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BEN'S BELLS: Bike Shop Honored for Trike Modifications

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is the staff of Broadway Bicycles.The staff, nominated by Jackie Parham, modified a stroller for her great-nephew that would accommodate his medical needs.In her nomination, Parham wrote: "My great-nephew is almost 2 years old. He has had an incredibly hard ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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PCC Oversight Leaves Public Paying 2 Rents

Realization came late that program move needed OKA Pima Community College effort that's supposed to save taxpayers money may cost tens of thousands of unnecessary dollars before any savings kick in.The public could be stuck paying two rents for up to eight months - a potential extra expense of up ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Carey Not Lacking in Enthusiasm

ARIZONA FOOTBALLNow UA's emotional leader, he'll get help tonight if Scott returnsSALT LAKE CITY - Sometime tonight, Ka'Deem Carey may rip off another one of his trademark long runs or dive headfirst - somersault, really - into the Rice-Eccles Stadium end zone for a short touchdown.The Arizona ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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County Could Sell Downtown Building

Some prime downtown real estate could be back on the market, now that the city won't be joining the county in the new court complex.The Pima County Board of Supervisors last week rejected the city's offer to pay rent, but not a share of the construction cost, to occupy space at the new complex when ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Salpointe Fails to Keep Up

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE PLAYOFFS: PEORIA CENTENNIAL 28, SALPOINTE 14Lancers' bid to reachtitle game ends against 'aggressive' CentennialSalpointe Catholic had a chance to grab a piece of elusive momentum at the start of the second quarter against Peoria Centennial on Friday in a Division II ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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DAVID FITZSIMMONS: President Should See 'Lincoln,' Then Channel Him in Dealings with Congress

Nothing could match the awe I felt when a special collections curator handed my friend Garry Greenberg and me the white gloves. I love American history and Garry, who loves Lincoln, asked me if I wanted to tag along on a visit to the Library of Congress. I've sprinted through Springfield, fawned ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: DAVID FITZSIMMONS: President Should See 'Lincoln,' Then Channel Him in Dealings with Congress

Rothschild, in Nogales, Sonora, Looks to Build Cross-Border Ties

Nogales, Sonora, is expected to double its population to 1 million in the next 10 years, and on Friday Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild reiterated his desire to strengthen relations in the region.On his first official trade visit to Nogales, Rothschild spent the day with Mayor Ramon Guzman Munoz, ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Rothschild, in Nogales, Sonora, Looks to Build Cross-Border Ties

Law and Order Briefs

Tucson man pleads guilty in deadly brawlA Tucson man is facing three to seven years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to manslaughter.Joel Langejans, 42, admitted he shot and killed Noah Holl, 26, on May 8. He will be sentenced Jan. 15 by Pima County Superior Court Judge Howard Hantman.Holl ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Deaths

The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted. Occupations are given if available.BELL, Sally A., 81, homemaker, Nov. 10. Hudgel's.BERTSCH, Christine, 52, medical records, Nov. 6. Funeraria del Angel.BURRUEL, Alfonso B., 83, masonry contractor, Nov. 13. Adair Dodge.COOK, James M., 97, ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Fundraiser to Aid Ill Founder of Group That Rescues Horses

A Tucson woman who has dedicated her life to helping animals now needs some help in return.Judy Glore, the founder of HEART, or Happy Equine Acres Rescue & Therapy, has adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer in which the tumor entwines around the heart."A couple months ago, Judy was experiencing ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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ARIZONA BASKETBALL: Freshman in Middle of Learning Experience

Leading up to his first Arizona Wildcats season, freshman center Kaleb Tarczewski spent a lot of time adjusting to the extra 30 pounds he put on since arriving in Tucson.Now he has to adjust to everyone else.Through the first two games of his Wildcat career, the Arizona freshman 7-footer has been ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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UA Production of Verdi's 'La Traviata' Makes Magic

Magic happens in opera when you are sitting in the audience and you forget where you are.That's what happened at Crowder Hall on Thursday night when the University of Arizona Opera Theatre mounted Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata."For 2 1/2 hours, we were entangled in the tragic love story of the ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Deputy Kills Man during Traffic Stop

A Pima County sheriff's deputy fired in self-defense at a man who pointed a handgun at him during a traffic stop Friday afternoon, a sheriff's spokesman said.The man who was shot was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, said Deputy Tom Peine, a sheriff's spokesman. His name was not ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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UA FOOTBALL HOTSHEET: UA Lineman Hopes His Game's Brighter Than Utah's Star

Tuihalamaka is eager to face best-in-West Utes lineman LotuleleiSione Tuihalamaka knows all about Utah's Star Lotulelei."I'm a big fan," Tuihalamaka said this week. "I respect him. I know some of Utah's players, and I know from them that Star's a good guy. He'll do good."It's just that tonight, ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: UA FOOTBALL HOTSHEET: UA Lineman Hopes His Game's Brighter Than Utah's Star

