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Retiring Shultz plans to stay involved
After 32 years as a titan of the Capitol, Arizona Public Service announced the retirement of longtime lobbyist Martin Shultz.
Culture war brewing over ethnic studies in Tucson schools
The décor of Curtis Acosta’s classroom and some of the core principles that he is teaching in his Latino Literature class at Tucson High Magnet School represent the impact points in the upcoming clash between state education officials and the Tucson Unified School District over the curriculum used in the district’s Mexican-American Studies program.
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Moody’s analyst: Arizona at risk of slipping back into recession
Arizona is at risk of falling back into recession, according to a senior analyst from Moody's. The state is showing declines in consumer spending, said Chris Lafakis, an economist with the international financial research firm. But local economists disagreed with the assessment.
Medical marijuana initiative heads toward passage
Ten days after the general election, Arizona's medical marijuana ballot measure appears to be headed toward passage as Maricopa County election officials race to finish counting early and provisional ballots.
Just before 6 p.m. Friday, the Secretary of State's Office reported the measure was leading by more than 4,000 votes. It was the first time the measure had more yes votes than no v[...]
House adds 2 committees; Harper gets Ways & Means
House Speaker Kirk Adams issued committee assignments Nov. 12, making Rep. Jerry Weiers chair of the powerful House Rules Committee.
Pearce: No birthright-citizenship deals made in exchange for presidency
Before Russell Pearce was elected to become the next Senate president, he told colleagues that he would allow other lawmakers to sponsor a measure to end birthright citizenship while he would focus on the economy and the state budget.
Reza sues Arpaio, claims false arrest
The leader of a Latino advocacy group has sued the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on allegations that deputies illegally arrested him while he stood watching a protest in the days immediately following a judge's ruling on SB1070.
Pearce appoints himself Rules chair, creates new committees
Incoming Senate President Russell Pearce will concurrently chair the powerful Senate Rules Committee, one of the most sought after chairmanship positions in the chamber. He also named the rest of the committee chairs for the Senate.
Gould appointed Judiciary Chair
Sen. Ron Gould, a conservative Republican from Lake Havasu City, said he would be chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Maricopa County won’t finish ballot counting until next week
The fate of three close statewide propositions may not be known until next week as Maricopa County elections officials need more time to process early and provisional ballots.
First Things First considers loan offer to ease state’s fiscal crisis
As soon as First Things First survived the Legislature’s bid to dismantle the agency and take its money, the program had a surprising message for its would-be executioners: We’re willing to help.
Montenegro named as Speaker Pro-Tem
Rep. Steve Montenegro, a Litchfield Park Republican, was named as the next Speaker Pro Tempore on Nov. 10.
