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Begay announces run for 1st Congressional District seat
Democrat-turned-Republican state Sen. Carlyle W. Begay has announced he is entering a crowded field for the GOP nomination for the open seat in Arizona's 1st Congressional District.
Ducey will support Trump if he’s GOP nominee
As pressure ramps up nationally on Republicans to unify against Donald Trump’s bid for the GOP presidential nomination, Gov. Doug Ducey declined to join that camp and said he’ll support whichever candidate wins his party’s nomination.
Union files initiative to cap hospital executives’ pay
The health care arm of the Service Employees International Union wants to ask Arizona voters to cap “exorbitant” salaries for executives at area hospitals.
Chabin, Mundell announce run for Corporation Commission
Democrats Tom Chabin and Bill Mundell kicked off their bids for seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission Thursday.
Rep. Salmon announces retirement, backs Biggs as replacement
Conservative Arizona Rep. Matt Salmon says he will not seek re-election this November, saying he wants to spend more time with his family. He is endorsing Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs as his replacement.
House gives preliminary approval to ‘Small Business Job Creation Act’
The state House is asking Arizona voters to lower property taxes -- but not for themselves. In fact, HCR 2031, given preliminary approval on Wednesday, actually could mean higher taxes for homeowners.
Arizona voters may get say on new minimum wage in November
The nationwide “Fight for 15” movement, which seeks to dramatically increase the minimum wage, may be coming to Arizona this November.
In anti-establishment year, endorsements a ‘complicated science’
Political experts put the value of an endorsement somewhere between “inconsequential” and “good for growing email lists and gathering volunteers.”
Independents seek voice in Arizona presidential primary
A group of political independents is making a last-ditch effort to give them a voice in Arizona's presidential preference primary.
Driggs opts not to seek re-election; Brophy McGee to run for his seat
Sen. Adam Driggs won’t seek re-election this fall. The Phoenix Republican and son of former Phoenix mayor John Driggs announced his decision not to seek a sixth term in the Legislature in a press release Tuesday afternoon.
Legal challenges a near-certainty for ‘dark money’ initiative
There’s no certainty a proposed initiative to eliminate “dark money” will make the ballot or whether voters will approve it, but if either happens, it will face litigation.
Arizona’s voter registration dips in last quarter of 2015
The number of people registered to vote in Arizona declined by 1 percent during the last three months of 2015.
