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Former director laments demise of governor’s energy office
The former director of the governor’s energy office said the state is losing a valuable service due to Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to close its doors.
Does Arizona count? Presidential campaigns laying groundwork, keeping low profile in state
Outside of a few rallies and fundraisers, the presidential race has been fairly quiet in Arizona, whose March 22 primary is relatively late in the campaign cycle. Candidates are stumping and fundraising here while focusing their resources and attention on critical early primary states like Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada.
Clean Elections Commission delays vote on ‘dark money’ rule revisions
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission will hold off for two months on approving a proposed anti-dark money rule so the public can consider changes that strips out what many opponents viewed as its most onerous provision.
Ducey shutters governor’s energy office
Gov. Doug Ducey has disbanded the Governor’s Office of Energy Policy and transferred its remaining employees.
Darwin record of efficiency at ADEQ a sign of things to come for Ducey
Henry Darwin leaves behind a record of efficiency and streamlining at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, which some Capitol observers view as a sign of what to expect as he becomes a top aide to Gov. Doug Ducey.
Medicaid case could affect numerous other fees
If a group of Republican lawmakers succeed in overturning a hospital assessment that funds the state’s 2013 Medicaid expansion, the victory could come at a tremendous cost.
“Dark money” group won’t have to disclose donors
One of the most prominent spenders of dark money in the 2014 election won’t have to disclose its donors, thanks to a federal judge’s determination that a key campaign finance statute is unconstitutional.
Trump drops but still leads in new poll
Donald Trump’s support among Republican voters in Arizona dropped significantly following the GOP presidential debate but he still holds a double-digit lead over his opponents, according to a new poll.
Ducey aide Vogt leaving administration, to be replaced by DEQ director
A top staffer in Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration is leaving for the private sector after seven months on the job. Ted Vogt, Ducey’s chief of operations, will leave the Governor’s Office later this month for a job in the private sector.
Other states’ experiences could pave the way for Ducey Medicaid reforms
The recent experiences of several other states bode well for Gov. Doug Ducey’s attempt to get federal approval for a package of proposed reforms to Arizona’s Medicaid program.
Poll: Trump leads big in Arizona, top choice for 1 in 3 voters
A poll shows real estate mogul Donald Trump as the top choice of a third of Republican voters in Arizona, at least after undecided voters were urged to make a decision.
Ducey wants co-pays, work requirement for AHCCCS, but federal approval won’t be easy
Gov. Doug Ducey is seeking federal approval to create new co-payment, work and other requirements for AHCCCS patients.
