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Kirkpatrick raises concerns about renewable energy’s cost to rural Arizona residents
Duncan Mayor M.C. Holiday has nothing against renewable energy. But as the state and federal governments look toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he hopes officials will keep in mind that his remote town has a high unemployment rate and many residents on fixed incomes.
Arizona woman leads health care protest at Kyl’s office
Shirley McAllister stood outside Republican Sen. Jon Kyl's office, holding a blue folder and waiting to tell Kyl about her daughter-in-law, Linnea, who she said is suffering from a disease that went untreated because of a lack of health insurance.
Campaign finance reports show McCain with big edge in cash
Sen. John McCain ended the third quarter with 500 times more cash on hand - $5 million in all - than his closest declared Republican rival, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. "He's clearly on the path to continue raising money in a substantial amount," said Frederic Solop, a Northern Arizona University political science professor.
Mitchell foes visit Washington
WASHINGTON D.C. - Two Republicans vying for the right to face off against Rep. Harry Mitchell are in Washington this week, meeting with party leaders and learning from top political operatives how best to run for Congress.
Out-of-state money flows to AZ delegation
WASHINGTON D.C. - Arizona members of Congress have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars from out of state, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. In the race for campaign cash, the eight-member House delegation raised at least $177,000 from individuals outside of Arizona and pulled in another $383,000 from political action committees during the past three months, th[...]
Campaign reports show incumbents with big fundraising edges
With more than a year left until the midterm election, three Democratic U.S. representatives from Arizona who are considered most likely to face strong GOP challenges have big leads in fundraising. But it's soon to tell whether that means an easy road for Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords and Harry Mitchell, said Frederic Solop, a political science professor and department chair at Nort[...]
Battle begins to bring F-35 fighters to Luke AFB
Taking center stage on an issue that has long been dear to her heart, Gov. Jan Brewer announced a campaign to help make Luke Air Force Base the primary training complex for the military’s F-35 Lightning joint-strike fighter.
Brewer urges EPA to reconsider new regulations
Warning of potentially negative impacts on water delivery and job retention, Gov. Jan Brewer is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consider the consequences of new regulations being proposed... […]
Brewer to Baucus: No more health care mandates
As U.S. Sen. Max Baucus strives to reach a middle ground on changes to the nation’s health care system, Gov. Jan Brewer is urging him not to place an undue... […]
Arpaio blasts feds, vows to continue immigration enforcement
Blaming a conspiracy by his political enemies for the apparent end to his authority to arrest illegal aliens on immigration violations, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio vowed to continue the crime-suppression sweeps that have rounded up nearly 300 illegal immigrants during the past two years.
Former Napolitano chief of staff returns to USDA
Alan Stephens, former chief of staff for Gov. Janet Napolitano, has been tapped by the Obama administration to serve as Arizona state director for rural development at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Napolitano: Changes coming for immigration detention
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced a slate of reforms in the way Immigration and Customs Enforcement deals with the hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrations it detains every year. Napolitano and ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton made the announcement on Oct. 6, outlining the need to tailor the agency's policies to its unique needs.
