Legislative News

May 5, 2009

Two bills clear the way for Arizona to accept federal stimulus STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX The House of Representatives passed two emergency measures with overwhelming bipartisan support designed to immediately tackle obstacles related to accepting $93 million available in federal stimulus…

Mar 3, 2009

They will regularly meet to ensure appropriate distribution of federal stimulus dollars in rural Arizona STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX Rep. Andy Tobin (R-Dist. 1), the only rural legislator in leadership at the House of Representatives and currently serving as the Majority…

Jan 20, 2009

Phoenix, AZ − As the Arizona Legislature works on state budget priorities and cuts, AARP is urging state lawmakers to consider the benefits Medicaid funding brings to local economies at the same time ensuring protection for Arizonas most vulnerable citizens.…

Jan 6, 2009

Phoenix, AZ Among the first ten bills to be introduced and discussed by Arizonas 49th Legislature is a repeal of the State Equalization Rate, a tax investment contributed mostly by large corporations which benefits Arizonas public school children. The legislation,…

Nov 6, 2008

State Capitol, Phoenix State House Republicans chose Rep. Kirk Adams to lead the chamber when the 49th Legislature convenes in January. The 35-Republicans also selected Rep. John McComish, R-Ahwatukee, as majority leader, and Rep. Andy Tobin, R-Paulden, as majority whip.…

Sep 24, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Senate has approved legislation authorizing a federal loan to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for the planning and engineering of a dam and reservoir to provide clean drinking water for the tribe. The legislation, S. 3128,…

Sep 22, 2008

Makes Critical Improvements for Arizonas Foster Children The passage of landmark federal child welfare reform legislation, The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act (H.R. 6893), will make it possible for more children in Arizona and across the nation…