State Capitol News

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Some provisions in the budget package just approved by the
Legislature could endanger the state's share of stimulus dollars.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Governor Jan Brewer says she's perplexed by the maneuvers on the
budget taking place in the Legislature.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – State lawmakers are moving to strip the domestic partners of
state and university employees of the health insurance coverage
they gained just a year ago.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The state Senate gave its blessing early this morning to its plan
to balance the budget.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Attorney General Terry Goddard says he intends to run for
governor next year -- sort of.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Democratic lawmakers unveiled their plan today to balance the
state budget. Mmuch of it involves higher taxes.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – State lawmakers voted this afternoon to create a new tax credit
to help some students to go to private and parochial schools.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – A House panel voted today to allow residents of this state to opt
out of any new national health care plan adopted by Congress.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – A top Republican lawmaker wants to give people more options on
where to gamble.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The state Supreme Court today Wednesday blew apart the last hope
of Democrats to get legislative districts they find more
favorable in the next election -- and possibly take control of
the House or Senate.