Month: June 2014
Barry Hess Barry Hess, the perennial Libertarian candidate for governor, fought successfully against legislation that would have required third-party candidates to collect thousands of signatures to...
Gubernatorial candidates tout plans for education
This year’s gubernatorial race could have major implications for the future of K-12 education, from funding levels to school choice to the rancorous debate over the standards known as Common...
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Skepticism abounds over pension reform special session
Arizona election challenges go viral
It all started with Scott Fistler changing his name to Cesar Chavez. Then Republican and Democratic candidates were accused fo forgery and congressional candidate Mary Rose Wilcox mistakenly attacked Ruben...
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Diversionary candidates something of a tradition in Arizona
Arizona has a long history of colorful characters who have been accused of conspiring to defeat their foes by running diversionary candidates. But while the courts have entertained such cases,...
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Senator urges quick action on immigrants being bused into Arizona
Dear Governor Brewer: I am writing on behalf of the concerned citizens who live in Arizona’s Legislative District 5. Over the weekend, I received countless communications regarding the transport of...
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EPA should go beyond crackdown on coal industry
Brewer calls on Boehner, Reid to stop transport of illegal immigrants
Discriminating taste
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce today (July 10) endorsed 39 legislative candidates. Unsurprisingly, many supported the business community’s position to expand Medicaid, such as Brophy McGee and Driggs, and...
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Wilcox incorrectly attacks Gallego name change
Court approves Dolan reorganization plan
A court has approved the bankruptcy reorganization plan of Dolan Co., a business and legal publisher that is the parent company of the Arizona Capitol Times. Bayside Capital Inc., a...
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Senator wants to militarize Arizona’s borders — with other states
Arizona National Guard soldiers stand watch near Nogales, Ariz. (Photo by Ted Robbins/NPR) Frustrated by the influx of undocumented immigrants being bused and flown to Arizona...