Recent Articles from Jeremy Duda
Gallego eyes U.S. Senate in 2020
Congressman Ruben Gallego is considering a run for the United States Senate in 2020, when a special election will be held for the final two years of the late Sen. John McCain’s term.
Corp Comm may take another look at deregulation
The Corporation Commission may soon take another look at retail electric competition, just five years after its last foray into the issue ended with a whimper.
Sen. Steve Smith calls on Wendy Rogers to withdraw from CD1 race
State Sen. Steve Smith called on rival candidate Wendy Rogers to drop out of the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District and threatened to sue her over radio ads and a website.
Ex-procurement head says he was forced out for questioning staffer’s practices
Seth told the Arizona Capitol Times that he was forced out for asking questions about several state contracts that he said were questionable contracts.
Senate confirms DeWit to NASA post, Ducey to appoint successor
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously March 14 to confirm state Treasurer Jeff DeWit to become NASA’s chief financial officer.
Lesko threatens CD8 rival Lovas with litigation
Debbie Lesko is threatening to sue Phil Lovas, one of her rivals in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District, over allegations he made regarding $50,000 she contributed from her state Senate re-election committee to a super PAC that’s aiding her campaign.
Poll shows Flake in precarious spot
On the day of President Donald Trump’s visit to Phoenix, the latest poll delivered grim news to U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, one of the president’s most vocal critics within his party.
Tesla gets dealer license in legal victory
Multiple attempts in the Legislature to amend state law so Tesla Motors could sell its electric cars directly to Arizona consumers were unsuccessful, but it turns it that they weren’t necessary in the first place.
Ducey aide Darwin to join EPA
Henry Darwin, Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief operations officer, is leaving the Governor’s Office to join the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Arizona Supreme Court backs Horne in challenge to $400,000 campaign fine
The decision overturned two lower court rulings and handed the former attorney general a major victory in the scandal that ultimately contributed to his election defeat.
Lawsuit settlement signals end of current redistricting commission
Seven years after it was appointed to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission is preparing to shut down operations following the settlement of the final lawsuit against it.
HB2404 could resolve legal questions over pay-per-signature payments
A bill to ban pay-per-signature payments for Arizona initiatives and referenda could help resolve a long legal battle that has split federal appellate courts across the country.