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Arizona’s McCain won’t decide about bid — yet
Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain edged closer to a 2008 White House run. The end of the congressional midterm election traditionally marks the start of the presidential campaign season, and... […]
Big ballot: ‘Arduous but the price of democracy’
With a novel-sized official voter guide and sample ballots the size of posters, Arizona voters had their work cut out for them Nov. 7 This year’s ballot contained 19 initiative... […]
Capitol Quotes, Nov. 16 2006
Capitol Quotes “I know I am asking a lot of you, but my attorney says this could keep me out of jail…” state Treasurer David Petersen, who is scheduled to... […]
Attorney General files discrimination suit over cancelled wedding reception
The Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit today against the Indo-American Cultural and Religious Foundation of Arizona, alleging it has discriminated against a Phoenix man because of his national origin.... […]
Voucher programs targeted in lawsuit
A lawsuit filed yesterday on behalf of individual Arizonans and two national groups is challenging a pair of private school voucher programs approved by the Legislature, saying they unconstitutionally give... […]
Four senior Senate staffers fired
Incoming Senate President Tim Bee has terminated the employment of the chamber’s top four administrators, Arizona Capitol Times learned this morning. Those who will be leaving in a few days... […]
Horne seeking more money for charter school students
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne (File photo) Arizona’s schools chief is going to ask the Legislature for an almost $80 million increase for charter schools next year, a move... […]
2006 Ballot Propositions Results
Prop. 100: DENIAL OF BAIL; ILLEGAL ALIENS Results: 77.8% YES 22.2% NO Amends the state Constitution to prohibit bail for illegal aliens who are charged with a serious felony (defined... […]
Chief Justice unveils Web site aimed at seniors
Law for seniorsArizona Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor discusses the Law for Seniors site at a public meeting in Youngtown. The Arizona courts recently launched a new Web site to... […]
Dems shave GOP lead in House, hope for greater voice in budget, policy
Republicans outnumbered Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives by eight seats coming into the night, but that lead has significantly decreased. Democrat candidates appear to have wrested at least... […]
4 of 5 incumbents wash out in Maricopa water district races
Women appeared to have swept the election for five contested Maricopa County seats on the board that manages the Central Arizona Project. All seven men on the ballot, including four... […]
Eminent domain issue passes, gets OK from Supreme Court
One day after Prop. 207 was approved overwhelmingly by state voters, the Arizona Supreme Court struck down a lower court’s pre-election ruling that the initiative violates revenue source rule for... […]
