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Ducey aims to ditch legislative immunity
Gov. Doug Ducey has taken the Democrats’ idea of scraping legislative immunity and made it his own in an election year.
Behind the Ballot: Show me the money
It’s campaign season again - surprise - and that means there’s a slew of candidates hitting the pavement for campaign contributions.
David Garcia’s call to reform ICE politically risky in Arizona
David Garcia’s recent calls to overhaul the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency may have been a step too far, and the resistance he has received could be a sign that unapologetic progressivism won’t play well in Arizona this election cycle.
Majority of jurors in bribery trial voted for acquittal
A majority of the jurors in the “Ghost Lobby” trial voted for acquittal for all four defendants, foreperson Taryn Jeffries said in an exclusive interview with the Arizona Capitol Times.
Utility’s parent company spends millions to sway elections
The state's largest electric utility already has set aside close to $11 million to make elections this year come out the way it wants.
Bribery trial ends with deadlocked jury
After just about three and a half days of deliberation, 12 jurors could not reach a unanimous decision in the “Ghost Lobby” trial, and U.S. District Court Judge John Tuchi declared a mistrial.
Arizona lawmaker draws fire for comments on women, religion
An Arizona lawmaker who recently apologized for excessive speeding is now drawing fire for comments about women and religion.
Behind the Ballot: Spread thin
If donors are asked repeatedly to open their wallets for both the candidates and the causes they care most about, will the available dollars be spread too thin?
Prison health care case shaping up for years of litigation
Arizona saw seven governors come and go in the time it took Arnold v. Sarn to resolve, and another case that addresses a forgotten population – prisoners and their health care – began.
Mosley loses police support after boast about speeding 120 mph
Claiming legislative immunity, Rep. Paul Mosley told a La Paz County sheriff’s deputy that he shouldn’t bother citing him for going 40 mph over the speed limit.
LD30: Changing district a political battleground of old vs. new
Legislative District 30 has changed drastically and become divided between old and new approaches to politics since House candidate Bill Brotherton last served in the Legislature.
Interim state Treasurer Eileen Klein still receives ABOR salary
State Treasurer Eileen Klein continues to collect a $250,000 a year salary and benefits from the Arizona Board of Regents, even as she is paid as state treasurer.
