Conservative stalwart Schultheis leaves legislative stage

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“I say every hill is worth dying on. Retreat is not an option.”

Lawmakers quibble over ‘personhood’ proposal

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“…they brought forth the proposed amendment, and then we change their words…”

Term-limited Senator truly ‘at home’ in new lottery job

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“You get a moderate Democrat with a moderate Republican and you’ve got a winning combination”

Just what does Congress do with all of those calls to action?

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“It basically says this is how we feel, the majority of us. Talk is a big part of politics. We settle our differences with words instead of swords.”

GOP group meets with Arizona legislators to discuss immigration law

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“We don’t often get a chance to discuss things state to state, and that’s the direction we’re going to have to take on this if the federal government is not doing their job”

GOP lawmakers top group’s annual taxpayer-friendly score card again

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Rankings were determined by examining up-or-down votes by lawmakers on 25 key bills offered during the 2010 legislative session.

Ritter lauds small business; some biz groups question commitment

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Governor, small-business groups go at it again, trade barbs

Senate GOP gets show on the road with Mike Kopp at the wheel

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“The key to being in the minority is to have compelling ideas.”

State Republicans hope to thwart amendment to federal bill

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“The amendment that has been attached to this bill will cause further harm to our economy and hinder our economic recovery.”

Last year’s backlash over late fees made for modest rollback in 2010

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“Something had to be done and HB1212 made it slightly better but it didn’t go as far as I think it should have.”