Arizona Senate approves changes to pension plan

The Arizona Senate has reversed itself and voted to approve a plan to revamp the retirement system for new elected officials and judges.

Lawmakers hope to refinance unemployment insurance loan

Arizona legislators want to refinance a federal loan that kept the state’s unemployment fund afloat during the recession. 

Gov. Jan Brewer: Budget will fund Common Core transition

Governor Jan Brewer says her budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include money to help implement the new Common Core standards in K-12 education.

Senate approves renewal process for public employee union dues

The state senate passed a bill that forces members of public employee union to annually request union dues be deducted from their paychecks.

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