U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Senate working group’s proposal on border security and immigration reform: “Let’s seize this moment. It is good for Arizona. After years of stalemate, a bipartisan, common-sense effort is finally underway to solve a problem that reaches every corner of our nation. “The Senate working group’s proposal is not perfect, but it is good for Arizona. As a border state, Arizona … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick on Senate Immigration Proposal
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New Director of Revenue Named
Governor Jan Brewer today named John Greene the new Director of the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR). Mr. Greene has been appointed to replace outgoing Director Gale Garriott, who is leaving to pursue a position outside state government. Garriot’s departure is effective June 29, 2011. “I am very happy to announce the appointment of John Greene. He brings with him an extensive and credentialed background. I am expecting great things from John in this new role,” said Governor Brewer. “I … [Read more...] about New Director of Revenue Named
County Sends Budget Concerns Letter to State
Senators and Representatives: As the elected leadership of Coconino County, we are writing to express our concerns with a budget being proposed in the Senate that would shift $150 million in state obligations to counties. We are extremely concerned that while this budget is being touted as fiscally conservative, it is not. The budget will only shift the burden onto local governments and to local taxpayers. In many of our most rural areas in the state, counties are the main provider of … [Read more...] about County Sends Budget Concerns Letter to State
