Sign In
Free Newsletter
Stanton files committee to challenge Reagan in 2018
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton filed paperwork to challenge Secretary of State Michele Reagan in 2018, an early decision spurred by the need to transfer money from his mayoral campaign committee before a new law bars him from doing so.
If Prop. 205 passes, Arizona would get a department of marijuana
If voters approve a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, a new state agency will be created to regulate the substance.
State agency shames workers by publicizing workplace arrests
Gary Phillips’ case was one of several involving publicized arrests of DES employees, including one in which the agency may have unlawfully disclosed the name of an employee who was a food stamp recipient.
House, Senate to undergo security renovations in response to global attacks
As his parting gift to the “People’s House” Arizona House Speaker David Gowan is installing metal detectors, gun lockers and is overhauling the House lobby, to the tune of at least $290,000.
Ducey suspends firings at Department of Economic Security
Gov. Doug Ducey has suspended the head of the Department of Economic Security's ability to terminate agency employees and installed a personnel monitor in the wake of a large number of dismissals.
Lawmaker will get probation for unlawful use of food stamps
Rep. Ceci Velasquez, D-Phoenix, pled guilty to a misdemeanor count of unlawfully using food stamps.
APS parent company launches $1M campaign to support Corp Comm Republicans
The parent company of the state’s largest electric utility entered the Arizona Corporation Commission race, funding an outside group to support three Republican candidates for the regulatory body.
State Supreme Court weighs changes while preparing for 2 more justices
The change coming to the Arizona Supreme Court might be more than just a couple of new faces.
Faltering Trump gives Dems hopes that Clinton could win here
Even without a visit from the candidate herself, which would be a portentous sign for Democrats, Hillary Clinton looks to be in a favorable position in Arizona.
Brewer defends Trump’s comments on challenging election results
Donald Trump’s chief Arizona surrogate is defending his comments that he won’t commit to abiding by the results of the election.
Democratic legislative candidate disputes evidence he lives outside his district
In campaign ads and on social media, Democrat Michael Muscato and his family portray a life at home just north of Phoenix, more than 15 miles outside the boundaries of the district Muscato is running to represent as a state senator.
Trump allies defend allegations of ‘rigged’ election – but say it won’t happen here
Top allies of Donald Trump in Arizona said they don’t believe the 2016 presidential election will be rigged, but defended the GOP nominee over a slew of remarks that have drawn condemnation from Republicans across the country, including some supporters.
