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Corporation commission computer glitch leaves state arts fund short
The Arizona Commission on the Arts could face drastic budget changes, including cuts to programs and grants, because of a software glitch.
Senate appointment McSally’s chance for fresh start
Martha McSally scored the political redo of a lifetime when she was appointed to the U.S. Senate on December 18.
Sinema to be state’s senior senator; McSally pledges to work with former foe
Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema will be sworn into office before Martha McSally, who Gov. Doug Ducey appointed Tuesday to fill Arizona’s U.S. Senate vacancy.
Ducey picks McSally for U.S. Senate
Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed Martha McSally to fill the U.S. Senate seat that Sen. Jon Kyl will vacate at the end of the year.
State board dismisses whistleblower complaint from ex-procurement head
A state board Monday dismissed a wrongful termination complaint brought by the former head of procurement services at the Arizona Department of Administration, who alleged he was forced out for pointing out age discrimination and corrupt state procurement practices.
Tom Betlach: He’s passing the mantle of Medicaid
Tom Betlach, the longtime head of Arizona’s Medicaid program, will step down January 4 after working for the state for 27 years.
Jon Kyl to step down from U.S. Senate on Dec. 31, Ducey to choose replacement
Kyl, who never planned to serve beyond this congressional term, will step down from the appointed position, leaving Gov. Doug Ducey to appoint someone new to serve until 2020.
Ducey stands by $32 vehicle-registration fee
The first piece of legislation filed for the 2019 legislative session may already be doomed.
Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away
When Doug Ducey crosses state lines, it will be “Governor Katie Hobbs” to you.
Watchdog group calls for investigation of $500,000 contribution to Ducey PAC
Citing campaign finance rules against shielding the real source of campaign contributions, the Campaign Legal Center says the Ducey Victory Fund Committee accepted a half million dollar contribution this election cycle from a shell corporation that was a front for an Arizona auto billionaire.
Blue county adopts merit selection, gives Ducey final say on judges
This election cycle, Coconino County became the first Arizona county to voluntarily switch to a merit selection system for choosing judges.
$100 million water deal will include $30 million from state, Ducey vows
Gov. Doug Ducey vowed Thursday to work with the state Legislature to allocate $30 million to water mitigation efforts so the state can sign onto a multi-state plan to stabilize water levels in Lake Mead, which could soon face a water shortage.
