Fire, police pension board seeks more say from lawmakers

Mark Waller

…But one lawmaker said legislature should retain control over the system.

State gets its house—make that, housing assistance—in order

Mark Waller

Backers say the new law’s aim is to cut red tape, end duplicative efforts and save tax dollars.

State as bail bondsman of last resort? ‘Dog’ says no way

Mark Waller

Duane “Dog” Chapman: “These guys will run amok without people like me trying to find them.”

Businesses would get an ear on the bench under pending bill

Mark Waller

“It’s a win-win for everyone involved. It enables the judiciary to more effectively deal with these cases and deal with other issues that they also deal with.”

Pending prison closure: cutting costs vs. cutting jobs

Mark Waller

“There really isn’t another industry in the area that could absorb these employees…”

GOP lawmakers nix mandate, say greener schools come naturally

Mark Waller

“Why create a level of bureaucracy if the free market is already heading in this direction?”

Questions about ballot questions? This bill aims to answer ‘em

Mark Waller

“It’s information that needs to be there because if it wasn’t there, you wouldn’t know that it’s information that you need to know. “

Union-backed rally emphasizes jobs, growing the middle class

Mark Waller

“I’m going to work as hard as I can to work across the aisle but we can’t let the other side have their agenda”

Judicial redistricting rules – necessary guidelines, or handcuffs?

Mark Waller

Our court has proven time and time again that they’re willing to get into the political process

Potential changes to ballot initiative process gain broad support

Mark Waller

“The more information sharing we can do…the better,”