The Week (at the Arizona Capitol): March 24-28

The week was all about the budget negotiations. Almost everything screeched to a halt as representatives in the House worked behind the scenes to produce a budget that would fly. On Monday, a debate raged from the early afternoon until 9 p.m.. But knowing that he didn’t have the votes to pass the budget, Speaker…

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A quest at the Capitol for a new U.A. veterinary school

PHOENIX — Sen. Steve Pierce (R-Prescott) stood up on the Senate floor last week and attempted to get $4.2 million for the University of Arizona to start a veterinary program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Shortly after he finished talking, the nay votes overwhelmed the yeas, and the amendment was voted down….

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Finding a good place to eat in Tombstone, via reviews on Tripadvisor

The reviews are sometimes harsh: “Cold, over-priced food. Raunchy, very un-family friendly, totally inappropriate music, décor, life entertainment, waitress attire. Wish I didn’t’ even come to Tombstone.” Sometimes they’re kind: “It’s not real fancy or anything like that, but it was real cozy and clean, not to mention the proximity to downtown Tombstone was great!…

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