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Jul 16, 2010

Goddard thrust into governor’s race after GOP field narrows

Terry Goddard greeted the news of Buz Mills’ exit from the governor’s race with an enthusiastic proclamation. “Game on. Sixteen weeks to change Arizona,” the Democratic attorney general wrote on his Twitter account.

Jul 15, 2010

Quayle raises $1.1M for CD3 campaign

Attorney Ben Quayle, who is seeking the Republican nomination in the 10-way contest in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, has raised a whopping $1.1 million for his campaign.

Jul 15, 2010

First Things First sues state over ballot language

The board of a voter-approved state program for early childhood development has sued lawmakers over the description of a ballot measure that aims to eliminate the program and sweep its money.

Jul 15, 2010

Morris raises $275K in crowded CD3 field

Congressional candidate Paulina Morris has raised about $275,000 in the crowded Republican race for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District.

Jul 15, 2010

Mills snubs Brewer, trades barbs with campaign

Buz Mills didn't end his gubernatorial campaign quietly, lashing out at Gov. Jan Brewer instead of giving her the support she saw from state Treasurer Dean Martin when he bowed out of the race several days earlier.

Jul 15, 2010

Payday lender going after Seel for bounced check

A state representative is being sued in small claims court for failing to repay a payday loan.

Jul 14, 2010

Moak says he’d leave Congress if federal budget remains unbalanced

In this season of campaign promises, businessman Steve Moak pledges to not seek reelection if the federal government's budget remains unbalanced in six years.

Jul 12, 2010

Moak’s campaign cash nearing $1M

Businessman Steve Moak's latest fundraising report confirms he's a top contender in the 10-way Republican contest for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District.

Jul 9, 2010

Allegations of long-simmering political feud mark constable race

One of Rep. Ben Miranda’s political rivals in the three-way Democratic constable race — Constable Jimmie Munoz, Sr. — is leveling allegations that Miranda has no intention of fulfilling the constable post or leaving his law practice. Munoz, who is seeking his third term as constable, said Miranda is trying to “spoil the vote” because of a long-simmering rivalry between the pair.

Jul 9, 2010

Hulburd’s campaign: CD3 candidate raised $750k

While Republicans duke it out for their party's nomination, Jon Hulburd, the Democratic candidate for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, is amassing a huge war chest for the November general election.

Jul 9, 2010

Medicaid money hamstrung by big spending bills

One reason the additional Medicaid money has had such a tough time getting through Congress is that it has been included in spending bills that include extended unemployment benefits and other big-dollar spending items.

Jul 6, 2010

Moak says former vice president tried to talk him out of CD3 race

Steve Moak said former Vice President Dan Quayle tried to talk him out of the race for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District – in which Quayle’s son, Ben, is a candidate – and encouraged him to run for a lower public office.

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