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Arizona daily news roundup

Budget agreement fails in Senate



Efforts to trim a few hundred million dollars from the state budget fell apart Thursday when the state Senate came up one vote shy of the needed majority.
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Gould, Verschoor won't support budget plan



Efforts to start plugging the $2 billion hole in the state budget came to a screeching halt Thursday when two Republican lawmakers refused to support the plan.
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Jobless rate rises despite more working


What all that means is that there is no sign that the Arizona economy has hit bottom.   Read More
Speed-camera critic takes on industry rep


A foe and a proponent of photo enforcement squared off in a public forum Thursday.   Read More
UA's Shelton committed to excellence in spite of cuts


The University of Arizona faces "a perilous cliff" in funding, UA President Robert Shelton said.   Read More
FACTS fees to remain the same


Fees for a locally run low-cost child care program -- with art, drumming, snacks and homework help -- are not proposed to increase after all, following a decision from the state not to implement a large licensing fee hike.   Read More
Few cancelations reported at winter RV parks


Arizona has a thriving industry catering to Canadian and northern U.S. residents known as "snowbirds" who flee to the state's warm climate for the winter.   Read More
Commission confirms ouster of legislator


Arizona's public campaign financing commission has affirmed a judge's decision removing a lawmaker from office for violating campaign finance rules and laws.   Read More
Special-needs scholarship struggles for donations


A new scholarship fund for Arizona special-needs and foster children to attend private schools is falling flat, forcing some parents to send their children to other schools or to home-school, and prompting some small private schools to close their doors.   Read More
Governor Photo

Gov. Jan Brewer (R)
Sworn in: January 2009
Term expires: January 2011

 

State capital: Phoenix
State nickname: The Grand Canyon State
Secretary of State 
Ken Bennett (R)
Attorney General Terry Goddard (D)
Senate President: Robert (Bob) Burns  (R)
House Speaker: Kirk Adams  (R)
  
  


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