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O’Connor: Judges are under attack, ‘need to be defended’
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor said she fears judges are under growing political attack nationwide. “I’m increasingly concerned about the current climate of challenge to judicial independence,” Ms.... […]
Judge again rejects state’s legislative district map
A judge who previously ruled that the state’s current map of legislative districts was unconstitutional issued a new ruling Nov. 7 that again overturned the map as not providing enough... […]
Republicans pick leaders — Weiers remains House speaker, Bee takes over as Senate president
After two sessions in which lawmakers successfully fought for lower property- and income taxes for businesses and individuals, Republicans in the House of Representatives opted in a Nov. 8 meeting... […]
Californians soundly reject ‘clean elections’ ballot measure
California voters shot down Proposition 89, which opponents said would have severely limited corporate political strength in addition to its goal of implementing publicly funded campaigns similar to those in... […]
Groscost remembered as man of ‘passion, conviction’
About 1,200 people packed the Mesa Kimball Stake Nov. 9 for the funeral of Jeff Groscost, the former state House speaker and a dominating figure in Arizona Republican politics. U.S.... […]
‘Capitol Times’ publications, staff honored by state, national groups
Public notices section earns 2nd place in National Newspaper Association contest
About a Bill — DUI; Prior offenses
Sen. Jim Waring Getting rid of DUI violation takes longer What the new law does: Extends the “look-back” period for driving under the influence from 60 months to 84 months.... […]
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Lynn Reed Lynn Reed Elected to serve as the chair of the Governance Council for ProLiteracy America. The council oversees the operations of ProLiteracy America, whose mission is to increase... […]
Capitol Quotes, Nov. 9 2006
Quotes “Yes, some day we’re gonna grow up and be like Arizona and have Clean Elections.” — Charles Idelson, spokesman for the California Nurses Association, which backed Prop. 89 in... […]
Bee, Weiers to lead Legislature
House Speaker Jim Weiers (File photo) Republican senators yesterday nominated Tim Bee for Senate president, while Republicans in the House of Representatives opted to nominate Jim Weiers for reelection as... […]
Parties focusing on 3 Senate races
The Republican Party is hoping that when the dust settles after the Nov. 7 election, the majority party will have enough votes in the Senate to potentially override any veto... […]
Governor's race: Napolitano re-elected
Democrat Governor Napolitano has won re-election to a second term. With 51 percent of precincts reporting, Napolitano holds a 62.8 percent to 35.2 percent lead over Republican Len Munsil, with... […]
