State Capitol News

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The percentage of state residents in poverty rose last year. But
not everywhere.

New figures today from the Census Bureau show 14.2 percent of
Arizonans were living below the federal poverty level in 2007. By
2008 that figure had risen to 14.7 percent. That half point jump
compares with an increase of just two tenths of a percent
nationally.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – A new petition drive has been launched to reduce the penalty for
having small amounts of marijuana to a fine.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – A judge will decide this afternoon whether to let the state begin
enforcing some new restrictions on abortion.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – If you don't want to patronize a place that serve liquor where
customers can carry a gun, you should look for a sign -- and not
from above.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – A new statewide survey shows the most likely Democratic nominee
for governor would roll over incumbent Republican Jan Brewer if
she seeks reelection.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – For the first time in years, Arizonans believe that things are
going to get better.

By Howard Fischer

Phoe – A new statewide poll suggests that Governor Jan Brewer would be
vulnerable in a Republican primary.

The survey done by the Behavior Research Center shows 30 percent
of Republicans think the governor is doing a good or excellent
job while 27 percent rate her performance as poor or very poor.
Pollster Earl de Berge said part of the problem within her own
party may be her support of a temporary sales tax hike.