. It is a big transition that comes with very little support, but there is new legislation intended to lighten the load, though it may only help … Continue reading →

“There is finally good news on the horizon for education funding in Arizona. As soon as the state economy began to show new signs of life, legislators came forward to discuss plans for immediate increases to our K-12 school system. … Continue reading →

We compare prices before buying a new car or a dishwasher. Why don’t we do the same with our health care? Senator Nancy Barto appeared on Arizona Horizon on Channel 8 in Phoenix to discuss her bill that would do … Continue reading →

PHOENIX (CBS5) – “Drivers in Arizona see it almost daily – drivers texting behind the wheel. The potentially deadly behavior is not against the law. “The majority of people know that it’s wrong, but they admitted to doing it anyway,” … Continue reading →

Senate President Andy Biggs and House Speaker Andy Tobin appear on Arizona Horizon to discuss the latest news from the state capitol, including whether progress is being made on the state budget and the latest with the push to expand … Continue reading →

PRESCOTT – Yavapai County elections officials say they support several bills seeking to change election laws that are sponsored by Arizona Sen. Michele Reagan, R-Scottsdale. Reagan is traveling to county seats across the state to update elections officials about the … Continue reading →

“If you live in Arizona, State Sen. Gail Griffin wants you to be a cowboy on the fourth Saturday in July. Break out your 10-gallon hat and check the spurs on your boots because thanks to our local State Senator, … Continue reading →

An Arizona lawmaker wants to create state-level penalties for schools that violate a federal law prohibiting them from releasing students’ private information to non-educational entities. “When we’re going outside the scope of education and giving this type of private information … Continue reading →