EL TOUR DE TUCSON: Hit by Car, Rider Uses Broken Frame to Tout Safety

Two years ago, Brendan Lyons was hit by a vehicle while he was cycling in a Tucson bike lane.It caused serious injuries to him and snapped his bike frame in half.That frame and his story serve as a centerpiece for "Look! Save a Life" which officially launched its Arizona chapter this week at the El ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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UTAH UTES: KR Breaks Records with Ease, but There's a Catch

Unlike anyone in the history of his sport, Reggie Dunn has the ability to catch a kickoff at one end of the football field and, seconds later, deposit it for six points on the other side.But first, he has to catch the ball. And that hasn't always been easy.Eight or 10 times last year, Dunn muffed a ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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GREG HANSEN: Short of Blizzardy, Icy Conditions, Cats Shouldn't Have Problem with Weather

SALT LAKE CITYDear Mr. Football: Was Utah tailback John White IV serious when he told local reporters, "We can have a blizzard; it wouldn't bother me?"A: Unless it's the Ice Bowl in Green Bay and your nose turns blue, the most overblown item in football is cold-field advantage. In the coldest game ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: GREG HANSEN: Short of Blizzardy, Icy Conditions, Cats Shouldn't Have Problem with Weather

DIVISION II SEMIFINALS: IRONWOOD RIDGE 35, TEMPE MARCOS DE NIZA 21: I-Ridge Heads to Title Game for First Time

GILBERT - When Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams dropped to a knee on his team's final play to seal a 35-21 victory over Tempe Marcos de Niza at Gilbert Campo Verde in the Division II semifinals, no wild celebration followed.The team didn't stream onto the field and coach Matt Johnson ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: DIVISION II SEMIFINALS: IRONWOOD RIDGE 35, TEMPE MARCOS DE NIZA 21: I-Ridge Heads to Title Game for First Time

Rosemont Decision Put off Yet Again

Forest chief, citing thorny environmental issues, says US won't rule by December, as expectedThe federal government won't make a decision on the Rosemont Mine as expected next month and it's not clear when it will, the Coronado National Forest's chief said Friday in announcing the latest of many ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Rosemont Decision Put off Yet Again

FOOTBALL: Johnson, I-Ridge Ready for Road Tilt

Ironwood Ridge coach Matt Johnson isn't thinking about Peoria Centennial or Salpointe Catholic.While the Coyotes and Lancers are playing tonight in one Division II semifinal, Johnson's Nighthawks will be playing Tempe Marcos de Niza in the other semifinal matchup at Gilbert Campo Verde.But, Johnson ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: FOOTBALL: Johnson, I-Ridge Ready for Road Tilt

'A' Mountain Trail to Bear Name of Man Who's Dedicated to It

Jimenez hiked path near Tucson as a teenager, had prominent role in S. Arizona Hiking ClubGilbert Jimenez knows his way around Sentinel Peak.He has hiked on the little mountain on Tucson's west side and helped maintain its trails for more than 70 years.Now - in recognition of his long devotion to ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: 'A' Mountain Trail to Bear Name of Man Who's Dedicated to It

Escuelas En Aprietos Tras Rechazo a la 204

Es probable que las escuelas de Tucson pasen por una epoca dificil, ya que no se aprobo la Propuesta 204 en la pasada Eleccion General, la cual le hubiera proporcionado dinero a la educacion.Despues de que el electorado no aprobara la medida el martes 6 de noviembre, las escuelas se han visto ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Charitable Holiday Dinners Need Food

Salvation Army, Luz Southside gearing up for Thanksgiving, yuleTwo Tucson nonprofits are still low on a few staples for their Thanksgiving feasts, but the agencies, which cook free holiday meals for those in need, already are looking ahead to Christmas.The Luz Southside Coalition is having its 14th ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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UA Up to Tall Task Presented by UTEP

Freshman big men lead Arizona to rebounding advantage of 35-15UTEP took the bus to Tucson, but they passed The Airport Test before Thursday night's game.The test, of course, is basketball parlance for how big and athletic a team looks when you see them walking, in team logo warmups, through a ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: UA Up to Tall Task Presented by UTEP

Corrections

ORIGINAL LISTING RAN NOV. 15, 2012, 6 NWS, BUT WAS NOT ARCHIVED* Healthy Nights in Oro Valley at Oro Valley Fitness, 10550 N. La Canada Drive, No. 160, is held at 5:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. The wrong time and date were listed in "What's happening" on Page 6 of Thursday's Northwest ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE PLAYOFFS: Fans Part of Nogales' Amazing Story

NOGALES - When the Nogales boys basketball team went to and won the 4A-I state championship in Glendale two years ago, Apaches fans did not disappoint.They filled up eight buses and made their team feel at home at Jobing.com Arena.Now, as the 14th-seeded football team has made an incredible run to ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Principales Resultados De la Eleccion General del 6 De Noviembre

