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McCain opens fundraiser to media
RICHMOND, Va. – Republican John McCain reversed course Monday and allowed the media into three private fundraisers, including an event where he chided Democratic rival Barack Obama for his reluctance... […]
Citizens panel nominates three finalists to replace Flake
A nine-member panel of Navajo County citizens has nominated three people to replace the late Sen. Jake Flake. The panel, which was appointed by the Navajo County Board of Supervisors... […]
McCain booted from Project Vote Smart board
A voter-education group has kicked Republican John McCain off its board, saying he failed to fill out a political courage test on the issues. The test by Montana-based Project Vote... […]
Malfunction puts the brakes on light-rail test
History will have to wait awhile after the first-ever light-rail run from Tempe to Mesa was shelved because of a malfunctioning camera. The camera was supposed to track the train's... […]
Hundreds pay respects at service for late Sen. Jake Flake
Remembering Uncle Jake * Congressman Jeff Flake reminisces about life with his uncle, Jake Flake, on the family’ ranch in northeastern Arizona. Flake spoke at a memorial for the late... […]
Johnson says federal investigation of 9/11 fell short
State Sen. Karen Johnson is planning to blast the U.S. Congress for its failure to defend U.S. citizens who were killed on 9-11 and to properly investigate the attacks in... […]
Flake death triggers seat and candidate procedures
The death of Sen. Jake Flake necessitates two processes: one to replace him as a sitting legislator, and another to replace him as a candidate in this fall's election. State... […]
ASDB head avoids discipline – for now
The superintendent of the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind will not be disciplined – at least for now – for contradicting the school district's governing board's stance on... […]
State senator: WTC destroyed by bombs, not just planes
Karen Johnson is no stranger to conspiracy theories. The Republican state Senator from Mesa has contended over the years that fluoride, for example, should be removed from water supply and... […]
Sen. Jake Flake, a Snowflake rancher, dies
Sergeant at Arms for the Arizona Senate Joe Kubacki places a wreath at the desk of the late Sen. Jake Flake, who served in the state Legislature from 1997 until... […]
Arizona Dems would take hit if Gov. Napolitano leaves early
If Barack Obama picks Gov. Janet Napolitano as his running mate or she joins his Cabinet, other Arizona Democrats likely won't be cheering. A Democrat who has drawn national attention... […]
Governor vetoes school employee code, new state board
Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed a proposal Friday that would have required the state Board of Education to recommend a code of conduct for school employees. The Democratic governor says most... […]
