Legislation on Malpractice Liability Delayed in Arizona
A House vote on medical malpractice reform is postponed to next week to allow caucus review. Majority Leader Burton Barr says the bill could reach the Senate by Tuesday with an absolute March 1 deadline for approval, and implementation 30 days after passage to set up mutual underwriting groups for doctors and hospitals. The Booz Allen report casts doubt on rate relief, while the plan aims to curb suit timing, cap lawyer fees, and curb damages. Taxpayer coverage may offset an initial $15 million loss to the underwriting group.
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Consistent prison sentencing bill proposed in Arizona
Phoenix Senator Bob Hungerford introduced a bill to create panels in Maricopa and Pima counties to recommend sentences for felons. He cited wide disparities and said sentencing should be more consistent, noting cases with similar crimes getting very different outcomes. The panel would be appointed by the presiding judge and advise the trial judge.
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Bob Hungerford
Scottsdale
Maricopa
Pima
Hungerford
Florence
Arizona
Vacant Eastside Home Flooded by Burst Water Pipe
Rural/Metro Fire officials said a vacant eastside home at 8213 E Rancho Vista was flooded with standing water and ceiling collapses from a broken pipe. Neighbors reported seepage from Arcadia doors Sunday. The home, owned by Wil Concenia of Michigan, was unheated and likely froze last week. damage amount not listed.
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Rancho Vista
Rowlinson
Arcadia
Wil Concenia
Michigan
Cold drink can eases pain and health tips from AMA
A public service piece from the Arizona Medical Association promotes the cold sealed soft drink can as a first aid aid for muscle strain bursitis and headaches. It warns against misusing pressurized cans and offers hygiene and visitor guidance for the ill. It also covers walking forms and cold prevention tactics including humidity and avoiding crowds during outbreaks.
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Senator Proposes Earlier Start and 90 Day Pay Cut for Legislature
Arizona Sen. Leo Corbet proposes starting the legislature March 1 and halting subsistence pay after 90 days, arguing January convening wastes time before fiscal data. Senator John Roeder condemns the measure as regressive while the Equal Rights Amendment gains new Senate sponsorship. Judiciary panel backs revised sexual assault law focusing on non-consent.
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Rphoenix
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Scottsdale
Roeder
Arizona
Frank Felix
Tucson
Senate Judiciary Committee
Scott Driggs earns Eagle Scout rank in Troop 102
Scott Driggs age 15 attains Eagle Scout in Troop 102 sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Son of Mr and Mrs Don Driggs of 6119 E Calle del Paisano he earned badges for pioneering canoeing camping and electronics and is in the Order of the Arrow with service as senior patrol leader.
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Don Driggs
E. Calle del Paisano
Scott
Order of the Arrow
Parada del Sol Vendors Need Permits and Rules
Vendors must obtain written approval from Scottsdale officials for Saturday’s Parada del Sol. Rules include no cotton candy or balloons sales, beverages in paper containers only, no bottles or cans, healthy certificates for all food, covered items, and parade-route exclusion 9:30 a.m. to noon. ID cards must be worn. contact John Holmes at Scottsdale City Hall.
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Civic Center Plaza
Project begins raising level of Apache Lake
The Salt River Project starts refilling Apache Lake to boost hydroelectric generator efficiency at Horse Mesa Dam, causing Roosevelt Lake to fall upstream. Apache Lake will rise about four inches daily for 30 days to reach a total of 10 feet, while Roosevelt Lake drops one to 2.5 feet depending on inflows.
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Australian leader backs U S naval presence in Indian Ocean
Malcolm Fraser of Australia signals support for expanding the U S base on Diego Garcia and inviting U S warships to Cockburn Sound as Australia and New Zealand shift toward closer security ties. He cites Soviet naval expansion and aims to accelerate Cockburn completion and a defense budget increase amid lingering anti Yankee sentiment fading.
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Circle K Store Listings Around Phoenix Area
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