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Former House staff member pleads not guilty to wire fraud charges
A former House staff member accused of stealing from former Speaker Jim Weiers’ campaign funds pleaded not guilty today in U.S. District Court.
Lewis proposes ‘real time’ gift reporting for lobbyists, lawmakers
Sen. Jerry Lewis, the Mesa Republican who ran on a platform of transparency and lobbying reform during the recall election last year, today unveiled a proposal to tighten the reporting requirements for legislators and lobbyists and make it easier for the public to find out how the two groups interact.
Lewis said the proposal has the backing of Senate President Steve Pierce and Maricopa[...]
Changes approved for Arizona executions meet inmates’ demands
Arizona’s death row inmates will soon face execution with small advantages they had sought during six years of litigation.
FBI says Horne involved in hit-and-run accident at colleague’s apartment
Attorney General Tom Horne drove away after backing into another car in front of a colleague’s apartment, according to records from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and the Phoenix Police Department.
Tom Horne faces civil penalties for campaign finance violations
Attorney General Tom Horne and a top staffer who ran an independent expenditure committee that assisted his 2010 campaign could face more than $1 million in fines after an investigation by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office determined they illegally collaborated, but neither will face any criminal charges.
2 years away, but contenders emerging for governor’s race
The 2012 election isn’t even done yet, but a lot of buzz is being generated around the next governor’s race.
Former Congressman Sam Steiger dies at 83
Sam Steiger, the colorful former Arizona congressman who suffered a debilitating stroke in 2002, has died in Prescott. He was 83.
3 Arizona cases go before U.S. Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court is going to decide Oct. 5 whether to hear a case involving a 2004 Arizona law that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Fee commission concludes agency lost accreditation due to budget cuts
The State Agency Fee Commission met Sept. 26 for its first review of how recent budget cuts and sweeps have affected state agencies.
Judicial Commission accuses Lester Pearce of improper campaigning
The Commission on Judicial Conduct today formally accused former Justice of the Peace Lester Pearce of violating judicial canons by campaigning for his brother, former Senate President Russell Pearce, during the Legislative District 19 recall election in 2011.
Quelland misses deadline for paying state fines, proposes to pay $20k
Former legislator Doug Quelland has failed to pay the thousands of dollars that he owes the state for violating campaign finance laws.
Brewer chief of staff Klein eyes Board of Regents presidency
Eileen Klein, Gov. Jan Brewer’s chief of staff, is eyeing the presidency of the Arizona Board of Regents and may not be staying on the Ninth Floor for long.
Klein confirmed to the Arizona Capitol Times today that she will interview for the ABOR president position.
