No pay raise for state legislators

Arizona state legislators won’t be getting a pay raise any time soon. 

Feds push states to crack down on distracted driving

The federal government is putting pressure on states across the county to end what they call an epidemic on the roads. The U.S. Department of Transportation released a 'Blueprint for Distracted Driving' on Thursday.

Report: Fewer illegal immigration bills introduced so far in 2012 than 2011

A new report finds states introduced and approved fewer bills dealing with illegal immigration during the first quarter of this year than last. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Patterson replacement will be an Independent

Daniel Patterson’s replacement in the Arizona House of Representatives will be an independent, not a Democrat.

Patterson resigns; deal to keep salary non-starter

State Representative Daniel Patterson of Tucson resigned Wednesday from the Arizona House of Representatives. That came shortly after the House Ethics Committee recommended to the full chamber that Patterson be expelled. But, before Patterson stepped down, there was an effort to broker a compromise to keep him in office.

AZ Legislature approves abortion ban

The Arizona House of Representatives has given its final approval to a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks in most cases. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

AZ Senate approves Clean Elections compromise, sends to House

A compromise plan that would keep the state’s system of publicly-funded political campaigns in place, but with some changes, is headed to the Arizona House. The state senate approved the plan Tuesday. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

AZ Senate aproves restrictions for young drivers

The Arizona Senate has voted to ban some new drivers from using cell phones or other communication devices behind the wheel. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

 

AZ House to speed up ethics case against Patterson

The Arizona House has voted to speed up its ethics committee process, to deal with a complaint filed against Tucson Democrat Daniel Patterson.

AZ Senate to take up restrictions on young drivers...again

The Arizona Senate on Monday will vote on a measure that would put new restrictions on new drivers.

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