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Political pandemonium in the works in rush to fill vacated congressional seat
The resignation of U.S. Rep. Trent Franks has set off a flurry of political activity as Republicans clamor to gauge if they stand a chance of winning a seat in the staunchly conservative 8th Congressional District.
House Speaker gives tax increase proposal cool reception
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, said an all-or-nothing approach to the future of a sales tax benefitting public schools would present “a high-risk scenario that just is unwise.”
Plan to place education tax increase on ballot could spark battle
A plan by business leaders to ask voters for a 1.5-cent sales tax hike for education at the 2020 ballot could set the stage for a possibly expensive battle with Gov. Doug Ducey and his Koch brothers allies -- assuming Ducey is still in office at that point.
More green card holders seek citizenship with Trump in office
Nervous green card holders are seeking citizenship in greater numbers because of concerns that the Trump Administration’s new immigration policies could send them out of the country.
Franks’ immediate resignation puts monkey wrench into special election
A quirk in state law could force top contenders to replace Trent Franks to choose between a run for Congress and keeping their current jobs in the Legislature.
Trent Franks announces he is resigning immediately after wife is admitted to hospital
Franks said in a written statement his wife became ill Friday and he decided the best thing for his family would be for his resignation to become effective immediately.
Dearth of treatment services, ‘outmoded’ approach plague dually diagnosed patients
Treatment services are severely lacking for people who are diagnosed with mental illness and substance use disorders, and what some criticize as an outdated approach throws up obstacles in times of need.
Congressman Franks resigns
U.S. Rep. Trent Franks announced today he will resign from the House of Representatives after two female staffers said he discussed surrogacy with them.
Ethics complaint against House Democratic leader dismissed
The House Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint today filed against House Minority Leader Rebecca Rios, D-Phoenix, by a freshman colleague for allegedly having a relationship with a former House staffer.
Committee of one: Lawmakers lack interest to meet on state income tax credits
The Joint Legislative Income Tax Credit Review Committee, which was created in 2002 and determines if tax credits are effective, need to be changed, or should be repealed, hasn’t met since 2015.
Teacher shortage hits state’s schools for deaf and blind too
The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind have continually struggled to recruit and retain teachers who know their subject matter and are certified to teach students who are blind or deaf.
Attorneys argue to judge whether voucher law goes on ballot
Foes of universal school vouchers told a judge Friday she cannot consider a challenge brought by those who want to keep voters from getting the last word on the plan.
