Oddities and notices from Tucson area news
Fire chief warns the $5 million federal building lacks required fire protection plans and a sprinkler system. State land use bills advance while flood area bans pass the House. Senate criticizes federal spending. blood drives in Tucson receive emphasis alongside donations incentives. Astronomy gains with Kitt Peak’s 158 inch telescope unveiled.
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Tucson
L.F. Peterson
Clifford O’key
General Services Administration
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Mt. Palomar
Calif
Arizona Legislature Considers Tax Credit Amid School Spending War
House Leader Burton Barr warns a home owner tax credit tied to a computerized valuation could vanish if school district appetites aren’t curbed. He advocates shifting 75 percent of public education funding to the state level, risking new battles with districts and utilities and prompting homeowners to weigh state control against lower property taxes.
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Arizona
House
Burton Barr
Yneans.a
How They Voted on State Senate alcohol education bill
A Phoenix report notes that SB 1203 requiring schools to teach alcohol and drug effects drew opposition in the Senate. Sen Harold Giss defends mixed views on alcohol. The record lists nine southern Arizona senators positions on four measures with votes and names.
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Phoenix Bureau
Phoenix
State Senate
Harold Giss
D-Yuma
House
Arizona
Awalt
Holsclaw
Jacquin
Ulm
Alexander
Felix
Lena
Stump
Swink
Southern Arizona votes on bills and memorials
The record lists how 18 southern Arizona representatives voted on a range of bills. Key outcomes include HB 2010 flood plain controls 37 0 3 all Yes, HB 2100 water for subdivision lots 57 2 1 all Yes, JB 2246 memorial day changes 45 11 4 mostly Yes with several No or nonvoting, HCM 203 freedom for radio and TV news 49 6 5 mainly Yes with notable No and Not voting.
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Alexander
Felix
Holsclaw
Jacquin
Lena
Swink
Ulm
Awalt
Stump
Felix Holsclaw
Stump Ulm
Southern
Arizona
Bahill
Buehl
Carrillo
Getzwiller
Goodwin
Hershberger
King
Pacheco
Richey
Alley
Cajero
Carlson
Davids
Dewberry
Fricks
Kincaid
Sawyer
Fenn
Freedom
Yeu
Lawmakers to ask for rent money in Arizona session
Arizona lawmakers plan a supplementary appropriation of 350000 to cover overlooked rent for the Senate and House buildings. Senate President William Jacquin and House Speaker Stan Akers say costs exceed current budget. Senate about 1250000 and House around 1500000 in operating costs.
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Phoenix
Arizona
House
Senate
William Jacquin
Tucson
Stan Akers
Jacquin
Akers
Rules Committee
Government bills headline hearings mark next week's sessions
Phoenix reports a sweeping schedule of state government revamps with hearings tied to the Revenue and Transportation departments, Agriculture, and a proposed State Department unifying the secretary of state office. Key committees meet Monday to Friday reviewing tax, civil rights, licensing, and environmental issues.
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Citizen Phonix Bureau
Phoenix
Senate Finance and Revenue Committee
Revenue Department
Senate ‘Transportation’ Committee
Transportation Department
House Committee On Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
House Judiciary Committee
State State Department
Secretary of State
Nance
House Health’ and, Welfare Committee
Senate Agriculture, Commerce and Labor Committee
State “Department ‘of State
Game and Fish Department
House
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Tucson Daily Citizen
First National Bank of Arizona
Arizona Senate
Russell Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Nixon
Sen. Long
Pup
Eden
Gane
Rusties
Seorance
Implas
Tony Tselentis
Citizen
Barr
Jero
Catalina High School
Joe ‘Barr
Mike McCall
Governors Youth Council
BMT Hepkina
Hght
Law Department
Judiciary Committee
Agriculture Department
House Agriculture Committee
House Economic Affairs Committee
Commerce and Industry Committee
Environmental Future Committee
Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Ways and Means
Senate Transportation Committee
Senate State, County and Municipal Affairs Committee
House Education Committee
State Highway Department
Department of Economic Security
Wilmot Plaza
PYREX
Broadway
Wilmot
Ister Charg
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