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Minimum wage measure faces new obstacle
A bid to get a public vote to hike the state’s minimum wage is now facing a new hurdle.
Grand jury subpoenaed APS’ parent company
Arizona Public Service’s parent company received two grand jury subpoenas in June, according to a quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2.
Pro-Ward super PAC plans seven-figure ad campaign
A super PAC supporting Kelli Ward plans to spend about $1.2 million during the last two weeks of the primary election season to aid her quest to unseat U.S. Sen. John McCain.
Supreme Court candidates offer varied backgrounds
The people vying for two new slots on the Arizona Supreme Court aren’t just stars in the legal profession.
Television powers campaign momentum
When Christine Jones jumped into the Republican primary for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, few voters chose her as their first pick to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon.
Gowan drops out of CD1
House Speaker David Gowan is dropping out of Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, his longtime advisor, Constantin Querard, confirmed today.
Bisbee plastic bags dispute could test state’s power over cities
A Republican state senator wants Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate -- and slap down -- the city of Bisbee for what she claims is the decision to ignore a state law prohibiting local laws on plastic bags.
Corp Comm candidates doubt human role in climate change
Four of the five Republican candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission said Monday night they’re not convinced that human activity contributes to climate change.
Jones dominates CD5 race, but Club for Growth comes to Biggs’ aid
Christine Jones’ monopoly on the television ad war in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District has propelled her into frontrunner status, but as early ballots landed in voters’ mailboxes, a new voice hit the airwaves to challenge her.
Will Arizona be the next domino to fall in election law challenges?
As state laws aimed at preventing voter fraud topple like dominoes through the federal court system, national and local Democrats are taking aim at Arizona.
State asks court to ban ‘ballot harvesting’ even with no evidence of fraud
Conceding there’s no evidence of fraud, an attorney for the state asked a federal judge Wednesday to allow enforcement of a new law making “ballot harvesting” a felony.
Ballot harvesting ban won’t be enforced this year
Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell today said elections officials and poll workers will not be enforcing the “ballot harvesting ban” lawmakers approved this year.
