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Suit over payday loan ballot measure in court today
Payday loan companies, like this one in Phoenix, are supporting Proposition 200, which would permanently let the businesses operate in Arizona and also impose reforms on the industry. (Photo by... […]
Obama’s choice of Biden raises stakes for McCain
Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden as a running mate sets the bar for his Republican rival for the presidency, John McCain. McCain could use his own pugnacious No. 2... […]
Court to hear dispute over wording of payday loan ballot description
A dispute over an official description for the payday loan initiative – Prop. 200 – goes before a Maricopa County Superior Court judge Aug. 26, the deadline for sending it... […]
No hand-count; Majority Rules initiative certified for ballot
A highly controversial initiative that seeks to put the brakes on Arizona's ballot initiative process was certified to appear on the 2008 ballot by Secretary of State Jan Brewer on... […]
Brewer sues Goddard over gay marriage ballot language
Court battles over ballot initiative survival and language disputes are nothing new this election season, but Secretary of State Jan Brewer has taken the unusual step of filing a lawsuit... […]
A timeline of Biden's life and career
A timeline of U.S. Sen. Joe Biden's life and career: Nov. 20, 1942 _ Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the first of four children. Summer 1953 _ Moves to Claymont, Delaware.... […]
Obama picks Biden for vice president
Sen. Joe Biden, who has criticized Sen. Barack Obama in the past, was selected to be Obama’s running mate. WASHINGTON – Barack Obama selected Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware late... […]
Full list of Arizona delegates at the GOP National Convention
Next week, dozens of Arizona Republicans will head to Minneapolis-St. Paul to cast their votes for the party's 2008 presidential nominee. The Republican National Convention will be held Sept. 1-5. All... […]
Full list of Arizona delegates at the Dem National Convention
DENVER, Colo. – The Denver International Airport was buzzing with new arrivals this weekend as thousands of visitors flooded in from all across the country for the Democratic National Convention... […]
Pearce foes raise thousands of dollars
Two independent groups campaigning against Rep. Russell Pearce in the Senate GOP primary contest in District 18 have raised more than $43,000, with contributions coming from individuals and groups who... […]
It's an Obama-Biden ticket
Sen. Joe Biden will be the Democrat vice presidential candidate after Sen. Barack Obama announced his pick in the early morning hours of Aug. 23. Barack Obama chose Sen. Joseph... […]
Transfer provides money for Ariz. school vouchers
Arizona officials are going to use $5 million appropriated for state public education funding to pay for private school vouchers for disabled and foster children. Implementing a transfer endorsed by... […]