Las cifras aun no son oficiales, el conteo se cierra el 26 de noviembreDistrito Electoral 2 para congresoRon Barber * (dem.) 137,993 - 50. 12%Martha McSally (rep.) 137,339 - 49.88%Distrito 2 para senado estatalLinda Lopez * (dem.) 37,331 - 100%Distrito 3 para senado estatalOlivia Cajero Bedford ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Principales Resultados De la Eleccion General del 6 De Noviembre

Resort's 4-Diamond Rating Vaults Tucson Past Phoenix

CASINO DEL SOL RESORT EARNS COVETED RANKCasino del Sol resort in Tucson earned a place on the AAA Arizona four-diamond list for 2013 - making it the only property in the state added to AAA's prestigious five- and four-diamond lists this year.The designation also boosted Tucson over Phoenix in total ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NO. 12 ARIZONA 72, UTEP 51: Cats Standing Up Well

Size no longer issue as taller UA shakes off UTEP in second halfBefore Thursday's game, Arizona Wildcats coach Sean Miller took a peek at the physical size of UTEP players and had reason to worry.There were big men of 6-10 or taller. A handful of 6-6 or taller forwards, two of whom were sons of ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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PMI-Bohol Union vows to remain on strike
by MYRNA JOY JAPOS

Union strikers at PMI Colleges Bohol have vowed to continue protesting until the Philippine Maritime Institute (PMI)-Bohol would offer a “lawful employment negotiation” even as they called for reinstatement of dismissed employees.

“The union is willing to keep on striking even until the end of the semester,” Dr. Violeta Dano, treasurer and former spokesperson of the PMI Faculty and Employees Union (FEU) said.

The union strike erupted after a notice of termination of employment was sent to seven employees and faculty members, including Dano, following a court order issued on Dec. 18, 2012.

The court ruled that the PMI FEU strike on August 9, 2010 was illegal, and such was pursued “with a failure to comply with the requisites of a valid strike.”

The court said that the union officers who served and acted during the period of an “illegal” strike were “deemed” to have lost their employment status. The faculty and employees were Dano, Joel Langcamon, Victorino Cabalit, Nelson Estaño, Alberto Plorlacin, Artemio Tambis, and Joseph Nelson Sarabia.

PMI has ceased to recognize the terminated employees as being affiliated to the college.

Dano explained that their rally in front of the PMI building is to call the attention of the management and illicit support from students.

“The management refused to face us. This is also a way to let the students understand what really is happening in the school,” said Dano, adding that the union perceived the termination illegal and unauthorized.

“The management wanted to terminate the core of the union and make the union weak,” Dano said.

Dano claimed that she was not yet an elected officer of the union the time the considered illegal strike took place in 2010. She also added that the PMI management had shown “impropriety” upon handing the notice of termination.

“What the PMI management did was indecent. I was even confined at the hospital the time the notice of termination was sent to me. Can they not wait for me to get well before they would hand me the letter of termination?” said Dano.

Lawyer Maria Evaneliza Cloma-Lucero, PMI’s human resource and development director, said that the management has nothing to explain to the union because “the court decision has said it all.”

“We believe that everything was done legally. It was a decision of the court. If Dr. Dano is claiming that she was not an officer [of the union] during the 2010 strike, she better prove it in court. Why didn’t she rebut this issue the time the case was still tried?” Lucero said.

Dano said the union would appeal the case with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other higher offices for support and mediation. (MYRNA JOY JAPOS, MASSCOM INTERN)

Arizona Bikers to Police: Leave Us Alone

Senate committee approves bill to prevent profiling of motorcyclistsA clash between cops and bikers has made its way to the Capitol in the form of a proposed law requiring police to be trained not to profile motorcyclists.And while the Senate Public Safety Committee passed SB1086 in a 4- 0 vote ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Bikers to Police: Leave Us Alone

Schools in Arizona Praise Plan to Add 20 Extra Days

When the Littleton Elementary School District in Avondale added 20 days to its school calendar last year in order to help struggling students and prevent the summer backslide, about 10 percent of districts' teachers quit.The teachers didn't want to take on an extra four weeks of school for the same ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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From Threats to Murder, Arizona Lawyers Victimized by Workplace Violence

Deadly violence against attorneys is rare, but they are often the victims of threats and assaults in the workplace, according to a Utah attorney who has studied the issue for more than a decade.Attorney Steve Kelson has surveyed bar associations in six states about attorney violence and is about to ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: From Threats to Murder, Arizona Lawyers Victimized by Workplace Violence

Proposal to End Arizona's Gas Tax Runs into Roadblocks

Saying the state's gas tax is "dying and never coming back a Democratic lawmaker wants to study tax alternatives and allow the Department of Transportation to run pilot programs testing the ideas.Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, is hustling for votes and sponsors in an effort to shepherd SB1327 through ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Proposal to End Arizona's Gas Tax Runs into Roadblocks

