State Capitol, Phoenix The Ultimate Fighting Championship is officially on its way to Arizona with the final round in Rep. Jonathan Paton's effort to bring the sport here completed. HB2834 directs the Arizona Boxing Commission to adopt a clearly defined…

Legislation will save Arizona communities millions in highway improvements WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) voted to support long awaited legislation to make technical corrections to a large transportation package that was originally passed by Congress in 2005. The corrections…

State Capitol, Phoenix Gov. Napolitano buckled under pressure from the pro-illegal lobby and vetoed a bill that would allow all police officers to enforce federal immigration law. Napolitanos veto snubs a unanimous House vote, a two-thirds vote in the Senate,…

Legislation that allows the National Park Service to compensate business owners awaits Presidents signature WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives today passed S. 2739 - Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008. This legislation is comprised of over 60 individual…

STATE CAPITOL, Phoenix The Senate and the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation last week aimed at helping consumers curb identity theft. SB 1185, sponsored by Sen. Amanda Aguirre (D-24), proposes to make credit freezes more practical and affordable for…

State Capitol, Phoenix People committing crimes lose the ability to sue their victims if they are injured during their illegal activity, under a bill approved by the House last week. HB2813, sponsored by Rep. John Kavanagh, states that if a…

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX A bill has passed the Senate to help protect an Arizona military range that serves as the United States Army's sole radio and electronic testing site. Senate Bill 1387 requires cities, towns or counties to notify Ft.…

(STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) Legislation that will add reserve peace officers to school safety programs is one step closer to becoming law after passing a House education committee last week. Senate President Tim Bee, R-Tucson, is the sponsor of Senate Bill…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl During the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, there were massive breakdowns in the communication networks of our first responders. The communications equipment used by first responders had to compete with the same analog airwaves used…

WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved an amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution early March 14 to fully fund a program that reimburses states and local governments for a portion of the costs associated with incarcerating illegal criminal aliens.…

(State Capitol, Phoenix) Fans of Ultimate Fighting Champions are one step closer to seeing the popular sport coming to Arizona. The House passed HB2834 last week, which directs the Arizona Boxing Commission to adopt a set of rules that would…

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) delivered remarks on missile defense priorities last week at the American Foreign Policy Council's "Missile Defense and American Security" conference. The following are excerpts: "Will we build upon the investments and progress of…