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Staunch Republican signs Democrats’ referendum against HB2305 27 Aug 2013 | 06:09 am
At a recent Republican Party barbeque in Mojave County, former Republican Sen. Ron Gould, a staunch conservative from Lake Havasu City, signed the petition backed by Democrats to challenge a controver...
EPA faults Arizona study of proposed freeway 26 Aug 2013 | 11:41 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Arizona's report on the environmental impact of a proposed new freeway in the Phoenix area wasn't thorough enough.
Biggs boots Crandall from office 26 Aug 2013 | 09:34 pm
Yesterday afternoon, Biggs sent a letter to Bennett unilaterally declaring Crandall’s Senate seat vacant, despite the letter Crandall delivered earlier in the week making his resignation effective Aug...
Private lobbyists get public pensions in 20 states including Arizona 26 Aug 2013 | 09:26 pm
As a lobbyist in New York's statehouse, Stephen Acquario is doing pretty well. He pulls down $204,000 a year, more than the governor makes, gets a Ford Explorer as his company car and is afforded anot...
Arizona immigrant advocacy group launches forums 26 Aug 2013 | 09:10 pm
A Phoenix-based organization that is pushing for federal immigration reform is holding a series of forums around Arizona.
Saving a railway 26 Aug 2013 | 08:49 pm
The Arizona Commerce Authority’s deal-closing fund became more of a deal-making fund during the 2013 legislative session, opening the possibility that more special projects could be in the agency’s fu...
Constitutional Question 26 Aug 2013 | 08:36 pm
Supporters of Arizona’s new campaign contribution limits are planning for the long game and warn opponents that success may come with a steep price if they convince a judge to overturn HB2593.
Biggs gives Crandall an early boot from Arizona State Senate 24 Aug 2013 | 04:47 am
Rich Crandall's Arizona state Senate seat was declared vacant by Senate President Andy Biggs on Aug. 22, days after Crandall notified Biggs that his resignation won’t take effect until midnight on Aug...
McCain’s presidential campaign committees fined 24 Aug 2013 | 03:54 am
John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign committees have been fined $80,000 for accepting contributions that exceeded federal limits.
Shooter reaches deal to dismiss charges 24 Aug 2013 | 12:40 am
Arizona Sen. Don Shooter will avoid prosecution for three misdemeanor charges after reaching a settlement with the Yuma Prosecutor’s Office.
