Today, Governor Brewer convened the Legislature in a special session to address the educational needs of disabled and foster children. The bill, SB1001 will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, May 26.

(STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) – The Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday passed a 2010 budget that closes a $3 billion deficit without raising taxes for Arizonans during the worst fiscal crisis in our state’s history.

After receiving word from the Governor’s office today, it is confirmed that the Senate will be called into a special session on Thursday to help the educational needs of disabled kids and foster children.

The Senate Appropriations Committee will hear the following budget bills today. Click HERE to see the Appropriations Committee agenda.

The 138th NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits were held this weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center.

President Burns and the Speaker continue to meet with the Governor on an FY2010 budget solution. A meeting is scheduled tomorrow at 3:15.

Schedule for May 18 through May 22, 2009

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is hosting their 138th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Phoenix Convention Center this weekend.

Senate President Bob Burns and Speaker Adams appear on KAET’s Horizon with host Ted Simmons.

As Chairman of the Senate committee on Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform, I would like to recognize May as National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States following other heart disease and cancer, and while there are different types of stroke, preventative measures can be taken.

Armed Forces Day is this Saturday, May 16th.

This week, Sen. Ron Gould organized legislative members to join together in opposition of the Obama Administration’s budget and Cap and Trade proposal which would cap the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Today, the Senate and House Republicans acted swiftly to close a $650 million gap in the final weeks of the fiscal 2009 budget. The budget fix includes $250 million in federal stimulus money and a delayed payment of $100 million to the universities. It also includes a temporary suspension of a $300 million cash payment to K-12 that will be offset by school district cash balances in excess of their legal spending authority.

Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee will hear SB1189 and SB1190.

MEETING NOTICE

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Job seekers, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. This is a good article to read if you or someone you know is looking for work.

On Saturday, Sen. Pamela Gorman appeared on KFYI’s Mike Broomhead show to talk about K-12 cash balances and how we can use them to solve Arizona’s budget crisis.

Weekly Schedule