(State Capitol, Phoenix) House Government Committee Chairman Kirk Adams announced his committee will hold closed-door hearings on several child deaths that followed Child Protective Service inquiries. Following briefings by CPS on two Tucson cases that involved the deaths of three…

(State Capitol, Phoenix) Drivers ticketed for a moving violation would have expanded choices to erase the infraction from their record through increased opportunities to attend defensive driving school. HB2001, sponsored by House Speaker Jim Weiers, allows drivers who qualify for…

Legislation helps individuals offset upfront costs of owning a small wind turbine WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Reps. Rick Renzi (R-AZ) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) recently introduced The Rural Wind Energy Development Act, legislation that helps individual homeowners, farmers, and small businesses…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Tax day can be a dreaded, or welcome, day for Arizonans. For some, a refund from the federal government awaits them (though that means they've overpaid their taxes throughout the entire year); for others, it's…

Legislation Requires Park Service to compensate small business owners for defaulted liabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives on April 17 unanimously passed legislation offered by U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) that directs the National Parks Service (NPS) to…

Child Protective Services Questions on death of Tucson girl (State Capitol, Phoenix) Rep. Jonathan Paton said Friday, March 30 the House Government Committee will hold a closed-door inquiry to question Child Protective Services in the death of several Tucson children.…

(State Capitol, Phoenix) For the second time in a year, the Legislature will ask a federal appeals court to overturn a bad decision in the long-running English Language Learner lawsuit. House Speaker Jim Weiers and Senate President Tim Bee announced…

Criminal judge revoked bond commissioners issued to illegal immigrant STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX Several state legislators are considering what actions to take in response to two commissioners who they say violated Proposition 100 by issuing and subsequently reducing bond for an…

Three-term Congressman Says Funds will protect rural Arizona from growing threat of Forest Fires WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) recently announced that Northern Gila County will receive $2.3 million from the U.S. Forest Service to help thin…

Legislation would authorize study to evaluate future management options of area around Walnut Canyon National Monument WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) late last week re-introduced the Walnut Canyon Study Act of 2007, legislation to authorize a study…

Legislation provides tax incentives to attract qualified ELL teachers to rural Arizona WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Rick Renzi (R-AZ) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) recently introduced the Teachers of English Language Learners (TELL) Act of 2007, legislation that provides up…

San Luis II and Nogales-Mariposa Ports of Entry will receive over $55 Million WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) has announced over $55 million in new federal funding for border projects along Arizonas southern border. Kyl, who was integral…