'English Only' Measure Could Cost Arizona Federal Money

A state lawmaker's plan to save the state money by sending government materials only in English may run afoul of the Civil Rights Act and federal guidelines, and could cost state agencies billions per year in federal dollars.Republican Rep. Steve Smith of Maricopa sponsored HB2283, which would ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Environmentalists Say Arizona Lawmakers Limiting Testimony at EPA Pollution Hearing

House and Senate lawmakers are scheduled to hold a joint hearing Monday to hear testimony on the impact of a recent federal order instructing Arizona power companies to install pricey pollution control equipment at coal plants.The Senate Government and Environment Committee and the House Energy, ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Environmentalists Say Arizona Lawmakers Limiting Testimony at EPA Pollution Hearing

Arizona House Panel Possibly Broke Open Meeting Law While Discussing Open Meeting Law

Lawmakers on the House Government Committee may have inadvertently violated the state's open meetings law when they recessed while debating a bill that would subject public employee unions to the same law.Meeting on Jan. 29, the committee had killed a measure by Republican Rep. Steve Montenegro of ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona House Panel Possibly Broke Open Meeting Law While Discussing Open Meeting Law

Second Amendment Supporters Take to State Capitol, Sound off on Arizona Policy

More than 50 gun rights activists rallied at the state Capitol on Friday, sporting high-powered firearms while protesting federal proposals to tighten gun regulations.And although they were wary that Congress and President Obama will try to ban or confiscate their weapons, gun enthusiasts agreed ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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CEO of Maricopa Integrated Health System Betsey Bayless Gets Big Pay Bump

The twilight of Betsey Bayless' tenure as CEO of Maricopa Integrated Health System has gotten a lot more lucrative.The Maricopa County Special Health Care District board on Thursday approved a $125,000 salary increase, bringing her total salary to $500,000. Bayless, whose contract with MIHS expired ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: CEO of Maricopa Integrated Health System Betsey Bayless Gets Big Pay Bump

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Asks Regents to Back Medicaid Plan

Gov. Jan Brewer asked the Arizona Board of Regents to support her controversial AHCCCS expansion plan, arguing that it would free up general fund money for higher education.The regents, the majority of whom are Brewer appointees, quickly granted her request, passing a resolution in support of both ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne Wants Feds to Take over Retaliation Lawsuit

Attorney General Tom Horne is asking a federal judge to take over a lawsuit by an employee who claims he retaliated against her for reporting alleged campaign finance violations to the FBI.Horne's attorneys filed a motion on Wednesday asking a federal judge to transfer the case from Maricopa County ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Arizona Lawmakers Consider Redrawing Boundaries to Create Tribal County

Native American nations don't get a piece of state shared- revenue the way that cities counties do, and for decades they haven't been able to change that. But a proposal in the Legislature could help make that elusive goal a reality.And northern Arizona lawmakers are looking to give the state's ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Lawmakers Consider Redrawing Boundaries to Create Tribal County

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Signs IRC Funding Bill

Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill to give the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission an additional $500,000 to continue its ongoing legal battles.Brewer on Wednesday signed HB 2503. The IRC asked the Legislature for $2.27 million for the remainder of the 2013 fiscal year, but lawmakers pared down ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Signs IRC Funding Bill

DuVal Preparing to Enter Arizona Governor's Race

Fred DuVal said there is a "high probability" that he will officially begin his campaign for governor later this month.DuVal, a former regent, former Clinton White House aide and longtime Democratic operative, said he expects to file his campaign committee with the Secretary of State's Office by ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Arizona Lawmakers Looking to Increase per Diem Pay

Despite all the typical partisan political disagreements, lawmakers seem to have found at least one proposal that has bipartisan support: increasing their daily pay.Lawmakers who live in Maricopa County currently receive $35 per diem to cover expenses, and lawmakers who live in other counties get ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Arizona Legislators Tone Down Their Spirit of Rebellion

For the most part, Arizona lawmakers appear to have stepped back from the trenches of the states' rights issue after years of incessant fighting with the federal government.Gov. Jan Brewer, for example, has embraced a key element of the federal Affordable Care Act by pushing for the expansion of ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Legislators Tone Down Their Spirit of Rebellion

Lawmaker Revives Bill to Prohibit Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws in Arizona

A Republican lawmaker is trying to revive a bill that would prohibit the enforcement of any new federal gun laws in Arizona. Lawyers had brought up concerns that the bill was unconstitutional and could force the state to mount a costly defense in court.Sen. Kelli Ward, R-Lake Havasu City, said ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Lawmaker Revives Bill to Prohibit Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws in Arizona

Arizona House Approves 'All Sales Final' Ballot Prop Language

The House of Representatives today approved a measure requiring campaign material, advertisements and ballots to include warnings that it is difficult to change ballot measures once they are approved by Arizona voters.The full House approved HB 2007 along party lines with Republicans supporting the ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona House Approves 'All Sales Final' Ballot Prop Language

