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Ducey’s PAC spreads the love among GOP incumbents
Gov. Doug Ducey used his political action committee to contribute $84,500 to Republican candidates in this year’s primary, writing most of those checks to the GOP’s incumbent lawmakers.
GOP retakes title as largest voting bloc, but Dems see hope in latest numbers
Following the release of the latest voter registration numbers, Republicans quickly bragged that they have taken back the title of largest voting bloc in the state, which they had lost to independents in 2014. But the new numbers also revealed that Democrats are registering more voters than Republicans.
State Supreme Court upholds law aimed at Libertarian candidates
The Arizona Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that its proponents admitted is designed to help elect Republicans by keeping Libertarians from siphoning away votes.
UPDATE: Supervisor fired for opposing ‘abuse of power’ at DES, complaint alleges
A former Department of Economic Security employee has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the agency’s director fired her after she refused to fire half of her staff due to their negative responses on employee surveys.
In profane rant, legislator slams voters who back opponent
Some voters who cast ballots for his opponent are “ignorant, c---sucking idiots,” according to Rep. Sonny Borrelli.
New amnesty program raises question: Why pay state taxes on time?
So would you pay your taxes on time if you could keep the money in the bank, pay it later and not face any penalty at all?
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit over medication abortions
Planned Parenthood Arizona and the state agreed to end a legal challenge in federal court to a law requiring doctors to tell women medication abortions can be reversed, three months after a new law rendered the lawsuit moot.
Corp Comm chairman hopes to ‘up the game’ for renewables
The chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission wants to double the state’s renewable energy standards, which dictate how much energy utilities must generate from renewable sources like wind and solar.
After honoring Boyer as their ‘champion,’ cities say he betrayed them
A group representing municipalities has conferred on Rep. Paul Boyer, R-Phoenix, the tile of “champion” of cities, primarily because he was one of only four Republican lawmakers to vote against a bill that threatens a big portion of cities’ operating budget.
Under new law, fate of initiatives depends on whether circulators show up in court
Hundreds of signature gatherers came to Arizona this year, most hoping to make a quick buck getting voters to agree to raise the minimum wage. For 40 of those circulators, a judge may rule that all their work was in vain.
Governor appoints school superintendent, teacher to state Board of Education
Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday tapped a Tucson school superintendent and a Paradise Valley teacher to serve on the state Board of Education.
State Board of Education president resigns, citing feud with Douglas
The president of the State Board of Education resigned today, saying the Superintendent of Public Instruction is not allowing Department of Education staff to help the board do its job.
