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Jun 2, 2015

Poll: McCain approval rating slightly higher than last year

A new poll suggests Arizonans are feeling a bit more positive toward the state’s senior senator as he asks for another six years in Washington.

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick at a debate with former state House Speaker Andy Tobin. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
May 26, 2015

Dems buoyed by Kirkpatrick candidacy for U.S. Senate

In an announcement that stunned Arizona’s political world, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick said she will challenge U.S. Sen. John McCain, giving the Democrats the strongest candidate they’ve ever run against the veteran senator.

May 14, 2015

Federal records show ASU has lobbied for DREAM Act

Republican lawmakers are troubled that Arizona State University and University of Arizona have been lobbying Congress to help “dreamers” gain citizenship.

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May 8, 2015

Dems uncertain about U.S Senate race

While political prognosticators scrutinize a slate of possible Republican challengers to U.S. Sen. John McCain, Arizona Democrats are wondering who will carry their banner in 2016.

May 5, 2015

Poll: McCain more vulnerable in 2016 than 2010

A new poll suggests that Sen. John McCain appears to be more vulnerable to a Republican primary challenge now than he was in 2010.

Apr 30, 2015

U.S. House, Senate panels forward bills to halt Glendale casino development

The Keep the Promise Act of 2015 – introduced by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale – would “prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian land in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts” in 2027.

Apr 24, 2015

Experts press case for forest management to head off wildfires

The science is in and the time to act on forest management is now if the government wants to avoid more catastrophic wildfires, a panel of wildfire experts told a House committee Thursday.

Apr 23, 2015

McSally took in more than $640,000 for next campaign in first quarter

Freshman Rep. Martha McSally, R-Tucson, raised more than $643,576 in the first three months of the year and has more than $820,593 in the bank for any potential challenges, according to the latest campaign finance reports.

Apr 17, 2015

APS parent company was largest donor to federal campaigns in Arizona

Pinnacle West Capital and its employees were the largest non-party contributors to federal candidates in Arizona, giving $187,783 to House and Senate hopefuls in the 2014 midterm election cycle.

Apr 16, 2015

U.S. Senators look at ‘perverse incentive’ of asset forfeitures for police agencies

A Senate panel said Wednesday that while civil asset forfeitures can be a valuable tool for compensating victims and funding police work, there are too many loopholes that can allow abuses.

Apr 7, 2015

McCain will “keep fighting,” run for sixth term

U.S. Sen. John McCain confirmed his long expected reelection bid, announcing that he’ll seek a sixth term.

Apr 7, 2015

Sen. John McCain announces he’s running for 6th term

U.S. Sen. John McCain has announced he will run for re-election in 2016. The Arizona Republican made the announcement to run for a sixth term on Monday in an interview with NBC News.

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