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Ducey mulls banning criminal background question on state job applications
The Ducey administration is considering a “ban the box” policy for state agencies that would delay the process of asking prospective employees for arrest or conviction information until later in the hiring process.
Former undocumented immigrants turned lawmakers want ‘Dreamers’ to speak out
House Democrats Isela Blanc and Cesar Chavez want “Dreamers” to keep making their voices heard and telling their stories as Congress wrestles with how to address Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Water policy remake stirs fight unlike others in state history
With Republican Gov. Doug Ducey convening water giants into meetings this summer, it’s become all the more apparent that major water players in Arizona, namely the state’s water department and its canal system, the Central Arizona Project, are at odds.
Proclamations of all kinds, just call the governor to be recognized
Proclamations and special recognitions comprise a major part of the gubernatorial constituent services operation, for both the Ducey administration and those that came before it.
Personal information requirement for drug could hamper opioid crisis effort
Gov. Doug Ducey’s requirement that people give their personal information to a state database when they pick up a life-saving drug for opioid overdoses at a pharmacy may actually jeopardize lives, say those who help people with drug addiction recover.
Precinct committeemen: Flexing clout when lawmakers leave
Precinct committeemen, the party faithful who show up at legislative district meetings and encourage people to vote, occasionally get a chance to have an even more influential role in state politics.
Cancer puts health care battle for political operative on 2 fronts
Ian Danley is fighting for his life for the third time in four years, and yet he has decided to take on another fight – health care for the hundreds of thousands of Arizonans covered through the Affordable Care Act.
McCain has surgery to remove blood clot
U.S. Senator John McCain had surgery yesterday to remove a blood clot and will not be in Washington D.C. next week to vote on any health care measures, his office said today.
AG: Officials must preserve public records even on private phones
Public officials can’t use private phones or social media messages to get around public records laws, according to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
Reagan denies Trump commission’s request for voter data
Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan will not turn over voter data to the Trump administration, arguing that to do so is not in the state’s best interest.
Commissioners reject Burns’ request for subpoenas
Commissioner Bob Burns, a Republican, has sought for nearly two years to disclose electioneering spending by Arizona Public Service or its parent company, Pinnacle West.
Trump controversies drive surge in Democratic ranks
The Arizona Democratic Party found a powerful recruitment tool this year in Republican President Donald Trump, who continues to generate controversies.
