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Adams’ pick for redistricting commission: Scott Freeman
State legislators have begun the final step of appointing nominees to the Independent Redistricting Commission, which will redraw the boundaries of the state’s legislative and congressional districts. The process kicked off Monday, Jan. 31, as Republican House Speaker Kirk Adams selected Scott Freeman, an attorney from Maricopa County, to serve as a commission member.
Clemency shift would bypass Arizona governor
State budget problems are prompting lawmakers to reconsider a lot of things, but the issue of crime and punishment has been too hot to touch, even if doing so would save money.
Threatened by NLRB over Prop. 113, state yawns
Arizona’s new labor law passed by voters could face a New Deal-era challenge from the federal government, as the National Labor Relations Board is threatening to sue the state.
For now, Arizona politicians are the quiet ones
National politicking in the wake of the Jan. 8 mass shooting in Tucson has been plentiful, but the conversations ascribing blame or motive have been almost entirely absent in the halls and floors of the Arizona Legislature.
Giffords expected to survive, State of the State security to be re-examined
Calling a southern Arizona shooting that left six people dead and District 8 U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition "senseless and cruel violence," Gov. Jan Brewer on Saturday asked the state and nation to pray for victims of the deadly shooting.
There are three vigils planned this evening for
Giffords and the other shooting victims:
6 p.m.,<[...]
Christian Palmer discusses the continued redistricting troubles
Yellow Sheet Report assistant editor Christian Palmer talks about the latest developments in the selection of Arizona's redistricting commission members.
U.S. Supreme Court poised to strike death blow to matching funds
The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to strike a key provision of Arizona’s Clean Elections Act, leaving the future of state and national public campaign financing programs in limbo.
Christian Palmer talks about the impact of Republican defections
Yellow Sheet Report Assistant Editor Christian Palmer talks about what it means that some prominent Republicans have publicly supported Democratic candidates in some of Arizona's high-profile races.
Christian Palmer talks about Arizona’s developing congressional races
Yellow Sheet Report Assistant Editor Christian Palmer discusses the general election races developing in Arizona's 1st and 5th Congressional District.
Are we on the same page?
Blogs are great. Free of traditional journalism neutrality, or at least attempts for neutrality. More room for humor, gripes, knee-jerk reactions, and all the other ingredients that make writing more compelling to read than run-of-the-mill reporting.
Vulnerable on the border
Long before the March murder of Douglas rancher Robert Krentz, southern Arizona ranch hands warned of the dangers presented by what they call the lax security of the U.S. Border Patrol.
Judge explains why he halted abortion laws
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge on Feb. 17 said he stopped significant provisions of abortion restrictions from taking effect because they would have burdened patients and abortion providers.
