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Voting Rights Act ruling may free 2 laws from limbo
Two laws that have spent several years in limbo may have new life, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that freed Arizona from a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
ASU grad students get a taste of the legislative process
Graduate students from the Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business got an inside look at the legislative process this week after several dozen students had the opportunity to role play as lawmakers, lobbyists and reporters during a contentious budget process.
NRCC poll shows Barber and McSally in dead heat
A poll commissioned by the National Republican Congressional Committee shows potential GOP challenger Martha McSally in a dead heat with Democratic Congressman Ron Barber.
Brewer spokesman Benson leaving Ninth Floor
After two and a half eventful years on the Ninth Floor, communications director Matthew Benson is leaving Gov. Jan Brewer’s administration.
Clean Elections Commission set to interview four executive director finalists
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission has selected four finalists for its vacant executive director position and will likely conduct interviews later this month.
National conservative group jumps into Arizona solar debate
A conservative political action group representing the interests of senior citizens that is known most for targeting Democratic campaigns has entered the fight over how Arizona rooftop solar incentives should be restructured.
Kearny senator fights to save home from Shipman Fire
Arizona Sen. Barbara McGuire spent Monday night at the end of a garden hose in defiance of a mandatory evacuation order, fighting back ash and floating embers in an effort to protect her Kearny home, which is located approximately one mile from a 300-acre wildfire.
Ruling barring cops from seizing medical marijuana stands
The Arizona Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case in which lower courts held that police cannot seize medical marijuana from card-carrying patients.
Shooter trial set for September
Arizona state Sen. Don Shooter is due in Yuma Municipal Court on Sept. 24 on charges stemming from his intrusion at a charter school in March, according to court records.
Kwasman exploring congressional bid
After fewer than six months in the Legislature, Republican Rep. Adam Kwasman of Oro Valley announced today he is considering a run for the US House in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in 2014.
Laws on judicial appointments, elections, Medicaid likely facing legal challenges
A law enacted to give the governor more choices in appointing judges is expected to join Medicaid expansion and an elections package as 2013 legislation that will wind up in court.
Lawmaker resignations down in 2013, but likely to pick up soon
One marked difference in 2013 was the lack of legislative mid-session resignations, particularly following lawmaker scandals.
