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Groups, lawmakers push for multiple issues in special session
Gov. Jan Brewer and legislative leaders have agreed to limit the special session to fixing ballot language aimed at preserving the right to vote by secret ballot in union elections. But that hasn't stopped lawmakers and groups from pushing for other issues to be included in the special session.
Special session might follow ruling on Prop. 108
Arizona lawmakers are considering another special session now that the state Supreme Court has ruled that a legislative referral must be removed from the ballot because it violates the single-subject rule in the state Constitution.
Republican Morris drops out of House D-11 race
Legislative District 11 Republican candidate Dusti Morris dropped out of the race Aug. 4.
Federal Medicaid help for AZ clears hurdle
A dark cloud hanging over Arizona's budget appears to be disipating after a spending package including billions in federal Medicaid assistance cleared a major hurdle in the U.S. Senate.
Goddard slams Brewer for cuts after prison break
In the wake of three convicted murderers' escape from a private prison in northern Arizona, Attorney General Terry Goddard slammed Gov. Jan Brewer for cutting the Department of Corrections' budget.
Legendary cattleman Aja trains future industry leader
The lion's share of the inside information gained from Bas Aja's 22 sessions lobbying at the Arizona Legislature is contained inside a large file cabinet at the Arizona Cattlemen's Association office. About five years ago, the longtime cattle industry lobbyist knew the time was coming to share the keys to this treasure trove with a younger, future industry leader.
Yee takes oath as newest House member
Republican Kimberly Yee, a well known policy advisor, took her oath as the Legislature's newest member on Aug. 4. The Maricopa Board of Supervisors appointed Yee to the House two days before as a replacement to Doug Quelland, who was removed from office for violating campaign-finance laws.
Driggs nails Davis over homestead tax break
Senate candidate Rich Davis applied for a homestead tax deduction on a property in Washington D.C. that he no longer uses as a primary residence, and one of his opponents has pounced on the mistake.
Immigration defense fund nears $1.8M
The legal defense fund created for the state's federal court battles over S1070 has pulled in nearly $1.8 million in contributions, according to the Governor's Office.
AZ Supreme Court refuses to hear Thomas’ appeals
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will not get a day before the Arizona Supreme Court.
Guv staffer McNeil ready for Afghanistan deployment
Brian McNeil, one of Gov. Jan Brewer’s top staffers, appears to be on his way to a third overseas deployment with the U.S. Army Reserve.
Moderate candidates among those endorsed by Brewer
Most of Gov. Jan Brewer's recent primary endorsements have been for out-of-state candidates, but now Brewer is officially weighing in on some of the state's most contested GOP battles. Several of the candidates Brewer is pushing for in contested primaries are percieved to be the moderates in their races.