Arizona State Senator Barbara McGuire Introduces Bill to Go after Felons for Trying to Purchase Guns

It's already illegal for felons to own a weapon.Now a bipartisan group of legislators want to make it illegal for them to even attempt to own one.Sen. Barbara McGuire, D-Kearny, yesterday introduced SB1390, which makes it a Class 4 felony for those individuals with felony convictions to try and ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona State Senator Barbara McGuire Introduces Bill to Go after Felons for Trying to Purchase Guns

Arizona State Senator Kimberly Yee Offers Medical Marijuana Reforms as Alternative to Repeal

A Republican state senator is gaining bipartisan support for bills that would reform Arizona's medical marijuana law rather than repealing it, as one Republican lawmaker would prefer.Sen. Kimberly Yee, R-Phoenix, introduced four bills late Monday that she says strengthen Arizona's medical marijuana ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona State Senator Kimberly Yee Offers Medical Marijuana Reforms as Alternative to Repeal

Committee Takes First Step in Changing Arizona's Voting Laws

Hoping to lessen the crush of provisional ballots that delayed that tally after the November election, the new Senate Elections Committee took its first step in changing the laws governing Arizona's Permanent Early Voter List.In its first meeting of the 2013 session, the committee passed Senate ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Few Bills Surface in Arizona Aimed at Violence Related to Mental Illness

In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre, the call to address problems with the mental-health system and keep guns from mentally ill people has been as persistent as the talk about restricting firearms.But so far the call hasn't been heeded, at least in terms of the number of bills pertaining to ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Few Bills Surface in Arizona Aimed at Violence Related to Mental Illness

Compact Spurred Casino Expansions: 2002 Law Transformed Indian Gaming in Arizona

About the only thing left to chance since voters approved Arizona's 2002 Indian Gaming Compact has been who wins the money wagered in the state's casinos.The compact allowed tribes to add slot machines and offer blackjack. In exchange, they opened their books, permitted greater state regulation and ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Compact Spurred Casino Expansions: 2002 Law Transformed Indian Gaming in Arizona

Arizona's Gov. Brewer Travels with All-Star Crowd to Super Bowl

Gov. Jan Brewer traveled in style to Super Bowl XLVII over the weekend with an all-star cast that included a prominent Arizona entrepreneur and philanthropist, an All-Pro football star and an Academy Award nominee.The governor and her son, Michael Brewer, flew to New Orleans for the big game on a ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Tide Changing in Arizona's Immigration Politics

At the recent Republican statewide meeting in a north central Phoenix church, pews were packed with party loyalists listening to elected officials speak about issues facing the state and the nation.But the topic that would have dominated the conversation in past years -- illegal immigration -- was ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Tide Changing in Arizona's Immigration Politics

Authorities Resolve Unanswered Question in Arredondo Case

Ever since former Rep. Ben Arredondo was indicted in May in a bribery sting, the question of what prompted the FBI to investigate him had been left unanswered by the federal agency or the Department of Justice.Judge Frank Martone, of U.S. District Court in Phoenix, wanted to know, and Arredondo's ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Authorities Resolve Unanswered Question in Arredondo Case

Gambling Availability Can Lead to Negative Results, Says Director of Arizona Office of Problem Gambling

For compulsive gamblers, the proliferation of Indian casinos can bring life-altering temptations.The 2002 compact requires funding for the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling. The agency refers callers to counselors but does not pay for the treatment, says Director Rick Piper."We recognize that ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Gambling Availability Can Lead to Negative Results, Says Director of Arizona Office of Problem Gambling

Gambler's View: An Afternoon in the Casino

Marie Mear walked through the doors at Vee Quiva Casino straight to her favorite slot machine. But the seat was occupied."That one has been lucky for me," she says, pointing to one of the few machines that had mechanical parts and a handle that you could pull instead of pushing a button if you ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

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Critics Raise Questions about Common Core Standards

On the day business leaders lined up at the state Capitol to praise Common Core, the new learning standards for Arizona and 45 other states, parents and teachers in Indiana rallied against them during a legislative hearing to repeal the standards.What lawmakers in the Hoosier state heard in ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Critics Raise Questions about Common Core Standards

Former Arizona House Staffer Argues No Federal Crime Committed

An attorney for former legislative staffer John Mills asked a U.S. District Court judge to dismiss a 15-count indictment because the way Mills used the money he stole from a campaign account doesn't amount to federal wire fraud.Defense attorney Patricia Gitre asserted in a written motion filed on ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Former Arizona House Staffer Argues No Federal Crime Committed

Arizona School Chief Calls for $24M Data System Upgrade

Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal warned lawmakers Monday that all of Arizona's K-12 reforms will come up short without an upgraded educational-data system.Huppenthal has asked for $23.8 million in fiscal year 2014 for system upgrades, but Gov. Jan Brewer has proposed only $7 ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona School Chief Calls for $24M Data System Upgrade

