Republican Rep. Phil Lovas of Peoria today announced he will be joining the Trump administration’s US Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.
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Rep. Michelle Udall: A math and science geek tries to solve the education equation 
Republican Rep. Michelle Udall is a self-proclaimed “geek” who grew up shooting rockets with her brothers, which sparked her interest in math and science at an early age.
Read More »Audit uncovers host of campaign finance violations by Democratic lawmaker 
The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission has ordered a full-scale audit of Democratic Rep. Jesus Rubalcava’s 2016 campaign finances after a random spot check turned up problems with his campaign accounting.
Read More »Rep. Todd Clodfelter: A Republican from Dem country on guns, planes and spiders 
Republican Rep. Todd Clodfelter has a “warped” sense of humor. Want proof? His pet tarantula, Luther, lives in his office in the Arizona House.
Read More »Politically loyal staffers get sharp pay increases under former House speaker
The records show that between Gowan’s ascension to speaker in January 2015 and his departure from office in November 2016, the former speaker increased the cost of payroll for top House departments by 25 percent, and gave five-figure raises to several of his most loyal political employees.
Read More »Construction of House security system runs 52% over budget
Construction of the new security system in the Arizona House of Representatives, which includes metal detectors, gun lockers and a Kevlar wall, cost taxpayers significantly more than expected.
Read More »Jesus Rubalcava: Education lawmaker sees the House as a big classroom 
Jesus Rubalcava is representing Legislative District 4, hoping to become a conduit for communication between the education community and the Legislature.
Read More »Spring thaw: Ducey proposes 97 new state jobs to end hiring freeze 
The governor is seeking funding for 97 new positions across state government in the coming fiscal year, to the tune of just over $10 million per year.
Read More »Prosecutors look to cut phone line for public meetings to expose ‘weasels’ who attend
The Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council, a statutorily created body made up of county prosecutors and other law enforcement figures, doesn’t want reporters listening in on their public meetings.
Read More »Maria Syms: From zoning commissioner to legislating on behalf of crime victims 
As an attorney, a former assistant Arizona attorney general and former United States attorney, Republican Rep. Maria Syms is attempting to bring her background in law enforcement and empathy for victims to the state House.
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