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Bill providing tax breaks for long-term health care costs becomes law

The following is a news release from the Arizona Legislature

Assistant Minority Leader Steve Farley’s, D-Tucson (District 28), bill to provide tax breaks for middle-class families paying for long-term health care is now law. Gov. Jan Brewer signed the bill Monday and it will go into effect the beginning of August.

Don't forget to register to vote - 3 days to deadline

Don't forget to register to vote - 3 days to deadline

There are only 3 days left before the May 14 deadline to vote in the CD8 special election in June!

HB 2794 passes House, now on the Governor's desk

May 2012, update on HB 2794. The bill passed the Arizona House by a vote of 58-2 and is now on the way to the Governor.

Vail considers incorporation

Vail considers incorporation

Not annexation but incorporation is being talked about in the Vail area,  southeast of Tucson.

Students host CD 8 Primary Debate at Vail Theatre of the Arts

Students host CD 8 Primary Debate at Vail Theatre of the Arts

Under the direction of government teacher, Arlo Ogden, Vail Academy and High School’s Class of 2012 has invited the four Republican candidates for the District 8 Special Election to a debate in the beautiful Vail Theatre of the Arts.

Urgent deadline approaches - voter registration closes March 19

Heads up everyone - voter registration for the Special Primary Congressional Election for District 8 closes at midnight on March 19.

A new voter registration form must be completed when any of the following happens:

Rosemont Mine encounters more speed bumps on the road to approval

The following is from a Save the Scenic Santa Ritas organization news release

Action Needed

There are currently two issues needing public comment: Proposed amendment to 2040 RTP to potentially widen SR83, and a request to the ACC for a public meeting on the proposed power line for Rosemont. Here is a bit of info on both issues, and directions on how to comment