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Arizona bill could divert more tax income to pay for …

1/28/2021
PHOENIX — State lawmakers are moving to let people divert more of the tax they owe the state to instead help their children and grandchildren attend college.

COVID issues loom in Legislature

1/26/2021
Arizona legislators have their work cut out for them as they enter their third week of a legislative session that comes on the heels of a tumultuous election cycle and in the midst of a worsening …

Ducey budget provides $2M allocation toward Arizona …

2/10/2020
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has included a $2 million General Fund allocation in his $12.3 billion executive budget for the Arizona Commission on the Arts to provide grants and other support to …

Watson: Ducey education plan supports bright horizon …

1/21/2020
There are some big changes on the horizon for education in Maricopa County, if Gov. Ducey’s legislative agenda continues to get a good reception from our state lawmakers. Last week Gov. …

Arizona Senate lawyer seeks ‘do-over’ in staffer …

11/18/2019
PHOENIX — The state Senate wants a do-over of at least part of the trial where a jury concluded a staffer was the victim of racial and sexual discrimination.

State, city leaders bolster arts programs; Legislature …

5/31/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia While opinions may vary on the Arizona Legislature’s $11.8 billion budget passed and signed into law earlier this week, one group praised lawmakers for their …

Lemonade is in the running for state drink of Arizona

4/25/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Reversing course, state senators agreed Thursday to give a Gilbert teen one more chance to make his case for declaring lemonade the state …

Leaders, locals react to statewide texting ban; …

4/23/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia A day after lawmakers adopted a long-debated statewide texting ban, leaders and citizens are discussing the potential impact of the measure. Gov. Doug Ducey …

Knecht: Vote for character, ideas, not party …

7/24/2018
If you want to think of me as an underdog because I’m pursuing a state senate seat as an Independent, I’m OK with that.  History is filled with inspirational stories of unexpected champions who …

Knecht: Vote for character, ideas, not party …

7/24/2018
If you want to think of me as an underdog because I’m pursuing a state senate seat as an Independent, I’m OK with that.  History is filled with inspirational stories of unexpected champions who …

Dysart staring at steep funding decrease

6/20/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia The 2017-18 proposed budget for the Dysart Unified School District has been set, almost. Prior to July 15, the budget for the next school year will …