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Downing, back as an independent, seeks to oust Aboud
The prevailing view is that Sen. Paula Aboud, an outspoken legislator from north-central Tucson, will keep her Senate seat this November.
Energized GOP in District 25 poses threat to Alvarez
The primary election turnout paints a worrisome picture for Sen. Manny Alvarez, one of several Democrats seeking re-election to the Legislature this year. The challenge Alvarez faces perhaps best illustrates what he and many other Democratic candidates statewide face: How to fend off Republican opponents in a year when the GOP base is energized and an anti-incumbent sentiment is supposedly prevale[...]
Architect of SB1070 insists immigration law will survive appeals
If the pen is mightier than the sword, then Kris Kobach has been cutting a wide swath around the nation.
Name ID, party domination spur uncontested races
While most politicians have to battle their way to the Capitol, a small group of House and Senate candidates only need one vote each to win this November.
Green Party files suit over alleged sham candidates
The Arizona Green Party is asking a federal judge for an injunction that would keep a slate of alleged Trojan horse candidates off the ballot in November. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 7 in U.S. District Court by a Democratic-tied firm names 11 Green Party candidates who were also the subject a complaint filed by the Arizona Democratic Party the prior week.
Mold-specific regulations non-existent
From the state level all the way down to the municipal level, regulations dealing specifically with mold simply don’t exist.
Mold’s Hidden Story
There are no regulations for mold in Arizona, and Gila County, like most counties across the state, lacks policies to guard homeowners against mold contamination. Most cities in Arizona also have no ordinances regarding mold.
Book Review: Meet the real Joe Black, an Arizona icon
A superstar with the old Brooklyn Dodgers, Joe Black pitched his way into the hearts of fans, kids he taught in school back East, and friends, colleagues and average folks he met in Arizona.
House contests in 5 districts rate a close look
Swing districts will play prominently in a handful of House races this year. And in most, Democrats will be on defense while Republicans will be trying to regain seats they traditionally held and lost in recent years.
4 Senate seats in play heading into general election
Lopsided voter registration figures in many of Arizona’s legislative districts will weigh heavily against Senate candidates in the general election, but Republicans and Democrats are expecting a more level playing field in at least four Senate races.
Trojan Horses: Dems say ‘sham’ Green candidates could siphon votes in key races
A slate of Green Party write-in candidates, whom the Arizona Democratic Party accuses of being Republican plants, could siphon off Democratic votes and resources in some of the state’s most competitive legislative races.
Debate analysis: Goddard grumbles, Brewer stumbles
Terry Goddard isn’t going to get the additional debates he had asked for, and despite several miscues by Gov. Jan Brewer, his one and only showdown with her might not give him the boost he needs to make the race competitive.
