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New norm: Governing by social media
Politicians are laying a new foundation in media relations and operating as if the Fourth Estate no longer exists.
Ducey flexes veto power to bring uncooperative Republicans in line on budget
Gov. Doug Ducey is putting a moratorium on all bills for the remainder of the legislative session until lawmakers send a budget to his desk.
No show senator, holdouts bog down budget
The House has adjourned until June 10 and the Senate plans to pass a budget alone on Thursday as Republican holdouts – including one who refused to show up to the Capitol – thwarted GOP leaders’ plans to push a massive tax cut and $12.8 billion budget through the House and Senate.
Bad handwriting could lead to criminal probe
A change in your signature could lead to a criminal probe.
Panels advance budget bills, GOP holdouts seek compromise
Budget bills cleared their first hurdle Tuesday after a day of arm-twisting and political maneuvering, but problems getting it passed persist.
GOP lawmakers seek to nullify Hobbs in election litigation
Republican lawmakers took the first steps Tuesday to strip Secretary of State Katie Hobbs of some of her powers.
Referendum in the works to veto proposed flat tax
Education groups are prepared to go to the ballot if the Gov. Doug Ducey-backed flat tax gets legislative approval with the budget this year.
Passing $12.8B budget means appeasing several Republicans
GOP leaders in the House and Senate introduced a $12.8 billion spending plan Monday afternoon with high hopes of passing it by Wednesday — but finding the votes to pass it will prove difficult.
County starts process for lawsuit against Senate
Maricopa County is taking the first steps to what could be a lawsuit against the Senate.
Stephen Richer prefers boring, takes on Trump
There’s a lot of unintentional irony surrounding Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
Ducey aides defend $1.5B cut in tax collections
Top aides to Gov. Doug Ducey are defending the $1.5 billion cut in tax collections and bailout of the most wealthy as "modest and responsible.''
Fann threatens Maricopa County with more subpoenas
Senate President Karen Fann said lawmakers may have to take new steps -- including new subpoenas and possibly going back to court -- to get information that Maricopa County election officials are refusing to provide about their ballots and equipment.
