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Recent Articles from Joanne Ingram, Cronkite News Service
Poll: More than half of Arizonans support a nonpartisan ballot in primaries
More than half of Arizonans support switching from partisan primaries to a nonpartisan ballot that would send the highest-polling candidates on to the general election regardless of party affiliation, according to a poll released Monday by a public policy research group.
GOP presidential candidate Romney leading race for Arizona fundraising
Arizonans have donated $774,000 to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, nearly double the amount given to President Barack Obama, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Lake Havasu City marks 40th anniversary of London Bridge dedication
From his office window, real estate broker Lyle Matzdorff gaped at the semi trucks trekking back and forth along U.S. Highway 95, lugging granite blocks used to recreate the famed London Bridge in what was then a small Colorado River town.
Former Phoenix mayor presses for ‘open’ primaries in Arizona
A citizens group wants Arizonans to decide in November 2012 whether to scrap partisan primaries in favor of open elections that would send the highest-polling candidates, regardless of party affiliation, on to the general election.
Grijalva: Social Security, Medicare will be there for future generations
Social Security and Medicare will be there for those who need them now and for future generations as well, U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva told a group of senior citizens Thursday.
U.S. Postal Service to showcase Cathedral Rock on Arizona centennial stamp
Images of Sedona’s Cathedral Rock will grace letters across the country in February as a first-class stamp allows Americans to help celebrate Arizona’s centennial.
Despite tough times, centennial organizers urge Arizonans to celebrate
Despite the bad economy, Brewer says Arizonans owe their state – and themselves – a proper birthday celebration.
Former councilman Stanton, newcomer Gullett advance to Phoenix mayor runoff
Former City Councilman Greg Stanton and political consultant Wes Gullett were winning a primary Tuesday to advance to a runoff that will select a new mayor for the nation’s sixth-largest city.
Report: Arizona independents growing in voters but not unified
Arizona’s independent voters have eclipsed Democrats in number and are rapidly gaining on Republicans, but those expecting this group to wield political influence are likely to be disappointed, a nonpartisan research group contends.
Joblessness, weak economy puts spotlight on Phoenix mayoral race
Three years into the Great Recession, those running to become mayor of the nation’s sixth-largest city are talking about jobs.
Advocates hope new movie changes perspectives about immigration
For Cynthia, immigration reform would offer a chance for her son to become a citizen and have the same opportunities as others who live and work in the U.S.
