Recent Articles from Carmen Forman
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.
Ducey spokesman Daniel Scarpinato to lead governor’s staff
Gov. Doug Ducey has tapped his press spokesman Daniel Scarpinato to be his new chief of staff to replace Kirk Adams, who announced his resignation earlier today.
Ducey’s top aide to resign
Adams, who served through Ducey’s first term, announced on Twitter that he will return to the private sector, although he did not specify his plans.
No Arizona drought plan in sight as deadline looms
After months of drought plan negotiations and as the deadline for Arizona to produce an internal agreement on water reductions nears, the state’s water interests have nothing to show for their efforts yet.
Incoming SOS Katie Hobbs to ‘take the politics out of the office’
Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs will push to take the politics out of Arizona’s elections office.
Jalakoi Solomon: Motivating millennials to vote
Jalakoi Solomon led NextGen Arizona’s youth voter outreach initiative, which boosted turnout among young voters this election cycle.
Doug Ducey ousts Parks Director Sue Black
Embattled Arizona Parks and Recreation Director Sue Black is out effective immediately.
Dems squander record turnout, sky-high enthusiasm
Arizona Democrats' wish list included picking up a U.S. Senate seat, ousting Gov. Doug Ducey, picking up other statewide seats and flipping the state Senate.
AP: Steve Gaynor Arizona’s next Secretary of State
Political newcomer Steve Gaynor rose to the top, and fast.


















