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Capitol Insiders

Jul 2, 2010

Williams faces Clean Elections complaint from Kotterman supporter

Democrat Jason Williams is facing a complaint alleging that his campaign for state schools chief has committed a number of Clean Elections violations.

Jul 1, 2010

Police board warns against profiling in S1070 enforcement

Training material unveiled July 1 by the state board charged with guiding police on the enforcement of Arizona’s new immigration law gave a clear message to officers: You are being watched, and certain groups want to see you apply the law with bias.

Jul 1, 2010

Big money flowing for many privately funded candidates

Traditionally funded candidates may not all have the financial wherewithal of businessman Buz Mills, but the latest reports showed they’re in a position to far outspend their Clean Elections foes, thanks in large part to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to block matching funds this election cycle.

Jun 29, 2010

Prop. 13 movement fails to get on ballot

The movement to put into effect a California-style cap on property tax increases has failed to qualify for the Arizona ballot.

Jun 29, 2010

Brewer creates AZ Commerce Authority – but no authority yet

The Arizona Commerce Authority is officially on the job, though it currently exists in name only.

Jun 29, 2010

Ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush endorses Huppenthal

Sen. John Huppenthal, a Chandler Republican who is running for superintendent of public instruction, has picked up the endorsement of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose education policies were credited for improving the performance of that state's students.

Jun 28, 2010

Ariz. Supreme Court: Huppenthal stays on ballot

Sen. John Huppenthal, a Republican who is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction, survived another court challenge and will stay on the ballot.

Jun 25, 2010

District 7 GOP candidates hold similar conservative philosophies

Republican House and Senate candidates in District 7 struggled to distinguish their views from one another during a two-hour Clean Elections debate on June 24.

Jun 25, 2010

Brewer will meet Monday with feds on border security

Gov. Jan Brewer is still waiting for the White House to provide some of details on her big border security meeting Monday with federal officials, but said it would include representatives from a handful of federal agencies.

Jun 25, 2010

Law firm appeals to remove Huppenthal from ballot

A law firm associated with the Arizona Democratic Party is appealing a court ruling that threw out a complaint seeking to remove Sen. John Huppenthal from the ballot for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Jun 25, 2010

Lesher takes over as Goddard campaign manager

Attorney General Terry Goddard tapped Jan Lesher to head his gubernatorial campaign, filling a slot that campaign manager Rodd McLeod will vacate at the end of the month.

Jun 25, 2010

Vicious AG primary has Republicans fearing ’98 repeat

The vicious primary between Tom Horne and Andrew Thomas is bringing back bad memories of 1998 and Janet Napolitano for many Republicans.

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