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Chuck Foy, union lobbyist — ‘We need to pay our state workers a decent living wage’
Say aloha to Chuck Foy, this state’s lobbyist for the Communication Workers of America. A native Hawaiian, Foy took on a new role this year after spending much of his... […]
Report: Pinal County smack in middle of ‘Arizona Sun Corridor’
Leaders, residents, grapple with future that could hold ‘sea of houses’
3 Arizona incumbents in Congress prepare for tough ’08
Faced with the albatross of President Bush’s dismal approval ratings, continued ethical questions and an increasingly unpopular war in Iraq, Republicans in Washington found another round of bad news as... […]
Penalties sought in ‘Flores’ suit sparks debate over leadership roles
A request for fines in the Flores lawsuit has triggered a dispute over the role legislative leaders play in the suit as they defend a law approved in 2006 aimed... […]
Business groups join forces to challenge ‘flawed’ sanctions law
Business trade organizations are lining up in support of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an employer sanctions measure that will become law next year. The Arizona Farm Bureau, the... […]
Kirkpatrick makes ‘tough decision’ to take on Renzi for congressional seat
Ann Kirkpatrick said the decision to step down from the Legislature was not an easy one. A Democrat state representative resigned from her legislative office after announcing she was running... […]
O’Connor laments attacks on judicial independence
Judicial independence is under attack from voters and politicians who don’t understand court rulings must be based on the law instead of what is popular, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra... […]
Treasurer gets OK to argue ‘Clean Elections’ suit
State Treasurer Dean Martin will be allowed to argue in U.S. District Court in Phoenix that provisions of the Clean Elections Act unfairly coerce candidates into running campaigns with public... […]
Farm Bureau to represent agriculture in sanctions suit
The Arizona Farm Bureau is the latest business organization to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an employer sanctions law that will take effect in January. Jim Klinker, Chief... […]
Martin will get day in court to challenge Clean Elections
State Treasurer Dean Martin will be allowed to argue in the U.S. District Court in Phoenix that provisions of the Clean Elections Act unfairly coerce candidates into running campaigns with... […]
Kirkpatrick resigns to run for Renzi's seat
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-2 Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-2, resigned from her legislative office today after announcing she was running for the Congressional seat currently held by Republican Rick Renzi. “I... […]
State Chamber joins fight against sanctions bill
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced July 24 it will join on as a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Arizona’s recently passed employer sanctions bill that punishes businesses... […]