Senator Proposes Online Voting for 2014 in Arizona

A bill to establish an online voting pilot program in time for the 2014 primary election is drawing bipartisan support in the Arizona State Senate.Sen. Bob Worsley, R-Mesa, said the technology is readily available to ensure the safety and accuracy of online voting - an effort that could save the ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Senator Proposes Online Voting for 2014 in Arizona

Bill Would Give County Supervisors in Arizona Deadline to Fill Legislative Vacancies

A Tempe Democrat introduced a bill Jan. 29 that would put a time limit on county boards of supervisors to fill vacancies in the Legislature.Sen. Ed Ableser, Legislative District 26, said the bill, SB1256, is in direct response to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors' refusal to appoint a ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Bill Would Give County Supervisors in Arizona Deadline to Fill Legislative Vacancies

Arizona Lawmakers Wonder Whether Brewer Medicaid Proposal Could Include Hidden Tax

Lawmakers are questioning how Gov. Jan Brewer's proposed tax on Arizona hospitals won't turn out to be a hidden tax passed on to insurance providers and patients, and some hospital providers want to ensure the assessment won't have a negative effect on medical services.Brewer's proposal would take ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Lawmakers Wonder Whether Brewer Medicaid Proposal Could Include Hidden Tax

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett Sought Legislation to Deal with AG Issues

As the FBI ramped up its investigation into Tom Horne last year, Secretary of State Ken Bennett scrambled to get legislation passed that would allow him to bypass the Attorney General's Office and seek outside legal counsel.According to a document filed by the Secretary of State's Office in Horne's ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett Sought Legislation to Deal with AG Issues

Arizona Lawmakers Push Election Overhaul -- Target Early Voting, Contributions, Signature Gathering

Maricopa County elections officials don't want to see a repeat of 2012.After Election Day, the county had a record number of provisional ballots. For two weeks afterward, they counted votes, including thousands of provisional ballots caused by people who had received early ballots in the mail but ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Lawmakers Push Election Overhaul -- Target Early Voting, Contributions, Signature Gathering

National Group Calls Education Reform Bill Anti-Science

A recently introduced Senate bill seeks to include in K-12 science courses discussion on the controversial issues of evolution, global warming and cloning, but the National Center for Science Education calls the measure anti-science legislation.The goal of SB1213, introduced by Republican Sen. Judy ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: National Group Calls Education Reform Bill Anti-Science

Lawyer Says Campaign Case against Arizona AG Tom Horne Should Be Dismissed on Technicality

A lawyer representing Attorney General Tom Horne's alleged co- conspirator in his campaign finance case is arguing the case should be dismissed because the Secretary of State's Office did not have the authority to bypass Horne and send it directly to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.Attorney ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Lawyer Says Campaign Case against Arizona AG Tom Horne Should Be Dismissed on Technicality

Sen. Crandall, R-Mesa, Introduces School Safety Bills

Sen. Rich Crandall, a Mesa Republican, introduced legislation Thursday to arm school teachers in small, remote schools, raid excess funds of the Citizens Clean Election Commission to pay for more police officers on school campuses and pay for mental-health services for students.But there might not ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Sen. Crandall, R-Mesa, Introduces School Safety Bills

Second Poll This Month Shows Support of Arizona's Medical Marijuana Law

Supporters of Arizona's voter-approved medical marijuana system have released a new poll showing healthy support for the system.The poll was released in an attempt to dispute the claims made by Republican Rep. John Kavanagh, who has drafted a bill that would allow voters to repeal the system in ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Second Poll This Month Shows Support of Arizona's Medical Marijuana Law

Arizona's Gov. Brewer Approves Emergency Funding for CPS

Gov. Jan Brewer signed an emergency appropriations bill today that provides $4.4 million for Child Protective Services to hire new staff, and lawmakers sent another bill to her desk to continue funding the Independent Redistricting Commission as it heads to trial in federal court.Senate and House ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona's Gov. Brewer Approves Emergency Funding for CPS

Panel Approves Bill That Would Make It a Felony to Enforce New Federal Gun Laws in Arizona

An Arizona Senate committee passed a bill that would, in theory, prohibit federal officials from enforcing any new gun control laws in Arizona so long as a weapon is manufactured, sold and owned in the state.Senate Bill 1112 proclaims that any federal law passed after Jan. 1, 2013, that tries to ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Panel Approves Bill That Would Make It a Felony to Enforce New Federal Gun Laws in Arizona

Anti-Union Bills Meet Mixed Fate in Arizona House Committee

A trio of union-busting bills considered by a House committee on Tuesday met a varied fate: One passed, one was tabled to stave off a likely failure, and another was killed but later resurrected and approved when two Republican lawmakers changed their minds.Republican Reps. Doug Coleman of Apache ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Anti-Union Bills Meet Mixed Fate in Arizona House Committee

