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The first Clean Elections go-around
Page two of the Oct. 1, 1999, issue of the Arizona Capitol Times reported on the first candidate to seek and get approved for public funding under the then-new Clean... […]
Bee fires 4 top Senate aides, says their longevity was a detriment
Tim Bee Incoming Senate President Tim Bee terminated the employment of the chamber’s top four administrators earlier this week. Those who will be leaving in a few days will be... […]
What happens when you run afoul of the rules
A look at 3 cases that resulted in big fines, including 1 candidate who fled rather than pay up
Green Party hopes to land candidates on the 2008 ballot
Independent candidate sues 2 counties for access to voter registration lists
U.S. House victories: Is Arizona becoming more competitive?
Democratic forceFormer state lawmakers Gabrielle Giffords and Harry Mitchell won Congressional seats occupied for Republicans. The party reportedly got support from moderate Republicans and Latinos. As Democrats marched to victory... […]
Hate or rolling logs? Meaning changes for symbol
Symbol of hate or whirling logs?The Department of Agriculture features a design resembling a swastika. The building is at 17th Avenue and Adams, just across from Wesley Bolin Plaza. If... […]
Arizona women in the (U.S.) House
Isabella Greenway Former state Senator Gabrielle Giffords and 8th congressional district representative-elect becomes the third woman to serve Arizona in the U.S. House. Karan English was the second. She served... […]
No brush with history: Castro was the last governor to have official portrait painted
Unlike many states, Arizona hasn’t commissioned a painted portrait of a governor since at least the administration of Raul Castro (1975-1977). Arizona governors since Mr. Castro have opted to sit... […]
Campaigns were windfall for TV
USA Todayhas reported media outlets will book more than $3.1 billion in ad revenue from candidates. A spokesman for a media research firm said the reason for the jump in... […]
Weiers retains top spot; Bee picked as Senate president replacing the term-limited Bennett
Arizona’s House Republicans have chosen to keep House Speaker Jim Weiers in the chamber’s top leadership post for the next two years starting in January, while GOP senators elected Tucson... […]
Governor: Voters are opting for checks and balances in state government
Governor Napolitano says Arizona voters want their elected leaders to work together and that her “resounding victory” means the Republican-led Legislature should help her achieve her agenda. “It’s time for... […]
Top independent expenditure groups active in Arizona
The following is a list of independent expenditure groups and political action committees that have reported spending solely to influence candidate campaigns during the 2006 election cycle, as reported to... […]
