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Indicted lobbyist takes leave of absence to focus on criminal defense
Lobbyist Jim Norton is stepping down from Axiom Public Affairs to fully focus on his defense against an indictment for fraud, bribery and other charges.
‘Farley for Governor’ paperwork filed with Corp Comm, senator mum on run
Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, signaled he’ll run for governor against Doug Ducey, though he refused to comment on his political future until a campaign announcement next week.
Teacher of the year to challenge Brophy McGee
Christine Marsh, an Arizona high school teacher and outspoken advocate for more funding for K-12 public schools, will challenge Sen. Kate Brophy McGee for her state Senate seat.
Embattled social service agency gets new leader
Gov. Doug Ducey appointed a veteran agency director to lead the Department of Economic Security, an agency that has endured years of controversy.
Despite earlier statement, DPS has yet to complete probe of DES weapons stash
The Arizona Department of Public Safety has not yet completed its investigation of a stash of guns and ammunition found in the Arizona Department of Economic Security building last November, contrary to its earlier statement.
Sen. Steve Smith announces bid for Congress
Sen. Steve Smith, R-Maricopa, is running for Congress in a district Democrats have won in three consecutive elections.
‘Sine die’ – a sunset, a flip-flop and money for business and the needy
The Legislature adjourned sine die just before sunset May 10, capping a final week in which one Republican’s flip-flop prevented a prolonged session and lawmakers expanded tax breaks for businesses and benefits for poor Arizona families.
Deal on election dates expected to bring quick end to legislative session
A deal struck Tuesday on a bill to consolidate election dates likely allows the Legislature to avoid a flurry of late night voting on Thursday.
Sen. Bob Worsley: Negotiator or naïve?
Considered a moderate Republican by Arizona’s conservative standards, Sen. Bob Worsley occupies a position that makes him invaluable to both political parties at the Capitol. For Democrats, the Mesa Republican... […]
Rep. Shooter wants his old Senate seat back
The Yuma Republican, who left his Legislative District 13 Senate seat and ran for the House as a favor to Sen. Steve Montenegro, announced today that he will run for his old post in 2018.
Unsettled strife over Prop. 123 clouds future of education funding
It’s hard to set a course for the future of public education in Arizona when school officials and lawmakers are still feuding about the past.
Arizona Senate President says bill permitting high-interest loans lacks votes to pass
Senate President Steve Yarbrough said legislation to create a new type of high-interest consumer loan doesn't have the votes to pass.