Joe Arpaio Foes in Arizona Planning Recall Effort

Members of the coalition that recalled former Senate President Russell Pearce are setting their sights on a bigger prize - Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.Activist Randy Parraz of Citizens for a Better Arizona, the committee that spearheaded the 2011 Pearce recall, said Arpaio opponents are ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Joe Arpaio Foes in Arizona Planning Recall Effort

Former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman Jumps into Arizona 2014 Governor's Race

Former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman made his official entry into the 2014 governor's race.Hallman, a Republican, has long been an oft-rumored candidate for numerous offices. On Tuesday he filed a campaign committee with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office for a gubernatorial run."We're off and ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman Jumps into Arizona 2014 Governor's Race

Arizona Senators Fast-Track Money for CPS, IRC

Lawmakers plan to send two bills to Gov. Jan Brewer's desk by the end of the week: an emergency provision to hire new staff for Child Protective Services and $500,000 for the Independent Redistricting Commission for an upcoming trial in federal court.The Senate will suspend the rules this week to ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Senators Fast-Track Money for CPS, IRC

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Promotes PAC Petition in Response to Immigration Plan

Gov. Jan Brewer responded to a bipartisan plan for comprehensive immigration reform with a call for her supporters to sign an online border security petition run by her political action committee.In a Monday evening post on her Facebook page, Brewer wrote, "Arizona must have a secure border! Please ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Promotes PAC Petition in Response to Immigration Plan

Let the Union Bashing Begin in Arizona

A trio of Union busting bills is heading to the House Government Committee on Tuesday, kicking off the second straight year of high- profile battles between the Legislature and public employee unions.Two of the bills were introduced last year but eventually died without receiving a full vote from ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Let the Union Bashing Begin in Arizona

Proposal to Raise Arizona's Dropout Age Gets Tabled

Rep. Jeff Dial met bipartisan opposition from the House Education Committee on Monday when he testified on behalf of his bill to increase the minimum school dropout age from 16 to 18.Dial offered to amend the bill to allow students to continue to drop out at age 14 with parental permission for work ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Proposal to Raise Arizona's Dropout Age Gets Tabled

Arizona Lawmakers Tovar, Gallego Invited to White House Immigration Announcement

Immigration reform proposals coming from the District of Columbia have Arizona lawmakers' interests piqued, and some are planning trips to Las Vegas Tuesday to hear President Obama's new plan to overhaul immigration laws.Senate Minority Whip Anna Tovar, D-Tolleson, and House Assistant Minority ... (Publication: Arizona Capitol Times)

Source: Arizona Lawmakers Tovar, Gallego Invited to White House Immigration Announcement

Jovito R. Salonga

Reputed as "The Nation’s Fiscalizer", Jovito Salonga’s distinguished record as Congressman for the 2nd District of Rizal later won for him the overwhelming mandate of the Filipino electorate as he consistently topped three Senatorial elections despite lack of material means and at against all odds â€" a record without precedent in Philippine political history, in addition to the remarkable fact that he was elected under three different administrations ( that of Macapagal, Marcos and Aquino ). Salonga was chosen as one of the most outstanding Senators with his significant legislations, some of which inspired public interest: the State Scholarship Law, the Disclosure of Interest Act, the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, and the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, and the Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder.

Salonga has been fighting corruption and dictatorship since his youth. The son of a Presbyterian minister from Rizal province, he joined the resistance movement during the Japanese occupation, was captured, tortured and sentenced by a military court to years of hard labor.

Released in 1943, he topped the bar examinations the following year and made plans to attend Harvard for his master’s degree. He followed up his master’s at Harvard with a doctorate from Yale University, but turned down a faculty position there because he felt he should take part in post-war reconstruction in the Philippines.

Upon his return, he embarked on a career that quickly established him as one of the most brilliant lawyers in the country. He taught law at leading universities in Manila, and authored several tax texts that are used here and abroad.

When Martial Law was declared in 1972, he was one of its most outspoken opponents. He defended political prisoners who challenged the Marcos regime.

In October 1980, after the bombing of the Asian Society of Travel Agents’ conference at the PICC, Salonga was arrested along with several others and was detained without investigation and without charges.

After his release from military custody, he was offered a visiting scholarship at Yale, where he engaged in the revision of his book on International Law. He completed his book on the Marcos years and a program for a new democratic Philippines.

Salonga returned to the Philippines on January 21, 1985 and when the Aquino government took over after the People Power Revolution of February 1986, Salonga was named chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government, which was tasked with investigating and recovering the ill-gotten wealth of the members of the past regime.

With his selfless dedication to duty and his significant contributions to the country, Jovito Salonga continues to serve as brilliant inspiration to all Filipinos.

source: senate.gov.ph

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FDA approves Stivarga for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Stivarga (regorafenib) to treat patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that cannot be surgically removed and that no longer respond to other FDA-approved treatments for this disease.

Source: FDA approves Stivarga for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors

FDA alerts health care providers of recall of anemia drug Omontys

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care providers and patients of a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of Omontys Injection by Affymax, Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif., and Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, of Deerfield, Ill., due to reports of anaphylaxis, a serious and life-threatening allergic reaction. Omontys is used to treat anemia in adult dialysis patients.

Source: FDA alerts health care providers of recall of anemia drug Omontys

FDA enters into consent decree with Chicago sprout producer due to unsanitary conditions

U Joo Foods, a Chicago sprout grower and processor and the company?s owner and president, Kiyoung Chin have agreed to enter into a consent decree of permanent injunction sought by the Justice Department on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Source: FDA enters into consent decree with Chicago sprout producer due to unsanitary conditions

FDA approves new treatment for late-stage breast cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine), a new therapy for patients with HER2-positive, late-stage (metastatic) breast cancer.

Source: FDA approves new treatment for late-stage breast cancer

Kasel Associates Industries recalling certain pet treats due to Salmonella contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Kasel Associates Industries Inc.

Source: Kasel Associates Industries recalling certain pet treats due to Salmonella contamination

FDA approves new silicone breast implant

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant to increase breast size (augmentation) in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue (reconstruction) in women of any age. Natrelle 410 implants are manufactured by Allergan, Inc.

Source: FDA approves new silicone breast implant

FDA seeks input on minimizing disruptions to medical device supply chain during extreme weather events

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking input from industry and the public on the effects of extreme weather and natural disasters on the production and supply of medical devices. The FDA will use the information to identify steps that the agency, manufacturers, and the public can take to prepare for such events.

Source: FDA seeks input on minimizing disruptions to medical device supply chain during extreme weather events

U.S. Marshals seize drug products distributed by a Florida company

U.S. Marshals, acting on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, today seized tainted dietary supplements from Globe All Wellness, LLC (Globe All), in Hollywood, Fla. The products may be unsafe because they contain an undisclosed active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Source: U.S. Marshals seize drug products distributed by a Florida company

FDA approves first retinal implant for adults with rare genetic eye disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, the first implanted device to treat adult patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The device, which includes a small video camera, transmitter mounted on a pair of eyeglasses, video processing unit (VPU) and an implanted retinal prosthesis (artificial retina), replaces the function of degenerated cells in the retina (a membrane inside the eye) and may improve a patient?s ability to perceive images and movement.  The VPU transforms images from the video camera into electronic data that is wirelessly transmitted to the retinal prosthesis.

Source: FDA approves first retinal implant for adults with rare genetic eye disease

FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg?s Statement on the Institute of Medicine?s Report ?Countering the Problem of Falsified and Substandard Drugs?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration commends the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for its thorough discussion and recommendations outlined in its report, ?Countering the Problem of Falsified and Substandard Drugs.? The report identifies causes and public health consequences of substandard and falsified drugs and recommends a range of strategies to address the problem and to promote global dialogue and action.

Source: FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg?s Statement on the Institute of Medicine?s Report ?Countering the Problem of Falsified and Substandard Drugs?

FDA approves Pomalyst for advanced multiple myeloma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Pomalyst (pomalidomide) to treat patients with multiple myeloma whose disease progressed after being treated with other cancer drugs.

Source: FDA approves Pomalyst for advanced multiple myeloma

Court shuts down U.S. operations of California drug, dietary supplement manufacturer

A federal judge has ordered a California company and its owner to stop manufacturing and distributing drugs and dietary supplements in domestic commerce until their manufacturing operations comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act).

Source: Court shuts down U.S. operations of California drug, dietary supplement manufacturer

FDA offers new guidance on developing drugs for Alzheimer?s disease

Alzheimer's disease draft guidance

Source: FDA offers new guidance on developing drugs for Alzheimer?s disease

The Nutrition Facts Label: Helping Americans Make Heart-Healthy Choices

February is American Heart Month, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a tool to help you achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle.  It?s called the Nutrition Facts Label, and it can be found on all packaged foods and beverages.

Source: The Nutrition Facts Label: Helping Americans Make Heart-Healthy Choices

FDA approval of generic version of cancer drug Doxil is expected to help resolve shortage

generic Doxil, doxorubicin, Sun Pharmaceuticals

Source: FDA approval of generic version of cancer drug Doxil is expected to help resolve shortage

Michigan soy processor is under court order to meet FDA food safety standards

Green Hope LLC, which does business as Rosewood Products, and owner, Phi G. Ye, of Ann Arbor, Mich., have agreed to a consent decree of permanent injunction for violations of FDA food safety regulations. The consent decree was signed by Judge David M. Lawson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, on January 28, 2013.

Source: Michigan soy processor is under court order to meet FDA food safety standards

FDA approves new drug for the chronic management of some urea cycle disorders

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate) for the chronic management of some urea cycle disorders (UCDs) in patients ages 2 years and older.

Source: FDA approves new drug for the chronic management of some urea cycle disorders